This event is in the past.It took place on September 19, 2026 at Metrograph.

ACE Presents: Pumping Iron 1
Documentary
ACE Presents: Pumping Iron 2
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ACE Presents: Pumping Iron

September 19 at 4pm

At Metrograph

Chinatown, New York

๐ŸŽž๏ธRare chance to see it in 16mm
๐ŸŽคStay for the editor Q&A after
๐Ÿ’บSeats get rough after 2 hours

Main Event: Pumping Iron

Venue:

Metrograph

Address:

7 Ludlow Street, New York, NY

Dates and Times:

Saturday, September 19th at 4:00 PM

Collaborators:

  • Editors: Geof Bartz, ACE and Larry Silk, ACE
  • Distributor: Lionsgate
  • Print Courtesy Of: The Reserve Film and Video Collection of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Activity Description:

"Pumping Iron" is a documentary that chronicles Arnold Schwarzenegger's journey to fame and introduces the gym rat subculture to a wider audience. The film follows Schwarzenegger as he competes against Lou Ferrigno at the 1975 Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia competitions. Edited by Geof Bartz, ACE and Larry Silk, ACE, the documentary is structured like a sports drama, portraying Ferrigno as an underdog and Schwarzenegger as a charismatic antagonist.

Additional Activities:

  • Q&A Session: A Q&A with editor Geof Bartz, ACE, moderated by Jeffrey Wolf, ACE, will take place on Saturday, September 19th. This event is part of "Filmcraft: American Cinema Editors."
Retro sports documentary
16mm film screening
Cinema history
Character-driven rivalry