Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM to 9:10 PM
Fine Arts Theatre, Beverly Hills
Widely regarded as the greatest motion picture ever made, Citizen Kane tops the American Film Institute's list of the 100 Greatest American Films of All Time. Orson Welles' groundbreaking 1941 debut remains a towering achievement in cinema – innovative, daring, and endlessly influential. This unique screening will be hosted by filmmaker Stanley Sheff, who worked closely with Welles as a collaborator, editor, and un-credited co-director on his unsold TV pilot The Orson Welles Show. Sheff will share stories from their professional collaboration and personal friendship, giving audiences a rare first-hand glimpse into the private world of Orson Welles. Conversations about Citizen Kane and its lasting impact Inside stories from the unsold TV pilot The Orson Welles Show Personal memories that reveal Welles' humor, charm, and presence