This event celebrates the release of "The Occult Harry Smith," a new book edited by Peter Valente. The evening will feature the world premiere of Anthology's new restoration of Smith's Film No. 20: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten, as well as rare recordings and home movies of Harry Smith. To mark the occasion, Anthology's Composer in Residence John Zorn will perform live on saxophone, alongside Ikue Mori on electronics, Jorge Roeder on bass, and Ches Smith on drums. John Zorn describes the book as an outstanding collection of lovingly written testimonies that pays tribute to Harry Smith with wit, respect, love, and laser-like precision.

Film No. 20: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten with John Zorn (Saxophone), Ikue Mori (Electronics), Jorge Roeder (Bass), Ches Smith (Drums)

Harry Smith combined his two Wizard of Oz-related films (Film No. 16 and 19) to create this new work. The film was originally intended to premiere with a live score at an Anthology fundraising event but was canceled and never screened. This screening is a special preview of its new 35mm restorations.