Muriel Murch and Walter Murch in conversation with Davia Nelson

Sat, Aug 2 • 11:00 AM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Muriel Murch and Walter Murch as City Lights celebrates the publication of their two new books. Muriel's 'Harvesting History: While Farming the Flats' delves into themes of family, farming, and filmmaking in West Marin, while Walter's 'Suddenly Something Clicked: The Languages of Film Editing and Sound Design' reflects on his extensive career and contributions to the film industry. The event is virtual, hosted on Zoom, and is free but requires registration. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from these influential figures in literature and cinema.

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