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Seeking Mavis Beacon
IFC Center
Monday, Sep 9, 2024 12:25 PM
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Admission General Admission - $18.00
Admission Senior - $15.00
Admission Child - $15.00

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Friday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m.: Q&A with creators Jazmin Renee Jones and Olivia McKayla Ross moderated by Peyton Dix

Saturday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m.: Q&A with creators Jazmin Renee Jones and Olivia McKayla Ross

Please note that there are additional showtimes of SEEKING MAVIS BEACON that screen with open captions (on-screen display of dialogue and sounds). For those showtimes, click here.

The most recognizable woman in technology lives in our collective imagination. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the software’s Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY detectives search for the model while posing questions about identity and artificial intelligence.

“Affecting and haunting…Jones’ feat comes from making what matters to her, matter for everyone watching.” – Variety

Official Selection: Sundance Film Festival




Film Details
Country:USA
Format:DCP
Running Time:102
Director:Jazmin Jones
Accessibility:Assistive Listening
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