# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Screening & Panel Discussion of 'Dirty Pictures' with Dennis Barrie
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: About This Event
 In 1990, the art world and the legal system collided in a Cincinnati courtroom. At the center of the "Trial of the Century" was Dennis Barrie, a museum director who risked a jail sentence to defend the First Amendment and the right to exhibit the work of Robert Mapplethorpe.

Join us for a special screening of the Golden Globe-winning film Dirty Pictures (2000), followed by an exclusive, live panel discussion featuring our very own Dennis Barrie. This is a rare opportunity to hear the firsthand account of the trial that reshaped American culture, directly from the man who stood his ground against obscenity charges that shocked the nation.

Program Highlights:

Feature Presentation: A screening of Dirty Pictures, starring James Woods as Dennis Barrie. The film dramatizes the intense public outcry, the police raid on the museum, and the high-stakes trial that followed.
Fact vs. Fiction with Dennis Barrie: Following the film, Dennis will take the stage to separate Hollywood drama from the reality of the 1990 trial. He’ll share the "behind-the-scenes" moments the cameras missed.
The Mapplethorpe Legacy: A deep-dive discussion on why The Perfect Moment exhibition was so controversial and how the verdict of "Not Guilty" protected the future of artistic expression in American museums.
Live Audience Q&A: Have your questions ready for a moderated session with Dennis.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cleveland/screening-and-panel-discussion-of-dirty-pictures-with-dennis-barrie/200029866107014
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, business, performances, exhibitions, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cleveland
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44106
- **lat**: 41.51334
- **long**: -81.61061
- **full address**: 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44106

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Screening & Panel Discussion of 'Dirty Pictures' with Dennis Barrie being held?
  - **A:** Screening & Panel Discussion of 'Dirty Pictures' with Dennis Barrie takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44106.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Screening & Panel Discussion of 'Dirty Pictures' with Dennis Barrie?
  - **A:** Screening & Panel Discussion of 'Dirty Pictures' with Dennis Barrie is organized by Cleveland History Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Screening & Panel Discussion of 'Dirty Pictures' with Dennis Barrie is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cleveland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Screening & Panel Discussion of 'Dirty Pictures' with Dennis Barrie sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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