Events / Washington, D.C.

THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Saturday, June 13, 2026•7:15 PM
The seemingly simple barber Ed Crane lives a dull, dissatisfied life in his small 1949 California town. Shot in glorious black and white by Oscar® winner Roger Deakins, the Coen brothers’ homage to crime-fiction novelist James M. Cain is a moody, existential meta-noir.
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As the flagship non-profit venue for the American Film Institute, this center serves as a primary hub for preserving and showcasing world-class cinema. It is a cornerstone for film culture, offering a platform for both classic and contemporary international works.story_potoo

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