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Screening—The Dragon Painter on 35mm at Overture Center

May 3

Get swept away by the haunting beauty of “The Dragon Painter.” Starring the incredible Sessue Hayakawa, this film tells the tale of Tatsu, a passionate artist who loses himself in his art—literally! Believing his beloved princess has been captured by a dragon, Tatsu’s obsession blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. This is more than just a love story; it’s a piece of cinematic history. Once thought lost, “The Dragon Painter” is a treasure of Asian-American film that you won’t want to miss. Come see for yourself why Sessue Hayakawa was a true star of the silent era!

Organist: Jelani Eddington
Emcee: Joe Thompson
Vaudeville: Beni Daiko Taiko Drumming
Lobby Acts: Doc the Rube and Wayne the Wizard

Both performances will have an ASL interpreter.

Frame from The Dragon Painter

Overture Center

Address:

201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703 United States

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