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Samuel L. Jackson: A Tribute
October 04, 2024 – October 16, 2024
The Museum of Modern Art
Over a prolific 40-year career on stage and screen, Samuel L. Jackson has established himself as one of the most beloved actors of his generation, a star as at home in iconic independent films (Pulp Fiction (1994), Jungle Fever (1991)) as he is in two of the most popular film franchises of all time (the Star Wars and Marvel universes). We are proud to honor Jackson at the 2024 MoMA Film Benefit, and as part of our celebration we’re presenting a selection of films that represent his unique talent and range, from his work with frequent collaborators Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino, to lead roles in Changing Lanes (2002) and One Eight Seven (1997), to one of his many appearances as Nick Fury (in Captain Marvel (2019)). We are also excited to present Malcolm Washington’s new film adaptation of August Wison’s The Piano Lesson, in which Jackson reprises his Tony Award–nominated portrayal of patriarch Doaker Charles.
The full screening schedule can be found here.
Samuel L. Jackson: A Tribute is organized by Sean Egan, Senior Producer, Film Exhibitions and Projects, Department of Film.
Film at MoMA is made possible by CHANEL.
Additional support is provided by the Annual Film Fund. Leadership support for the Annual Film Fund is provided by Debra and Leon D. Black, with major funding from The Contemporary Arts Council of The Museum of Modern Art, The International Council of The Museum of Modern Art, Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder, the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), and The Young Patrons Council of The Museum of Modern Art.
Images
The Piano Lesson. 2024. USA. Directed by Malcolm Washington. Image courtesy of Netflix
Pulp Fiction. 1994. USA. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. Image courtesy of Photofest
Jackie Brown. 1997. USA. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. Image courtesy of Photofest
Changing Lanes. 2002. USA. Directed by Roger Michell. Image courtesy of Photofest
Jungle Fever. 1991. USA. Directed by Spike Lee. Image courtesy of Photofest
Eve’s Bayou. 1997. USA. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Image courtesy of Photofest
The Red Violin. 1998. USA/France. Directed by Francoise Girard. Image courtesy of Photofest
A Time to Kill. 1996. USA. Directed by Joel Schumacher. Image courtesy of Photofest
The Long Kiss Goodnight. 1996. USA. Directed by Renny Harlin. Image courtesy of Everett Collection
One Eight Seven. 1997. USA. Directed by Kevin Reynolds. Image courtesy of Photofest