Smooth World: Free Screening and Conversation with Filmmaker Mickey Duzyj
Smooth World: Free Screening and Conversation with Filmmaker Mickey Duzyj, Thursday, September 10 at 4pm in White Hall 205
The Emory Department of Film and Media invites you to our free screening of Mickey Duzyj's new documentary, Smooth World. Following the screening, Mickey Duzyj will join Dr. Gregory Zinman in a conversation about the film.
Film Synopsis: Decades past its prime, the terminally-uncool genre of Smooth Jazz endures as an underground music scene for senior citizens. Clad in sequins and bathing in the sweet sound of saxophone, its fans enjoy a joyous, diverse, and hidden paradise. But all’s not well.
With leader Dave Koz incapacitated by a tortured relationship to the word “smooth” the clock is ticking for the movement’s next leader— one who will attract young fans to ensure that the Smooth World lives forever.
Mickey Duzyj Bio: With work called “genius” by The Guardian and “invigorating” by The New Yorker, Sundance-premiering artist/director Mickey Duzyj is known for his refreshingly…
University Event Topic: Arts. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Film & Media. Arts at Emory. Event Open To: All (Public).
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM.
White Hall 205 | 301 Dowman Dr.