Knowledge Friday with Susan Lacy

How do you get famous, creative geniuses to open up and share their experiences? Susan Lacy knows. Learn from one of the best as the Knowledge Friday series continues with the visionary documentary filmmaker. Lacy will share how she created, in her own words, “a comprehensive library of the giants of American culture whose individual stories are connected.”

A Pioneer for Channel thirteen’s PBS, Lacy is the creator of the highly acclaimed series, American Masters. Lacy has sat with some of the most renowned culture icons for both the PBS series and her current work with HBO, names such as Jane Fonda, Ralph Lauren, Joni Mitchell, and Stephen Spielberg to name a few. Her knowledge of the industry and her experience is invaluable and offer a key to any inspiring documentary filmmaker and storyteller.

Knowledge Fridays, held the first Friday of each month, highlight outstanding East End locals with various backgrounds and careers. The program allows the audience to meet and learn about dynamic, inspiring, and fascinating East Enders. It is a monthly program open to the public and free to our members.