Sidney Lumet, the Academy Award®-winning director whose acclaimed new movie Before the Devil Knows You're Dead opens later this month, will be the subject of a tribute by the Museum of the Moving Image at The TimesCenter in Manhattan on Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Ethan Hawke and Philip Seymour Hoffman, co-stars of Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, will participate in a conversation with Lumet moderated by David Schwartz, the Museum's Chief Curator. As part of the evening, scenes from Lumet's greatest films will be shown, including Dog Day Afternoon, The Pawnbroker, 12 Angry Men, Serpico, and Network. Additional guest speakers will be announced.

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead opens in theaters October 26, from THINKFilm.

Lumet, who turned 83 this year, has been directing feature films for 50 years, since his debut with 12 Angry Men in 1957. He started his show business career as a child actor in Yiddish theater. He received a special Academy Award® in 2005 for his "brilliant services to screenwriters, performers, and the art of the motion picture." In 1985, he was honored by the Museum of the Moving Image at its first gala Salute.

The October 25 program is part of the Museum's new monthly series at The TimesCenter. The program, Moving Image at The TimesCenter, features conversations and panel discussions with leading figures in film, television, and digital media. The next TimesCenter program, on November 9, will be an evening with Academy Award®-winning director Ang Lee and his longtime collaborator James Schamus.

Museum of the Moving Image is dedicated to advancing the public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It does so by collecting, preserving, and providing access to the nation's largest permanent collection of moving-image artifacts; screening significant films and other moving-image works; presenting exhibitions of artifacts, artworks, and interactive experiences; and offering educational and interpretive programs to students, teachers, and the general public. A major expansion and renovation, scheduled for completion in 2009, will add new film theaters, galleries, and an education center. More information at http://movingimage.us.

Program Details:
A Tribute to Sidney Lumet
With Sidney Lumet, Ethan Hawke, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in person.
Thursday, October 25, 7:00 p.m.

Celebrating his 50 years of directing films, the evening will feature scenes from Sidney Lumet's greatest films, including Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, 12 Angry Men, Network, Prince of the City, and his new movie, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead. Ethan Hawke and Philip Seymour Hoffman, co-stars of the new film, will participate in the conversation, which will include remarks from surprise guests. The recipient of an Honorary Oscar in 2005, Lumet was nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Director four times. $17 Museum members/free for Sponsor level and above/$25 non-members. Buy online at movingimage.us or call 718.784.4520.

The TimesCenter is located at 242 West 41 Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues, in Manhattan.