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| New Film Highlights Work of Graphic Novel Pioneer: 217 Films' Previews Documentary on Lynd Ward at the Maine Reads Festival of the Book By StudentFilmmakers.com posted Mar 19, 2012, 10:31 |
Lynd Ward is the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book illustrators and printmakers in the history of American art. 217 Films' new documentary "O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward" features more than 150 wood engravings, drawings, and illustrations by this important American artist and storyteller. His work chronicles American life in the 20th century, and demonstrates his deep personal commitment to social justice and the plight of the workingman surrounding the years of the Great Depression. http://vimeo.com/two17films/videos
WHAT: Special preview screening of 217 Films' new documentary: "O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward." Introduced by filmmaker Michael Maglaras with the artist's daughter, Robin Ward Savage, in attendance.
WHEN: March 31, 2012 at 5:00pm
WHERE: Maine Reads Festival of the Book
University of Southern Maine, Abromson Center
Portland, Maine
COST: Admission is free. Free parking.
Resources:
http://mainereads.org/MaineFestivaloftheBook.asp
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