Famed critic A.O. Scott to appear at Cleveland International Film Festival

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Famed New York Times film critic A.O. Scott will appear at the 41st Cleveland International Film Festival. Scott will partake in a CIFF Special Presentation: A One-on-One Conversation with A.O. Scott, which will take place at 2:30 p.m....

Famed critic A.O. Scott to appear at Cleveland International Film Festival

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Famed New York Times film critic A.O. Scott will appear at the 41st Cleveland International Film Festival. Scott will partake in a CIFF Special Presentation: A One-on-One Conversation with A.O. Scott, which will take place at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Ritz-Carlton Cleveland.

Scott, who has recently published a book called "Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth," will discuss film, art and the importance of film festivals.

Tickets, $35, include a paperback copy of Scott's book. The critic will be available after the program to sign copies of his book (additional copies will be available for purchase).

Space is limited; reserve at clevelandfilm.org/presentations. 

Scott will also be presented with CIFF's inaugural Distinguished Award of Appreciation on Sunday, April 9, as part of CIFF41 Closing Night Ceremonies.

Scott was selected to be the first recipient of this award as a tribute to his "genuine appreciation of film festivals," said a release from the film festival.

The 41st Cleveland International Film Festival, presented by Dollar Bank, will take place March 29-April 9 at Tower City Cinemas and select neighborhood screening locations. CIFF41 program details will be announced on Friday, March 3, at clevelandfilm.org.

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