“The Stronger,” 1976, Dir. Lee Grant, 30 Min, Hope Runs High, USA

Lee Grant’s directorial debut short was this acclaimed adaptation of August Strindberg’s “The Stronger.” Starring Susan Strasberg and Dolores Dorn, Grant transformed the premises of the AFI into a lush 19th century society hotel with cinematography by Andrew Davies and editing by Hal Ashby.

FORMAT: DCP

Tell Me A Riddle, 1980, Dir. Lee Grant, 94 Min, Hope Runs High, USA

Lee Grant’s directorial debut feature was the first American feature to be written, produced, and directed entirely by women. The film  follows the lives of senior couple Eva and David, their shared past as revolutionaries, and their cross country journey together when illness strikes Eva, and her husband decides to keep it a secret.

FORMAT: DCP

Cost: $8.00 (member); $13.00 (general admission)