Mondavi Center Presents
                    Stop Making Sense: 
A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads            
            Live Event Hosted by Jerry Harrison
 
                Join Talking Heads guitarist and keyboardist Jerry Harrison for a 40th-anniversary screening celebrating the re-release of one of the most iconic concert films ever made.
This newly restored 4K version of the 1984 film was directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Jonathan Demme and features band members David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth. The live performance was filmed at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater and showcases Talking Heads’ most unforgettable songs. Harrison will provide introductory remarks, share insights after the screening, and engage in a Q&A session with the audience.
Run time is approximately 2hrs
Sponsored by
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                                                                                              The Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund
- 
                                                                                              SacTown Magazine
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