His appearance will be part of the Jorgensen Guest Filmmaker Lecture Series. Past speakers include Meryl Streep, Roger Corman, Abbas Kiarostami, Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Christine Vachon and Werner Herzog, according to IU Cinema.
“It is amazing for us to have another Academy Award-winning actor in the IU Cinema this semester,” IU Cinema Director Jon Vickers said in a press release. “George Chakiris’ natural talent and charisma pour off the screen in the two restored features that we are screening. We know that he will be an inspiring guest for students and community members alike.”
His portrayal of the leader of the Sharks in “West Side Story” won Chakiris an Academy Award for best supporting actor.
Included in Chakiris’ visit to campus, he will take part in a public interview and two film screenings at IU Cinema.
The 45-minute onstage interview will be led by Jonathan Michaelsen, chair of IU’s Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance. Afterward, audience members may participate in a question-and-answer session.
Tickets are not required, but seating is limited.
Chakiris is scheduled to be present at two film screenings. They are “West Side Story” at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 and “The Young Girls of Rochefort” at 3 p.m. Sept 6.
Audrey Perkins
