Harry Smith's final film is a four-screen projection of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's opera *Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny*, showcasing the director's unique vision. Made over a decade, from 1970 to 1972, with eight years of editing afterward, the film is a complex exploration of the opera through numerology and symbolism. Images are organized into portraits, animation, symbols, and nature, forming a palindrome: P.A.S.A.N.A.S.A.P., which structures the film. Viewers will see appearances by Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, and Jonas Mekas, alongside work by Robert Mapplethorpe and shots of New York City. Smith's animation enhances this immersive experience, honoring his artistic influences while establishing his own distinct style.
