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The Diamond King Screening

April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

MOPOP

12:30PM–4:00PM

Film Admission: MOPOP Daily Admission + $10

MOPOP Members: $5

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Let’s play ball! Join us on April 27 for a screening of The Diamond King, a feature-length documentary showcasing baseball’s vibrant history through the life and works of its very own Picasso, Dick Perez. As the official artist of the Baseball Hall of Fame for over 20 years, Perez has reimagined the game, creating works that span from the Knickerbocker era to the present—highlighting iconic baseball portraits, stadiums, uniforms, and more. After the film, celebrate the artistry of baseball with a panel discussion featuring the film’s team, moderated by Beth Barrett, Artistic Director of SIFF. The conversation will feature 'The Diamond King' Dick Perez, Marq Evans, John Ortiz, Jason Roark, and Michelle Quisenberry, followed by a reception with fellow sports fans.

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The starting lineup includes:

12:30 PM | Doors open to Sound + Vision Theater  

1:00 PM | Introduction by MOPOP CEO Michele Y. Smith  

1:10 PM | Film screening begins  

2:40 PM | Panel discussion  

3:05 PM | Q&A session  

3:15-4:00 PM | Reception in Learning Labs

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Honoring ICONS

Ruth E. Carter, a black woman wearing an off-shoulder black dress
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Colorful muppets playing instruments
The Jim Henson Company's Fraggle Rock
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An interracial e-sports team huddles, dressed in uniform
Evil Geniuses
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Graham F. Page, Royal Albert Hall, London, February 18, 1969.
Jimi Hendrix
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206 Zulu
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Neal Kosaly-Meyer
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Special Guest

Mike McCready of Pearl Jam

All-Star Tribute Artists

Devon Allman
Tony Beard
Samantha Fish
Noah Hunt
Ayron Jones
Christone Kingfish Ingram
Chris Layton
Kevin McCormick
Robert Randolph
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Dweezil Zappa

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Meet the Panelists

Beth Barrett, SIFF Artistic Director, Moderator
Marq Evans, Director
John Ortiz, Actor/Narrator
Dick Perez, Artist/Subject
Jason Roark, Director of Photography
Michelle Quisenberry, Producer/MOPOP Trustee

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