The Hackman Connection

July 11–Sept. 17

Gene Hackman (1930–2025) was a Hollywood everyman who brought to life all manner of characters: a relentless cop, a ruthless politician, a sadistic sheriff, an encouraging coach, an eccentric patriarch. Rarely undertaking the kind of full body transformations that awards pundits frequently acclaim, Hackman instead slipped into these varied roles through subtle gradations of his face and voice, blessing the silver screen with a wide range of multifaceted characters over the course of his 40-year career. Along the way, he amassed wide acclaim, receiving five Academy Award® nominations and two wins, for THE FRENCH CONNECTION and UNFORGIVEN. This series celebrates Hackman’s impressive career with screenings of films that feature his most volcanic yet endearing performances, the kind that only an atypical Hollywood movie star like he could embody.