Featuring a virtual Q&A with director Bernadette Weigenstein. Q&A moderated by Nancy Schiesari, filmmaker and Professor, University of Texas’ Radio-Television-Film program.

In 2008, Maestra Marin Alsop became the first woman in history to lead a major orchestra. Her inspiring journey from child violinist to sought-after conductor–passionate about opening the door behind her for other underrepresented voices in classical music– is chronicled in this beautiful film. THE CONDUCTOR captures Alsop’s incredible musical powers through great orchestral performances, and offers great insight into the dedication, artistic drive, mentorship and altruism that guided her through extreme adversity and persistent sexism in her field.

DOC DAYS FESTIVAL PASSES

IMPORTANT NOTE: Tickets for our opening night show of THE VELVET UNDERGROUND on October 14 are SOLD OUT. Any series passes purchased on or after October 11 will include a ticket to the Wednesday, October 20 encore screening of THE VELVET UNDERGROUND, which will feature the pre-recorded Q&A with Todd Haynes and Richard Linklater.

Purchase an AFS Doc Days pass for tickets to all eight Doc Days screenings, taking place Thursday, October 14 – Sunday, October 17th, and receive 15% off the full ticket purchase price.

AFS Members receive additional discounts on passes and individual tickets. The Doc Days pass includes 1 ticket to each premiere Doc Days film screening.

Note that the pass cannot be used towards the purchase of tickets to encore screenings of the Doc Days programs.