KEITH HARING DOC OPENING

"THE UNIVERSE OF KEITH HARING by director Christina Clausen is an intimate portrait of world-renowned artist Keith Haring whose mantra was that "Art is for everyone!" The film is a thorough and intimate exploration of the background and career of one of the most popular and significant artists of the 20th century. The film features interviews and archival footage of Fab 5 Freddy, Jeffrey Deitch, Kim Hastreiter, Grace Jones, Madonna, Yoko Ono, David LaChapelle, Kenny Scharf, Carlo McCormick, Andy Warhol, Ann Magnuson, Tony Shafrazi, and Junior Vasquez, among many others. Audio excerpts from original interviews with Keith Haring, were conducted by Haring's biographer John Gruen (Keith Haring: the Authorized Biography). The film's theme song is by the famed DJ and record producer, Junior Vasquez, with an original soundtrack by Angelo Talocci. The film was edited by Silvia Giulietti."

The film is opening here in New York City this Friday, October 24th, at the Cinema Village Theatre (22 East 12th Street) Please join me at the 7:15 show time where the director , Christina Claussen, will host and "q and a" after. By attending the 7:15 showing, you will gain access into the after party which will be held at the Submerer ( downstairs at The Mercer Hotel, 147 1/2 Mercer Street at Prince) from 9p-12a with music played by grammy award winner Hex Hector.

To purchase tickets, please go to CINEMAVILLAGE. Yuu must click on "showtimes and tickets". Then go to the "showtime" drop down menu and enter Friday October 24th, and you will see it there. Please choose the 7:15 show. If you have any problems, the number to the theatre is 212-924-3363. Please scroll down to view invitation.