Cinequest

The Book of Conrad

About the poet C.A.Conrad, an eccentric Elvis worshiping poet and tarot card reader, who confronts his violent past and the suspicious death of his boyfriend, Earth. The film attempts to unravel the mystery of Earth's death, while Conrad wrestles with his inner demons through a series of unconventional rituals and a tour of the deep South.

Bard of the Village

The legend of Jack Hardy and the Songwriter's Exchange tell the story of Greenwhich Village folk Icon Jack Hardy, and the folk scene that he helped create. Jack's influence and his collective of songwriters produced such notable folks musicians as Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, John Gorka, Christine Lavine, Tracy Chapman and countless others. Jack's story is a fascinating tale of community and commitment to the song.

Growing Up Barnard

Are women’s colleges a dying breed? In the past forty years over 75% of women’s colleges have closed or merged with their male counterparts. What will or should become of them in the next fifty years? Compelled by her family’s four-generation legacy at Barnard College, Daniella Kahane (BC ’05) explores the relevance of women’s colleges today, specifically through understanding the history of Barnard College and the changing role of women during the twentieth century.

Suzanne Vega – Solitude Standing

> Filmed at the Rome Auditorium in July 2003, Suzanne Vega performs some of her greatest hits, alongside other more contemporary songs, at this intimate concert > The concert is interspersed with moving poetry readings which are translated on stage by singer/songwriter Valerio Piccolo > Includes the tracks Tom’s Diner, Luka, Marlene On The Wall and many more > Special features include a candid interview with Piccolo about the singer’s life and career and a photo slideshow

Pavarotti & Friends

The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1