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.
Tickets can be purchased for $10 each at the door.
*** NOTE: This event is free for current Encore Club donors, as well as current WDCB contributors, as long as you reserve your tickets in advance. At the door, all tickets are $10. To reserve your pair of tickets, please follow the instructions that were mailed and/or emailed to you. If you are unsure of your current WDCB contribution status, give us a call or send an email to membership@wdcb.org.
Phone: (630) 942-4200
2019/07/19 - 2019/07/19
College of DuPage - Jack H. Turner Conference Center
425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137