Briscoe Center Screens Dominick Dunne Documentary
with Special Guest Griffin Dunne
Dominick Dunne: After the Party
Documentary Screening
with special guest Griffin Dunne
Friday, April 27, 2012
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Blanton Museum of Art
The Blanton Auditorium, Edgar A. Smith Building
200 E. MLK Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78701
Dominick Dunne: After the Party explores the life of Dominick Dunne, from war hero and Hollywood producer to the defining voice of Vanity Fair and Court TV personality. Following the film, Dr. Carleton will interview Dominick’s son, Griffin Dunne. Griffin Dunne, an accomplished actor and producer, is also an established director.
Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is available in the Brazos Parking Garage, 210 E. MLK Blvd. To reserve a seat for you and a guest, please email rsvp.cah@austin.utexas.edu or call 512-495-4609.
An Extraordinary Life: The Dominick Dunne Papers, an exhibit spanning Dunne’s life and career, opens at the Briscoe Center’s Sid Richardson Hall Unit 2 on April 30, 2012, with a special preview April 27.
Griffin Dunne made his foray into directing with the Academy Award nominated short film Duke of Groove. His feature film directorial debut was Addicted to Love, followed by Practical Magic, Fierce People, The Accidental Husband and Lisa Picard is Famous which was selected for Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival. Dunne can be seen in the Showtime series House of Lies playing opposite Don Cheadle.
