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Organization
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Museum of Fine Arts Film Department (Brown Auditorium)
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Category
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Film Theater
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Description
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One of ten curatorial departments within the museum, the film and video department is a media arts center that emphasizes the ongoing exhibitions of film and video. It is the premiere alternative repertory cinema in Houston, and has sponsored the exhibition of film since 1939.
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Events and
Traditions
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The film department also works with the museums education department on Screening America, a media literacy program for middle and high school students. The museum also serves as an archive and distributor for the films and videos of Robert Frank. Film Buffs is the membership organization where members receive free admission to MFAH Films, passes to sneak previews of first-run features, and invitations to special events around Houston.
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Classes and
Workshops
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See also Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Lectures are posted on the MFAH web site.
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Additional
Information
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See also Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Web Address
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www.mfah.org
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Contact
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Phone
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713-639-7300
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Email
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Address
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1001 Bissonnet
Houston, TX
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