Past Film/Video | Documentaries

Paragraph 175

(Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, 2000)

New Restoration

A group of men sitting on top of each others shoulders on an outdoor basketball court
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Feb 03, 2019 1:00 PM
Film/Video Theater

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$8 general public

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Released in 2000 and narrated by actor Rupert Everett, Paragraph 175 revealed the extent and consequences of the Nazi’s persecution of homosexuals, filling a crucial gap in the historical record of the Third Reich. A new restoration of this landmark documentary from the directors of Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (screening here on February 28) offers another vital chance to hear the moving testimonies of the survivors interviewed for the film. This compelling tale of resistance raises provocative questions about memory, history, identity, and tolerance that still haunt us today. (81 mins., DCP)

"Not to be missed...Elegant and powerful!"
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This newly restored film is a perfect companion to both the Academy Award–winning Common Threads, and the Peter Hujar exhibition on view in our galleries.

A group of men sitting on top of each others shoulders on an outdoor basketball court

Paragraph 175, image courtesy of Milestone Films

A group of shirtless men sitting on a beach

Paragraph 175, image courtesy of Milestone Films

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SEASON SUPPORT FOR FILM/VIDEO
Rohauer Collection Foundation

SUPPORT FOR THE FILM/VIDEO STUDIO PROGRAM
Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Endowment for the Arts

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE WEXNER CENTER
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Ohio Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Nationwide Foundation

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Paragraph 175
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Trailer: Paragraph 175

Wed, Jan 23, 2019
Quilts cover the national mall
Past Film/Video

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

(Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, 1989)
Thu, Feb 28, 2019
Woman laying down
Past Exhibitions

Peter Hujar: Speed of Life

Sat, Feb 2, 2019 - Sun, Apr 28, 2019
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Past Film/Video

Paragraph 175

Feb 03, 2019 1:00 PM EST
Film/Video Theater

ADMISSION
$6 members, students, seniors
$8 general public

FREE GALLERY ADMISSION 
Don’t forget: gallery admission is free with a ticket to any same-day Wexner Center event. Simply show your ticket at our Patron Services Desk.

Become a Member