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7 Dudley Cinema presents its 3rd annual Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, Jan 4, 6:30 p.m. at Sponto Gallery. 7 Dudley cinema continues its tradition of media archeology by unearthing and screening rare glimpses into Venice history. Films include: “I Love You, Alice B. Toklas,” shot in Venice in the 60s, “The End of the Western World,” Pegarty Long’s “Oh, Baby,” and more. Most filmmakers will be available for a discussion afterwards. 7 Dudley Ave, Venice, (310) 306-7330, free admission, www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema, Come early – seating is limited.