Queens Theatre to Screen MODERN RUIN, 6/9

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Queens Theatre will host an outdoor screening of the documentary "Modern Ruin: A World's Fair Pavilion." Produced by AquaRela Pictures and directed by Matthew Silva, the airing of the film will take place outdoors on Festival Lawn behind Queens Theatre - the premiere performing arts venue in Queens - in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 8 pm, next to the iconic New York State Pavilion's "Astro-View" towers and the Tent of Tomorrow.

Named a National Treasure by the National Trust in April 2014, many believe the New York State Pavilion was the finest architectural achievement of the 1964-65 World's Fair. Today, the Pavilion is an exhilarating public building that stands as a reminder of iconic civic architecture from the 1960's, soaring high above a thriving Queens community and within one of the city's greatest parks. Architect Philip Johnson designed the Pavilion for the World's Fair fifty years ago, which drew an estimated 51 million visitors to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for a celebration of culture and technology.

"Modern Ruin," tells the story of New York State Pavilion during the glory days of the Fair as well as its slow demise over the past 50 years. The film also details its post-Fair use as a 1960s rock concert venue and a 1970s roller rink, complete with vintage footage and interviews with people impacted by the Pavilion.

The screening at 8 pm is free and open to the general public. Guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets. Food and drink will be available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, the screening will take place inside Queens Theatre. For more information, clickhere.