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Film: Premiere Bonus Screening–"Arthur Elrod: Desert Cool"

The new documentary Arthur Elrod: Desert Cool explores the work of the noted Palm Springs designer, whose custom interiors matched the groundbreaking midcentury architecture rising in the desert.

Arthur Elrod was charismatic and charming. His work epitomized modern, innovative desert design. His own home, completed in 1968 overlooking Palm Springs on Southridge Drive, and immortalized in the 1971 James Bond film, Diamonds Are Forever, remains his legacy to the city he called home.

Arthur Elrod: Desert Cool a new documentary by Adele Cygelman, author of Arthur Elrod: Desert Modern Design (2019, Gibbs Smith Publishers) and cinematographer Alan Kraemer, examines Elrod's influential interior design and a life cut short by a tragic car accident through interviews with family, clients and colleagues. Film 60 min.

View the trailer for Arthur Elrod: Desert Cool

Photo Credits: Alan Kraemer

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person Ages 13 and older
  • Are pets, animals, or service animals permitted?Dog on a leash No pets, service animals permitted
  • What are the mobility considerations for this activity?Person walking Seated activity
  • What type of parking is available?Car Parking & handicap parking available
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Restrooms available
  • Is this an indoor or outdoor activity?Sun Indoor activity
  • What is the policy regarding smoking?Cigarette with smoke No smoking or e-cigarettes
  • What type of ADA accessibility is available?Wheelchair Wheelchair accessible
The organizer of this event is: Modernism Week CAMP Theater Activity

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