Bringing da Vinci to Life: Celebration and Preview Screening

Join us for a FREE art and innovations exhibit, and in-person workshops led by thought leaders and local artists. WITF will also host a preview screening of LEONARDO DA VINCI, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon, followed by a conversation with a da Vinci expert.

Join us for a comprehensive peek into Leonardo da Vinci’s life, mind and techniques.

Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so sign up now!

LEONARDO DA VINCI, a two-part, four-hour documentary, premieres on WITF TV and the PBS app on November 18 & 19 at 8pm. 

Bringing da Vinci to Life: Celebration and Preview Screening is presented by WITF and supported by our partners: 

is a production of Florentine Films and WETA Washington, D.C. Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon. Written by David McMahon and Sarah Burns. Produced by Sarah Burns, David McMahon, Ken Burns and Tim McAleer. Edited by K.A. Miille and Woody Richman. Cinematography by Buddy Squires. Narrated by Keith David. The voice of Leonardo is read by the Italian actor Adriano Giannini. The musician and composer Caroline Shaw wrote and recorded original music for the film performed by Attacca Quartet, Sō Percussion and Roomful of Teeth. The executive in charge for WETA is John F. Wilson. Executive producer is Ken Burns.  

Corporate funding for was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and by its individual members The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family; Stephen A. Schwarzman; Diane and Hal Brierley; Caroland Ned Spieker; Michael and Sandy Collins; Mario J. Gabelli; The Lynch Foundation; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; and John and Leslie McQuown. Funding was also provided by Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha Darling; the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation. 

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