About the Spotlight Screenings
Celebrate the brilliance of Jerry Lewis with two unforgettable screenings that showcase his artistic range. From the troubled production of The Day the Clown Cried—the notorious lost Holocaust movie that haunted him for years and explored in the new documentary From Darkness to Light—to the comedic genius of The Bellboy, now in a stunning digital restoration, audiences have a rare chance to experience Jerry’s work on the big screen. Join Jerry’s son, Christopher J. Lewis, for an engaging Q&A and book signing, offering a personal glimpse into his father’s life and lasting influence.
About the Book Signing
Written by his son, Jerry Lewis on Being a Person offers an intimate, heartfelt portrait of the legendary comedian, philanthropist, and film star, with personal insights and never-before-told stories. Join Christopher J. Lewis for a book signing during screenings of The Bellboy and From Darkness to Light (details to be announced) and the chance to get an autographed copy of this exclusive memoir.
Bring your own book or purchase $18 book in advance; limited copies available onsite.
Jerry Lewis’s directorial debut is a collection of ingenious screwball sight gags and homage to silent screen comedy, featuring one of his all-time greatest performances.
Explore Jerry Lewis’s troubled Holocaust project, The Day the Clown Cried, and the tortured creative process behind this abandoned boondoggle of Hollywood legend.
Jerry Lewis on Being a Person traces the character of this aptly famous personality primarily through a depiction of the philosophy with which Jerry lived his life, ran his productions, and related with his lifelong friends.
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