London Blue Plaque honoring Sir Kenneth Clark
Our new movie ‘Civilisation and America’ celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American premiere of Clark’s groundbreaking 13-aspect BBC television collection Civilisation. Clark has been our inspiration and guiding force all over all of the movies we have produced.

ASHFORD, Conn. (PRWEB)
August 20, 2021
Connecticut-based mostly independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Movies announce with pleasure that on August 19, 2021 Sir Kenneth Clark has been honored in London with an English Heritage London Blue Plaque.
Kenneth Mackenzie Clark (1903-1983) was an eminent scholar, writer, arts administrator, television govt, and a single of the foremost lecturers and thinkers of his time. For Individuals, he is greatest remembered for his monumental accomplishment Civilisation.
“We are delighted that the great men and women at English Heritage in London have built this take place,” mentioned Maglaras. “We had approached them nearly 5 yrs ago about the thought that Kenneth Clark need to be honored for his contributions not only to the cultural life of London but also to the progression of Western civilization. Now is a incredibly satisfied day.”
“Our new movie ‘Civilisation and America’ celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American premiere of Clark’s groundbreaking 13-component BBC tv collection Civilisation,” additional Terri Templeton. “Clark has been our inspiration and guiding drive in the course of all of the movies we have manufactured.”
“Civilisation and America” is at present owning its digital premiere sponsored by the Countrywide Gallery of Artwork in Washington, D.C. as a result of August 24. For far more information, go to: https://www.nga.gov/calendar/film-systems/spring-2021/civilisation-the us.html
“English Heritage is the foremost caretaker of the correct heritage of England,” explained Michael Maglaras. “Since 1986, it has managed London’s renowned Blue Plaques series…and as 1 wanders all over London, you see these superb plaques, placed attractively on buildings all over the town, commemorating the life of citizens who have contributed to literature, the arts, science, commerce, and the entire range of human experience.”
Sir Kenneth Clark’s Blue Plaque is positioned at 30 Portland Area, the place he and his wife Jane and their youngsters lived through the time when he grew to become the youngest director of London’s Nationwide Gallery.
“Our movie celebrates Western civilization and commemorates its most ardent and persuasive spokesman, Kenneth Clark,” stated Maglaras. “Clark has now, at last, realized his rightful put alongside other notable girls and adult males who have made London the finest metropolis in the planet.”
“Sir Kenneth Clark was not only a outstanding art historian and broadcaster, but also a curator, collector, patron, writer and campaigner. He was a consummate communicator and skillfully utilized film as a tool of mass communication – most notably in the landmark Television collection Civilisation, which shown his agency belief in obtain to the arts for all. We are delighted to honor him with this blue plaque,” stated Dr. Rebecca Preston, Blue Plaques Historian at English Heritage.
For more data about 217 Films: 
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/civilisationandamerica/462208093
http://www.two17movies.com
http://www.two17movies.blogspot.com
For additional data about English Heritage: 
https://www.english-heritage.org.british isles/
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