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Confessions of an Independent Legend: A Master Class with Melvin Van Peebles

Visiting Artist!
Confessions of an Independent Legend: A Masterclass with Melvin Van Peebles
Tuesday, Sep 8, 7Â10pm
Instructor: Melvin Van Peebles
Tuition: $40/WigglyWorld members, $50/general
Max Attendance: 50

You're gonna get schooled! This evening is a rare opportunity to listen to the stories of one of America's legendary independent filmmakers, Melvin Van Peebles. Initially rocketed to the film world's stage with both acclaim and controversy for his early filmsÂ1968's The Story of a Three-Day Pass and 1971's Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss SongÂMelvin has made a career of challenging Hollywood's boundaries and doing it on his own terms. After getting turned down by major studies, Melvin self-financed the story of a Black Ghetto hero and in turn gave birth to Independent Black Cinema. His new film Confessionsofa Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha continuous his playful and wry humor while applying a mixed bag of modern digital techniques, animation and stock footage. As with everything from this film director, writer, producer, editor, actor and composer, Melvin extends his creativity beyond the scriptwriting to the entire process of film producing. Indie filmmaking takes guts and cleverness. Use this evening to expand your own boundaries by asking questions and listening to Melvin's stories.