Actually Wade Williams did own the copywrite on the film in questions and MOMA cancelled the screening rather than pay him. There is NO fair use exemption for museums. MOMA generally does not pay, because most major studios and rights holders have an arrangement with them. MR. Williams did not and in fact that film was showing about 10 days later at the FILM FORUM which was in fact renting it from him. On rare occasions MOMA has paid, but in general they do not as most companies allow them to show films at no charge. It is a fairly unique arrangement due to their long history. I know of no other institution which has such a deal. Mr. Williams was within his rights to instist on payment and MOMA prefered to cancel the screening rather than set a precedent. Jessica Rosner Kino International Kino International Corporation 333 W. 39th St. Suite 503 New York, NY 10018 (212)629-6880 fax: (212)714-0871 ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.sa.ua.edu/screensite