Checkerboard Film Foundation Movies

A collection of movies produced by Checkerboard Film Foundation where we put together films that have two or even more than three parts, this could almost be called a series, but since it is an all night film and each film has a complete story, it is definitely not a series. When a film hits theaters, they usually don't know exactly what kind of story it will receive. Viewer opinions are often unpredictable, but they have tremendous power. Some stories are designed to continue, while others get new chapters as people respond positively. With a successful film, we can almost guarantee that we will get more scenes to please the audience. On the other hand, a lot of new things hit theaters in a year. How do you know a newer part of one of your favorites is available? This collection was created by including films produced by Checkerboard Film Foundation. All the important movies here, whether it's two or twenty, if you liked the first part of a story, it's time to check out the newest one too!

In Search of Clarity: The Architecture of Gwathmey Siegel (1995)

In Search of Clarity: The Architecture of Gwathmey Siegel (1995)
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Charles Gwathmey has held steadfast to the spirit of modernism in his architecture from the day he successfully built his parents' home in 1967 based...

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Horst (1988)

Horst (1988)
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We enter the life of Horst, and see the world of fashion photography evolve from the 1930s to the 1980s through his work and stories.

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Jeff Koons: The Whitney Retrospective (2014)

Jeff Koons: The Whitney Retrospective (2014)
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The Whitney Museum of American Art presented the landmark exhibition Jeff Koons: A Retrospective from June 27 to October 19, 2014. It was the...

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On The Wings of Brancusi (2018)

On The Wings of Brancusi (2018)
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Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957), the most important sculptor of the first half of the 20th century, has been a fascinating and enduring influence on...

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro: Reimagining Lincoln Center and the High Line (2013)

Diller Scofidio + Renfro: Reimagining Lincoln Center and the High Line (2013)
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Diller Scofidio + Renfro has long been at the forefront of design with provocative exhibitions that blurred the boundaries between art and...

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James Salter: A Sport and a Pastime (2011)

James Salter: A Sport and a Pastime (2011)
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This 54-minute documentary traces the writer James Salter's lifelong love affair with France, unforgettably expressed in his 1967 masterpiece, A...

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Jean Nouvel: Guthrie Theater (2008)

Jean Nouvel: Guthrie Theater (2008)
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French architect Jean Nouvel has long been known in Europe for his bold, shimmering glass museums, concert halls, and high-rise towers. Now the...

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Steven Holl: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Bloch Building (2008)

Steven Holl: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Bloch Building (2008)
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In this enlightening visit, Holl takes us through the galleries where contemporary art is displayed beneath curving vaults admitting daylight, a tour...

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Inventing Cornell Tech: The Vision (2015)

Inventing Cornell Tech: The Vision (2015)
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Ground has been broken on Roosevelt Island for New York City's newest academic campus - the sustainable, high tech home of Cornell Tech, a radical...

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Ray Kappe: California Modern Master - Forty Years of Modular Evolution (2009)

Ray Kappe: California Modern Master - Forty Years of Modular Evolution (2009)
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Explorations in 21st Century American Architecture Series: Ray Kappe has long been a cult figure in the architectural scene in and around Los...

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Peter Eisenman: University of Phoenix Stadium for the Arizona Cardinals (1969)

Peter Eisenman: University of Phoenix Stadium for the Arizona Cardinals (1969)
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Seminal theoretician and influential architect, Peter Eisenman is also an irrepressible sports fanatic. In this revealing look into his design for an...

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Rudy Burckhardt: Man in the Woods (2003)

Rudy Burckhardt: Man in the Woods (2003)
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A detailed look at a remarkable artist who died in 1999 at age 85. Aspects of Burckhardt's work in photography, film, and painting are examined in...

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John Richardson: The Art of Picasso 1927 - 1973 (1969)

John Richardson: The Art of Picasso 1927 - 1973 (1969)
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We are in the midst of production on a one-hour film on seminal art historian John Richardson, and his work on the fourth and final volume of his...

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Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest (1969)

Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest (1969)
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The film traces Ethiopian abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s preparations for her 20 year career retrospective, leading up to the installation and...

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Thom Mayne: U.S. Federal Office Building, San Francisco (1969)

Thom Mayne: U.S. Federal Office Building, San Francisco (1969)
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The Pritzker-prize winning architect Thom Mayne has been identified with muscular, bold, steel-and-glass design since the founding of his firm,...

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James Rosenquist Up Close (2019)

James Rosenquist Up Close (2019)
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James Rosenquist was one of the leading figures in the pivotal Pop Art movement. The film follows the trajectory of the artist's career from his...

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Studio Gang Architects: Aqua Tower (1969)

Studio Gang Architects: Aqua Tower (1969)
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The film not only examines the thinking behind Aqua which makes the building's presence against the skyline so striking, but takes visitors to the...

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KieranTimberlake: Loblolly House & Cellophane House (1969)

KieranTimberlake: Loblolly House & Cellophane House (1969)
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KieranTimberlake, an architectural firm based in Philadelphia, is a recognized leader of the "green" architecture movement in the U.S.As this film...

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