The History of Sound
Date
Monday, September 8, 2025
Wristband Pick-up: Starting at 5:30 pm
Screening: 7:30 pm
Location
Tickets
Guests must RSVP to attend.
Admission is free. Attendees will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
RSVP does not guarantee entry.
MEMBER PERK: Active KCRW Members and NHMLA guests receive priority admission until 7 pm.
KCRW, Film Independent, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and MUBI invite you to an advance screening of The History of Sound, followed by a discussion with director Oliver Hermanus.
Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, The History of Sound is a sweeping, moving and tender romance that spans decades and continents. In 1917, Lionel (Mescal, Aftersun) – a young, talented music student – meets David (O’Connor, Challengers) at the Boston Conservatory, where a connection over a deep love of music leads to a fleeting love affair. They reconnect years later, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional folk songs. This unexpected reunion and the music they preserve will shape the course of Lionel’s life for decades to come.
Program Schedule
WRISTBAND PICK-UP: Starting at 5:30 pm
AFTER-HOURS MUSEUM ACCESS: 5:30–7 pm
Galleries include: Grand Foyer, African Mammal Hall, North American Mammal Hall, Judith Perlstein Welcome Center, and the Theater Gallery
FOOD & BEVERAGE: South LA Cafe in the Welcome Center will be open until 7 pm
Purchases are permitted in the theater (drinks must have lids).
No outside food or drinks allowed.
DOORS OPEN: 6:45 pm
SCREENING: 7:30 pm
Conversation to follow the screening