(Elia Kazan, US 1954, 108 min.)

Jack Garner retired June 15 after nearly 28 years as staff film critic for Rochester’s Democrat and Chronicle, and 20 years at the nationally syndicated chief film critic of Gannett News Service. While he continues to write a weekly D&C films and entertainment column, the Museum will honor Jack Garner’s career achievements by presenting him with the George Eastman Medal of Honor. Following the award presentation will be a screening of ON THE WATERFRONT (Elia Kazan, US 1954, 108 min.) Marlon Brando won his first Oscar® playing a longshoreman faced with the decision of choosing between human dignity and personal safety in the terrifyingly corrupt world of mob-controlled New York City harbor unions. “I consider On the Waterfront one of the landmarks of American cinema, a film of great import to movies in general and in many ways, to me personally”—Jack Garner. After the film, Garner will discuss On the Waterfront and his career. Special ticket prices apply. No Take-10 tickets or passes.

Tickets will no longer be available by phone, or online after 5:00 on Thursday. Tickets will still be available at the admissions desk all day Friday, and at the Dryden box office, starting at 6:45.