Somewhat disappointingly, AIGA Detroit is hosting a screening of Helvetica next week at the Art & Architecture building. It’s a very small auditorium and the screen isn’t great. Some time ago, I tried to contact the filmmakers to try to get the film screened at the Michigan Theater, but never heard back from them. A shame, really; the film is really good and deserves a better venue.

Oh well, it’s still an interesting documentary and if you want to see it, I suggest showing up early!

Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Art + Architecture Auditorium, room 2104
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $5 donation at the door

Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which celebrates its 50th birthday this year) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces and the type that inhabits them. Included are discussions with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Art + Architecture Auditorium, room 2104
Art + Architecture Building, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd

Co-sponsored by the UM School of Art & Design, UM AIGA student group, and UMMA.

via: Matt Hampel -thanks for the link!