Porgy and Bess

Repertory

In a 1912 fishing town in South Carolina, a woman with a troubled past seeks redemption in the arms of a kind-hearted outcast, but their love is tested by societal judgment and the return of her dangerous former lover.

Note: This screening of Porgy and Bess is presented in its original quality from a rare, out-of-print DVD release. The film has been largely unavailable in theaters or on home video for decades and is described by film historian Foster Hirsch as the “Holy Grail of unavailable films.” Though not formally preserved, this presentation offers a rare opportunity to experience a piece of lost cinema history.