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SAM Films

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About

Get your ticket, grab your seat, and experience films exploring themes connected to the art on view in SAM’s galleries. We feature films that bring the ideas from the museum’s exhibitions, collections, and programs to the big screen. SAM Films presents screenings in themed series, as one-off events, and as part of local film festivals.

SAM Films are generously supported by the Bagley and Virginia Wright Endowment and The Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Film and Education Endowment.

What to know

Location, fees, and registration for SAM Films depend on the specific event. SAM Films has limited capacity.

From July 2025 through June 2026, free screenings take place at the downtown Seattle Art Museum in the Plestcheeff Auditorium nearly every fourth Saturday of the month from 2–4 pm. Please check the upcoming events below for specific dates and details.

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