The Waldo Theatre will screen the first of three films about masterful Maine artists. The series begins Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. with “Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye” and will highlight the work of painters Jamie Wyeth and Carlo Pittore (July 25) and photographer Cig Harvey and artist/filmmaker Ian Cheney (August 8). Each screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, artist, or both.

The first film in the series is Glenn Holsten's latest film about the life and work of Jamie Wyeth. Glenn was with us last summer when we screened his deeply moving and beautiful film, “Wyeth,” about Andrew Wyeth. As heir to an unprecedented three-generation dynasty in American art, Jamie Wyeth struggles to find his own voice in the colorful turmoil of pop culture and politics from the 1960s to today. This first feature-length documentary by the artist follows his journey, capturing iconic figures such as John F. Kennedy, Andy Warhol, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Rudolf Nureyev, as well as his unique, sometimes disturbing views of domestic life, the islands of Maine, and his own personal ghosts.

“'Jamie Wyeth and The Unflinching Eye' is a rare documentary portrait that takes a living subject and explores the complexity of an artist at work,” says Vondah Elizabeth Sheldon, CEO of Juno Films. “Fans of Jamie Wyeth will flock to the film, and those who aren't as familiar with his work will be compelled to check out his work.”

“We are delighted that Juno Films has acquired our documentary,” says Holsten. “We look forward to working with Vondah Elizabeth to bring the film to audiences who will discover Jamie's work on a deeper level.”

The Waldo encourages visitors to arrive early to enjoy the current exhibition in our gallery. Following the film, we welcome filmmaker Glenn Holsten to the stage for a post-screening Q&A.

Doors open at 6pm. The performance begins at 7pm. Discounts are available. For tickets, please register at www.thewaldotheatre.org/film. For more information about the film, visit

The Waldo Theater is located at 916 Main St. in Waldoboro.