Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art will screen the documentary film “Ferlinghetti” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in conjunction with its current exhibit, “Cross Pollination.”

The exhibit features the writings, paintings and graphic works of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, 93, Beat era poet and co-founder of San Francisco’s City Lights book store and publishing company.

The 82-minute film “Ferlinghetti,” 2009, directed by Christopher Felver, includes archival photographs and historical footage, and appearances by Allen Ginsberg, Michael McClure, Dennis Hopper, Dave Eggers and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gary Snyder.

Tickets to the screening costs $10 at the door.

The exhibit runs until Sept. 23 at 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Museum admission: $5, children under 12 free.

Information: 939-7862, svma.org.

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