Films at the Whitney
Films at the Whitney builds on a half-century-long tradition of film screenings at Yale. Inaugurated in 2009, it is now a cornerstone of Yale’s vibrant film culture, presenting a wide range of screenings—from Hollywood and world cinema classics to documentaries and experimental films—alongside panel discussions and director talkbacks. All events are free and open to all.
Each year, we invite Yale graduate students to propose and curate semester-long film series, bringing generational freshness and scholarly depth to Yale’s film culture while giving student curators invaluable professional experience. Recent series have presented new voices in world documentary filmmaking, told Palestinian history through film, explored cinematic sites of labor, and shared migration stories across geopolitical and conceptual boundaries.
