WDCB Encore Film Series: Bird

Director Clint Eastwood, a noted jazz aficionado, directs this heartfelt study of pioneering bop saxophonist Charlie Parker (Forest Whitaker). Moving forward and backward through Parker’s brief life before his death of a heroin overdose at age 34, the film foregrounds the saxophonist’s difficult relationship with his wife, Chan Parker (Diane Venora), but also features lengthy scenes of Parker improvising on stage, lit with the neon and cigarette smoke of vintage jazz clubs.

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FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The film will be shown at the College of DuPage, in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2000 (in the Jack H. Turner Conference Center – located on the north side of the SRC). Use parking lot FAWELL C, and enter through doors marked SRC1.  The Conference Center is located up the stairs to the right.  There is also an elevator at the entrance.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you need more information, please call (630) 942-4200 during regular business hours.