The Wounded Eros Film showing and discussion with filmmaker
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The Wounded Eros: Film showing and discussion with filmmaker Todd S. Gernes, Ph.D.
The short documentary film The Wounded Eros explores the relationship between Charlie Gibson’s literary career and the material culture of the Gibson House, within the context of turn-of-the-twentieth-century gay Boston. A showing of this 12-minute film will be followed by a discussion with documentary historian Todd S. Gernes. Audience questions will be welcome.
Todd S. Gernes is an associate professor of history at Stonehill College. He is presently writing a book about Charles Hammond Gibson Jr. and his literary circle in late-nineteenth-century Boston and beyond. Professor Gernes is a member of the board of the Gibson House Museum.
Suggested donation is $5-$15.
The event will take place via Zoom. Further details, the recipe to our themed cocktail, and additional resources will be sent to registrants. (Please note: Eventbrite requires a $1 minimum to register. Please email museumassistant@thegibsonhouse.org for alternative registration. Registration will close 15 minutes prior to the event.)
