Friday, August 8, 2008

Get Lost at MFA this weekend


A little seen film on the life of jazz legend Chet Baker, Let's Get Lost, plays at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston this weekend, Friday and Sunday at 7 pm. The Bruce Webber directed documentary was being filmed even as Baker came to a mysterious end; his death has never been conclusively ruled accidental or suicide. To my knowledge this film has only played theatrically in Houston once and should not be missed by jazz fans. There's plenty to recommend for those who've never heard of Baker too - his life was literally an Olympian rise to fame and a descent into heroin hell.
On Saturday night the MFA hosts the regional premiere of August Evening, starting at 7. A Q&A with director Chris Eska, actor Pedro Castaneda, production designer Elysia Van Deusen, and producers Connie Hill and Jason Wehling follows along with a reception.


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