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Sisters With Transistors

Presented by Cleveland Institute of Art and The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque at The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque

Laurie Anderson narrates this new documentary about female pioneers of electronic music, including Delia Derbyshire, Daphne Oram, theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore, and Wendy Carlos. Includes interviews, wild archival film clips, and amazing music.

UK | 2020 | Lisa Rovner

Laurie Anderson narrates this new documentary that profiles some of the 20th century’s female pioneers of electronic music, including Delia Derbyshire, Daphne Oram, theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore, and Wendy Carlos. Includes new and vintage interviews, wild archival film clips, and (of course) amazing music. “A vital historical corrective, inscribing the names of these women into history as the innovators, independent thinkers and trailblazers they were.” –L.A. Times. DCP. 84 min.

Admission Info

Admission $10; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $7.
Capacity limited; advance tickets advised.

Covid safety protocols. Though Governor DeWine has lifted many Covid restrictions throughout the state, the Cleveland Institute of Art is currently keeping its precautions in place and is assiduously enforcing them. Masks must be worn at all times. Temperatures will be checked upon entering the building. Wristbands will be handed out by security and must be worn while in the building. Social distancing will be maintained in the lobby, restrooms, and theater. In the auditorium, there will be one-way traffic flow and seating will be spaced out, with certain seats and rows blocked off. Sanitation/sterilization stations will dot the premises.

Boxoffice and building. Though we will continue to accept both cash and credit cards at the boxoffice, you will notice other temporary changes to our operation. There will be no access to CIA’s upper floors (including restrooms and vending machines), nor to the ground floor beyond the theater and lobby. Our community candy dish will be put away. The Annex parking lot will be closed, so park for free in Lot 73 (off E. 117th St. south of Euclid) and enter the building through Entrance C (the only entry door that will be open) off Lot 73.