Burden at the Manship

See the documentary detailing the fascinating life of Chris Burden on screen at the Manship. The 2016 film describes how Burden makes a name for himself in art history in 1971 with a series of gruesome, dangerous performances; often involving violence against himself, such as having himself tortured for multiple days before being crucified on the back of a VW bug. After surviving such endeavors, Burden went on to create intricate and mesmerizing sculptures. 7 pm. Tickets are $9.50, plus fees. manshiptheatre.org.