Lee Grant Centennial

November 1–25

Most movie lovers know Lee Grant as a brilliant actor with a distinguished career, which includes four Oscar® nominations, from her 1952 nod for DETECTIVE STORY to her win for SHAMPOO in 1976. Fewer actually know Grant for her work as a director, a path she initially pursued by enrolling in the inaugural class of AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women. Behind the camera, Grant quickly turned to making documentary films, bringing to the screen real American stories covering issues and topics that are as powerful and relevant today as they were over 30 years ago — sex discrimination, the homeless, farmers’ rights and the transgender community. Her groundbreaking work in documentary film earned Grant a second Oscar® for her film DOWN AND OUT IN AMERICA. This series presents a mixture of Grant’s acclaimed work as both actor and director, showcasing the broad range of skills possessed by this singular artist.

Showtimes

DETECTIVE STORY (1951)

DETECTIVE STORY (1951)

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Saturday, November 01, 2025

Monday, November 03, 2025

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

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Saturday, November 08, 2025

Sunday, November 09, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025

THE LANDLORD (1970)

THE LANDLORD (1970)

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Friday, November 14, 2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Thursday, November 20, 2025

SHAMPOO

SHAMPOO

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025

Thursday, November 20, 2025

TELL ME A RIDDLE

TELL ME A RIDDLE

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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Monday, November 24, 2025

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
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