The Beverly Theater presents a screening of Godfrey Reggio's groundbreaking 1982 film "Koyaanisqatsi," a cinematic meditation that defies traditional narrative structure. This visual and sonic journey combines stunning time-lapse cinematography of American landscapes and urban environments with Philip Glass's hypnotic, minimalist score. The film's title, a Hopi word meaning "life out of balance," sets the tone for its wordless exploration of the relationship between humanity, nature, and technology.

Shot entirely without dialogue or narration, the film moves from sweeping natural vistas to frenetic cityscapes, inviting viewers to draw their own conclusions about modern civilization. The intimate setting of The Beverly Theater's 150-seat venue with its excellent acoustics makes it an ideal environment to experience Glass's repetitive, building musical compositions alongside the film's mesmerizing imagery. This is the kind of contemplative cinema experience that rewards attention and benefits from the focus of a theater setting.