Innovation in Hollywood February 11, 2009

In an illustrated spin through Hollywood history, Boston Globe columnist and author Scott Kirsner will discuss how innovators like Thomas Edison, the Warner Brothers, Pixar, George Lucas, Steve Jobs, and Bing Crosby have changed the movie industry. Talk features lots of Hollywood trivia, movie clips, and historic photos. Scott's talk is based on his new book, Inventing the Movies: Hollywood's Epic Battle Between Innovation and the Status Quo. Books will be available for sale.

Event will be held in the library's Orientation Room.

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