Free Movie Screening at DACC This Friday

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Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be showing a free screening of the 2003 documentary film "My Architect" this Friday, February 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the college's East Mesa Campus. The film, directed by Nathaniel Kahn, follows his journey to understand his father, the renowned architect Louis Kahn, whose works include the Salk Institute and the Parliament building in Bangladesh. The screening is the first event hosted by DACC's new Architecture Student Club.

Why it matters

The free movie screening provides an opportunity for the local community to learn more about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential architects, Louis Kahn, whose iconic buildings have had a lasting impact on modern architecture. The event also marks the launch of DACC's new Architecture Student Club, which aims to engage students in the field of architecture through various educational and community-focused initiatives.

The details

The documentary "My Architect" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2003. The film follows Nathaniel Kahn as he explores his relationship with his father, the legendary architect Louis Kahn, and investigates the story behind some of Kahn's most famous works. The free screening at DACC's East Mesa Campus is the first event hosted by the college's newly formed Architecture Student Club, which plans to organize several more events this semester to engage the local community in discussions about architecture and design.

• The free movie screening will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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What’s next

The Architecture Student Club at DACC plans to host several more events this semester to engage the local community in discussions about architecture and design.