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An Evening with Pam Grier

Featuring a reception, conversation, and screening of Foxy Brown (Jack Hill, 1974)

35MM Print

Pam Grier from the shoulders up. She has medium brown skin and a dark brown bob with bangs and wears a yellow halter top.

For one night only, iconic film, television, and stage star Pam Grier comes to the Wex for a special reception and conversation followed by a screening of Foxy Brown.

During this unforgettable event, the center’s Director of Film/Video David Filipi joins Grier on Mershon Auditorium’s stage to discuss her storied career from the 1970s through the present. In this freewheeling conversation, Grier reminiscences about her early years in groundbreaking action films such as Foxy Brown, which screens after the talk in 35mm on Mershon’s big screen.

Following the smash success of Coffy (Jack Hill, 1973), Grier was cast in Foxy Brown’s title role: a woman out for vengeance when her government-agent boyfriend is killed by a drug syndicate. Connecting the killing to a high-end escort service, she goes undercover as a sex worker to enact her revenge. (35mm, 94 mins.)

To kick off the evening, join Grier, event sponsor Larry James, and other friends of the Wex in the Performance Space at 5:30 PM for a special reception with heavy appetizers and beverages. The ICON ticket gives you access to the reception along with the evening’s conversation and screening. Please note: the reception is currently sold out.

We’re honored to welcome Grier to the center for this spotlight on her singular career. This evening is the culmination of a Wex-organized film series that includes screenings of Coffy (Nov 2 and 10), Jackie Brown (Nov 4), Mars Attacks! (Nov 6), and Ghosts of Mars (Nov 9). 

See the complete Visiting Filmmaker: Pam Grier lineup.

Pam Grier from the shoulders up. She has medium brown skin and a dark brown bob with bangs and wears a yellow halter top.

Foxy Brown, image courtesy of Park Circus.

Pam Grier from the waist up in front of a closet. She smirks and wears a yellow button-down shirt. Her hair is styled in an afro.

Foxy Brown, image courtesy of Park Circus.

Pam Grier from the waist up in a room with wooden walls with art hanging from them. She wears a leather jacket and has her hair styled in an afro.

Foxy Brown, image courtesy of Park Circus.

Close-up of Pam Grier, whose right hand is touching her hair, which is styled in an afro. She wears silver hoop earrings and reddish lipstick.

Foxy Brown, image courtesy of Park Circus.

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One of America’s most iconic actors and pop-culture figures for the past 50 years, Pam Grier is widely known for her breakthrough performances in Coffy and Foxy Brown as well as Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown (1997), starring Grier and written with her in mind. Grier has continued to appear in film and television regularly, including in the hit Showtime series The L Word (2004–9) as the popular recurring character Kit Porter and in the ABC sitcom Bless This Mess (2019–20) as Constance Terry.

AN EVENING WITH PAM GRIER MADE POSSIBLE BY
Larry and Donna James

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Smoot Construction Company
BakerHostetler

FILM/VIDEO PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY
Cardinal Health

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Rohauer Collection Foundation

WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY
Greater Columbus Arts Council 
The Wexner Family
National Endowment for the Arts 
Ohio Arts Council
L Brands Foundation
The Columbus Foundation
Nationwide Foundation
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Mike and Paige Crane
Axium Packaging
CampusParc
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
President Kristina M. Johnson and Mrs. Veronica Meinhard
Nancy Kramer
Larry and Donna James
Lisa Barton
Johanna DeStefano
Jones Day
Alex and Renée Shumate

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An Evening with Pam Grier