Entertainment
Garden Theatre Welcomes Back Filmmaker Hartman
Source: Town Topics · Aug 5, 2026, 2:00 AM
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The Garden Theatre will host a special screening of No Picnic, a 1986 film by Princeton University alumnus Philip Hartman, on Saturday, August 8, at 4 p.m.
The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won awards, has been recently restored. Hartman will introduce the screening and participate in a post-event Q&A with the audience, offering a rare opportunity for local film enthusiasts to engage with the filmmaker about his work.
Key points
- Philip Hartman, a Princeton University class of 1977 graduate, is returning to screen his restored 1986 film No Picnic
- The film originally premiered at the 1986 Sundance Film Festival and won recognition at the festival
- Hartman will introduce the screening and participate in a post-screening question-and-answer session with attendees
- The screening takes place Saturday, August 8, at 4 p.m. at the Garden Theatre
FAQ
- Who is Philip Hartman and what is his connection to Princeton?
- Philip Hartman is a Princeton University alumnus from the class of 1977 who became a filmmaker. He directed No Picnic, which premiered at the 1986 Sundance Film Festival.
- What is No Picnic and why is this screening significant?
- No Picnic is a 1986 film that won awards at the Sundance Film Festival. This screening features a newly restored version of the film, making it a special opportunity for audiences to see the restored work with the filmmaker present.
- Will I be able to ask questions after the film?
- Yes, Philip Hartman will participate in a post-screening Q&A session, allowing attendees to ask questions and engage directly with the filmmaker about his work.
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