[Wsuug] AIGA Presents: Helvetica

[Erin Walsh]

AIGA is showing a documentary film "... typography, graphic design  
and global visual culture."  Thought some of you may be interested.

Thanks,
Erin

> From: "AIGA Hampton Roads" <communications at aigahamptonroads.org>
> Subject: AIGA Presents: Helvetica
> Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:21:38 -0500
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> AIGA October Event:
> 10/18/2007
>
> Presenting, for the first time in Virginia, a one-time showing of  
> Helvetica: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit
> Link: http://www.helveticafilm.com/blog/2007/09/18/helvetica-the-1- 
> independent-film-in-the-country
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> About the Film
>
> Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography,  
> graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the  
> proliferation of one typeface (which will celebrate its 50th  
> birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way  
> type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces  
> in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid  
> discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative  
> process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.
>
> Helvetica encompasses the worlds of design, advertising,  
> psychology, and communication, and invites us to take a second look  
> at the thousands of words we see every day.
>
> Interviewees in Helvetica include some of the most illustrious and  
> innovative names in the design world, including Erik Spiekermann,  
> Matthew Carter, Massimo Vignelli, Wim Crouwel, Hermann Zapf,  
> Neville Brody, Stefan Sagmeister, Michael Bierut, David Carson,  
> Paula Scher, Jonathan Hoefler, Tobias Frere-Jones, Experimental  
> Jetset, Michael C. Place, Norm, Alfred Hoffmann, Mike Parker, Bruno  
> Steinert, Otmar Hoefer, Leslie Savan, Rick Poynor, Lars Mller, and  
> many more.
>
> For more information on the Helvetica documentary, go to   
> helveticafilm.com ( http://e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452896/ 
> goto:http://www.helveticafilm.com ).
>
> What:
> AIGA October Event
> Helvetica: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit
>
> When:
> Thursday, October 18, 2007
> 8:15 p.m.
>
> Where:
> Naro Expanded Cinema
> 1507 Colley Ave
> Norfolk, VA 23517
>
> Cost:
> $10 - Single Ticket
> $36 - Group of Four (Online Only - Ends 10/16)
> - Prices apply to Members, Non-Members, Guests and Students.
> - Naro Ticket Books will not be valid for the show.
>
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> To guarantee a seat, tickets may be purchased in advance through  
> the AIGA Hampton Roads - Eventbrite Online Payment ( http:// 
> e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452894/goto:http:// 
> www.eventbrite.com/event/75576050 ) system by October 16, 2007.
>  ( http://e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452894/goto:http:// 
> www.eventbrite.com/event/75576050 )
>
> Tickets will also be sold at the door.
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> Also... We'll be hanging out at San Antonio Sam's from 6:30 until  
> the movie starts.  If you're looking for an excuse to hang out and  
> to otherwise get your font on, come to San Antonio Sam's before the  
> screening.
>