Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton Directed by Stephen Silha, Eric Slade, and Dawn Logsdon

Thursday, August 22, 7:30 pm, FREE
Director Stephen Silha present for a post-screening discussion

Tickets available at the Bazinet lobby desk at 6 pm

James Broughtons epitaph says all you need to know about him: Adventurenot predicament. SXSW Review

This lively documentary celebrates the 100^th anniversary of poet and experimental filmmaker James Broughton (1913-1999), a central figure in San Franciscos art world whose work played a pivotal role in creating todays flourishing indie film scene. The entertaining collage of animated bits and excerpts from his oeuvre includes interviews with people who knew him best, including his son, long-time male lover, and former Film in the Cities director Sally Dixon. 2013, DCP, 82 mins. Preceded by a new print of Broughtons The Bed (1968, 16mm, 20 mins).

Social/Brief: Big Joy
Thursday, August 22, FREE
Garden Cafe, 6 pm; Walker Cinema, 7 pm
Copresented with Rain Taxi Review of Books

Express your hedonism in 20 seconds or less! This workshop with featured guest writers celebrates all thats good about life, love, sex, summer and more. A reading before the Big Joy screening follows.

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