Chicago Screening of 'Paint Me a Road Out of Here' Documentary on Faith Ringgold's Rikers Island Mural
A free Chicago premiere of the award-winning documentary 'Paint Me a Road Out of Here' will be held on March 25, co-hosted by Colossal, Intuit Art Museum, and DePaul University's Women's and Gender Studies Department. Directed by Catherine Gund for Aubin Pictures, the film features artists Faith Ringgold and Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter. It traces the 50-year journey of Ringgold's masterpiece 'For the Women's House' from Rikers Island jail to the Brooklyn Museum, uncovering its whitewashed history. Following the screening, a conversation will take place between film participant Leah Faria and Colossal editorial director Grace Ebert. Seating is limited for this event, which requires RSVP. The documentary's trailer is available on YouTube, and Colossal has published coverage of the film. The screening represents a collaborative effort to highlight significant art historical narratives through documentary filmmaking.
Key facts
- The Chicago premiere of 'Paint Me a Road Out of Here' is scheduled for March 25.
- The documentary is directed by Catherine Gund and produced by Aubin Pictures.
- Artists Faith Ringgold and Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter are featured in the film.
- The film explores the history of Ringgold's 'For the Women's House' from Rikers Island to the Brooklyn Museum.
- Co-hosts include Colossal, Intuit Art Museum, and DePaul University's Women's and Gender Studies Department.
- A post-screening conversation will feature Leah Faria and Grace Ebert.
- The event is free but requires RSVP due to limited seating.
- The documentary has won awards and a trailer is available on YouTube.
Entities
Artists
- Faith Ringgold
- Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter
- Catherine Gund
- Leah Faria
- Grace Ebert
Institutions
- Colossal
- Intuit Art Museum
- DePaul University
- Women's and Gender Studies Department
- Aubin Pictures
- Brooklyn Museum
Locations
- Chicago
- United States
- Rikers Island
- New York