ACMI What's On: 4th - 10th of June

Palo Alto
2nd - 22nd of June
Based on a book of short stories by James Franco, Gia Coppola's impressive directorial debut is a nuanced character study of a group of Californian teens navigating the peaks and troughs of adolescence.

An Altman Evening + M*A*S*H
10th of June
7pm
Michael Altman, eldest son of legendary film director Robert Altman, appears live at ACMI to take us on a very special filmic journey. Altman will introduce a special collection of rare footage from the family archive, including home movies, behind-the-scenes and on location footage, screen tests and even a family BBQ or two.

Australian perspectives - Lygon Street: Si parla italiano
7th of June - 5th of July
4pm
At the beating heart of his hyper local documentary is a round table discussion with Lygon Street legends which provides a nostalgic look at this iconic inner-city Melbourne street. Transformed by post-war migrants primarily from Italy, Lygon Street became a home away from home for many young men looking for a better life after WWII.