David Filipi from the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio will be in the Pacific Northwest to present rare films from the Baseball Hall of Fame. The programs will come to Seattle on August 2nd, and then Portland on August 3rd. Featuring such players as Hank Aaron and Mickey Mantle, as well as performers such as Bob Hope, the films provide baseball fans a unique opportunity to experience these rare cinematic treasures.  The program is about 120 minutes. Follow the links below for directions and more information for each of the specific venues. Here is a trailer for the 2009 screening at Northwestern University, just copy and paste the link into your browser or search "Rare Films From the Baseball Hall of Fame" in You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POO8yqficNg

Rare Films from the Baseball Hall of Fame

Northwest Film Forum – Seattle

Thursday, August 2 / 7PM

http://nwfilmforum.org/live/page/calendar/2232

Rare Films from the Baseball Hall of Fame

Northwest Film Center – Portland

Friday, August 3 / 7PM

http://www.nwfilm.org/screenings/42/432/#2516