About this Event
Join us for a screening of Passfire, an amazing tour of fireworks around the world.
This original documentary by Veverka Bros. explores the world's most spectacular pyrotechnics, the artisans who create them, and the rich cultural traditions behind them.
From renowned pyrotechnic centers to remote enclaves where unique firework customs have endured for generations, Passfire stands as the world's first definitive documentary on fireworks.
What to expect
- Journey through 23 countries across 6 continents
- Experience the planet's most breathtaking displays
- Discover why fireworks connect us all through light, color, and sound
- Learn how this passion passes from culture to culture, generation to generation
Special guests: Director Jesse Veverka will present before the screening, followed by a Q&A session after the film.
Bonus: Arrive early to explore , our special exhibition on the history of fireworks, open 10am to 5pm.
Agenda
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Introduction
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Film Screening
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Q&A
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States
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