Exhibit Dates: July 11–14, 2019
Reception: Friday, July 12 from 7-9pm
The 2 Sides Project, Special Edition by Istrico Productions documents the connection of sons and daughters whose fathers were killed on opposite sides of the Vietnam War, through photographs and film. A dozen Gold Star Americans have now met face-to-face with more than 60 Vietnamese sons and daughters, and the story of their first meeting has been featured in an award-winning documentary film, now airing on PBS stations across the U.S and available on PBS online.
Anthony Istrico, of Istrico Productions, and his team are exhibiting still photos and stories from their Vietnam experiences in Del Ray Artisans’ gallery from July 11 – July 14, 2019. Join us for a reception on Friday, July 12 from 7-9pm to meet the photographers.
During this exhibit, there will be two showings of the documentary film (view trailer), followed by Q & A:
- PBS version (56 minutes) on Saturday, July 13 from 7-8:30pm
- Feature-length film (101 minutes) on Sunday, July 14 from 2-4pm
The showings are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Register in advance to reserve your seat. Details and registration is at DelRayArtisans.org/event/2-sides-project/
More info on the project and film can be found at www.2sidesproject.com.
The 2 Sides Project, Special Edition exhibit and documentary film showings are at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: First Thursdays (April-September) 12-9pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, please visit DelRayArtisans.org/event/2-sides-project/ or contact the curators Anthony Istrico (Anthony@Istrico.com) and Nora Kubach (Nora@Istrico.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Come see “The 2 Sides Project, Special Edition” exhibit and documentary film showings at Del Ray Artisans gallery July 11 – July 14, 2019. Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 7-9pm. DelRayArtisans.org/event/2-sides-project/
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“The 2 Sides Project, Special Edition” exhibit and documentary film screenings are at Del Ray Artisans gallery July 11 – July 14, 2019. Sons and daughters of those killed on opposite sides of the Vietnam War have come together for the first time. Experience their connection through still photos and the documentary film. Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 7-9pm. View exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/event/2-sides-project/