New Films—Independent Artists

Drawn from the newest crop of independent documentary films, this series presents the stories and gifts of musicians, visual artists, writers, and filmmakers. The films focus on passionate risk-takers and inventors who infuse artistic craft with independent vision.

October 25-November 20
Tickets (unless otherwise noted): $6/3 U of M students, seniors, WAM members--available at the Museum Store (612-625-9495) or at door. Seating is limited

Saturday, October 25, 8 p.m. (Tickets for this event are $8/6)
A live performance by Chicago one-man-band sensation The Lonesome Organist follows the film!
Let Me Be Your Band
A film by Heather and Derek Emerson
Let Me Be Your Band uncovers the unique musical genre of one man bands. From a kitchen sink tuba to Game-Boy-generated electronica, these fiercely independent and talented musicians display a passion to innovate. 2002, 75 minutes.
**Presented in conjunction with Paul and Sheila Wellstone World Music Day**

Thursday, October 30, 7 p.m. DOUBLE FEATURE
Richart
A film by Vanessa Renwick and Dawn Smallman
Richard Tracy (a.k.a. Richart), confounds the notion of an "outsider" artist and inspires awe with over 35,000 artworks in his yard and home. 2001, 23 minutes.
Off the Charts: The Song-Poem Story
A film by Jamie Meltzer
Are your songs worth $$$? Thousands of songwriters respond to such come-ons--sending their lyrics (and their money) to song-poem publishers who produce studio recordings. Individual expressions, interpreted by this peculiar music business, result in songs unlike anything you’ve ever heard. 2003, 54 minutes.

Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m.
In the Mirror of Maya Deren
A film by Martina Kudlacek
In the Mirror of Maya Deren is a pitch-perfect documentary of avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren. Featuring collaborators and friends such as Alexander Hammid, Jonas Mekas, the late Stan Brakhage, and a John Zorn score. 2002, 104 minutes.

Thursday, November 13, 7 p.m.
Sundance Film Festival 2003 Grand Prize Nominee
Bukowski: Born Into This
A film by John Dullaghan
Bukowski: Born Into This packs in rare documentary clips of the legendary late writer Charles Bukowski. The film reveals--without glorifying--Bukowski's brutish side. But the gift of the film is hearing Bukowski's resonant voice. Like his life, it is full and soft, and occasionally broken. 2003, 122 minutes.

Friday, November 14, 7 p.m.
Sundance Film Festival 2002 Jury Prize Winner
How to Draw a Bunny
A film by John Walter
How to Draw a Bunny is a portrait of Ray Johnson whose life and death--and all the art in between--made him "New York's most famous unknown artist." Featuring accounts by Christo, Chuck Close, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, and others. 2002, 90 minutes.

Thursday, November 20, 7 p.m.
Cinerama Adventure
A film by David Strohmaier
Cinerama Adventure is a sweeping overview of the short-lived but influential movie format Cinerama. Meet the remarkable inventors and view eye-popping film clips from this entertainment thrill. 2002, 96 minutes.

Funding provided by the Community Initiative of the University of Minnesota
in partnership with Coca-Cola.