PVCC Presents Films Talk Back Featuring Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light
Charlottesville, Va. – January 12, 2026 – Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) invites the community to an in-depth evening of art history and conversation as its ”Films Talk Back” series continues with the feature-length documentary ”Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light.” Showing Friday, January 23, at 7 p.m., this compelling biography explores the life and art of Georgia O’Keeffe, often celebrated as the “Mother of American Modernism.” Admission is free.
Best known for her iconic large-scale flower paintings, the film weaves together O’Keeffe’s numerous artworks (more than 2,000 during her 88-year career), letters and historical context for a revealing look at the woman who rose to become an icon. Through archival footage, photographs and readings of her writings, viewers embark on a journey alongside O’Keeffe, spanning from her formative years in Charlottesville to her vibrant artistic life in New York City and eventual retreat to the serene landscapes of New Mexico.
The film features Claire Danes as the voice of Georgia O’Keeffe, with narration by Hugh Dancy. Following the screening, audiences will have the unique opportunity to engage in a discussion with writer, producer, and Academy Award-winning director Paul Wagner and co-producer Ellen Casey Wagner.
Films Talk Back screenings are held in the comfortable and spacious Main Stage Theatre on the third Friday of the month during the PVCC Fine Arts and Performance season. A curated selection of films is shown on the big screen, paired with a talk by a passionate expert–often the filmmakers themselves.
For more information, contact Fenella Belle at 434.961.5362 or fbelle@pvcc.edu, or visit pvcc.edu/performingarts.
The Main Stage Theatre in the V. Earl Dickinson Building is at the south end of 501 College Drive. Ample free parking is available in front of the building in Lot 4.
About Piedmont Virginia Community College
Established in 1972, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally, residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach their potential, and excellence in all programs and services. The main campus is in Albemarle County, Virginia. Classes are also offered at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center in Stanardsville, Va. (Greene County) and the PVCC Jefferson School City Center in downtown Charlottesville. Visit pvcc.edu.
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