The Sublimely Subversive Films of Billy Wilder IN-PERSON AT DOROT

Tue May 26 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:15 pm UTC-04:00

Dorot | New York

DOROT's Onsite & Special Programs Department
Publisher/HostDOROT's Onsite & Special Programs Department
The Sublimely Subversive Films of Billy Wilder IN-PERSON AT DOROT
Advertisement
Join us IN-PERSON for the laughter and drama behind the great Billy Wilder, led by historian, Max Alvarez!
About this Event

Writer/director Billy Wilder (1906-2002) made social satire and scalding comedy look easy. This Polish-born and German-raised master behind The Apartment, Some Like It Hot, and Sabrina captured the outrageous quirkiness of the USA better than anyone. Yet Wilder was just as comfortable with hard-hitting dramas: Double Indemnity, The Lost Weekend, Ace in the Hole, Stalag 17, and Witness for the Prosecution, to name but a few. And let us also not forget Sunset Blvd., Wilder’s timeless masterpiece indicting Hollywood cruelty. Join film historian Max Alvarez for the laughter and drama behind the great Billy Wilder and his unforgettable movies.


DOROT is a non-profit social service agency that provides life-enhancing programs and services for adults 60 and older to help them live independently as valued members of the community.



PROTOCOLS FOR ATTENDING IN-PERSON PROGRAMS AT DOROT


DOROT has no general vaccination or mask requirements in place for older adults and volunteers participating in programs at this time.


Vaccination


For the safety of our community, DOROT strongly recommends that everyone be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, and annually against the flu. DOROT requires all employees to be fully vaccinated.


Masks


Masking is optional for older adults, volunteers and staff in DOROT’s onsite or community programs.


Individuals who have had direct exposure to COVID-19 in the last 10 days or have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are in days 6-10 of infection, may participate in in-person programs only if they have no symptoms


When Individuals Should Not Participate in DOROT’s In-Person Activities


The DOROT community’s wellbeing continues to be our top priority. Older adults, volunteers and DOROT staff should cancel their plans to come to DOROT or participate in any in-person scheduled activity, if they:


1. Have tested positive in the past 5 days for COVID-19.


2. Are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or other illnesses or are generally not feeling well.


DOROT continuously seeks the guidance of medical professionals and authorities and will adapt our protocols as the public health environment changes.


If you test positive for COVID-19 within 48 hours of participating in a program at DOROT, please reach out to your DOROT program contact. This is for informational purposes only. You may return in person programs after a 5-days and no longer symptomatic.


Thank you for helping us maintain the wellbeing of our DOROT community.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dorot, 171 West 85th Street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in New York

Italian For Travel (4-6 weeks crash course)
Mon, 25 May at 07:15 pm Italian For Travel (4-6 weeks crash course)

Speakitaly NYC

New York Liberty v. Portland Fire
Mon, 25 May at 08:00 pm New York Liberty v. Portland Fire

Barclays Center

Diljit Dosanjh - Aura World Tour 2026
Mon, 25 May at 08:00 pm Diljit Dosanjh - Aura World Tour 2026

Madison Square Garden

Estelle at Blue Note Jazz Club - NY
Mon, 25 May Estelle at Blue Note Jazz Club - NY

Blue Note Jazz Club - NY

Estelle
Mon, 25 May at 10:30 pm Estelle

Blue Note Jazz Club

FoodNiche-ED Student Innovation Showcase
Tue, 26 May at 09:00 am FoodNiche-ED Student Innovation Showcase

Cornell Tech University

BOCN Chamber On the Go Networking Resource Event
Tue, 26 May at 05:00 pm BOCN Chamber On the Go Networking Resource Event

Le Du Wines and Spirits

Sydney Ross Mitchell at Mercury Lounge - NY
Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm Sydney Ross Mitchell at Mercury Lounge - NY

Mercury Lounge - NY

Electric Callboy, Polaris, Scene Queen in City of New York
Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm Electric Callboy, Polaris, Scene Queen in City of New York

Brooklyn Paramount

MAGIC CUBE - HubArt Theater Performance
Tue, 26 May at 06:30 pm MAGIC CUBE - HubArt Theater Performance

Hungarian House

Scott Simon presents Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known
Tue, 26 May at 06:30 pm Scott Simon presents Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known

P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts

New York Philharmonic: Elim Chan - Sheku Kanneh-Mason Plays Elgar
Tue, 26 May at 07:00 pm New York Philharmonic: Elim Chan - Sheku Kanneh-Mason Plays Elgar

David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center

New York is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore New York Events