American Maverick The Life and Times of Pete McCloskey
Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:30 pm, $6
Rough Cuts is a series of work-in-progress documentary screenings that are produced every other month by The LAB. Each evening one rough cut of a feature-length documentary will be screened, followed by a moderated conversation about the film led by guests who are either accomplished filmmakers or established film professionals.
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, September 15 at noon.
for info www.thelab.org/roughcuts
American Maverick The Life and Times of Pete McCloskey
Produced and Directed by Rob Caughlan
At a time when the word maverick is increasingly heard this political season, it might be worth considering the life of Pete McCloskeyenvironmental crusader, politician, marine veteran, gadfly. As a presidential candidate, he led the charge to impeach President Nixonbefore Watergate. As a Republican congressman, he co-founded the first Earth Day and co-authored the Endangered Species Act. And at age 78, he came out of retirement to wage one more unexpected, brave campaign. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Paul Newman, American Maverick – The Life and Times of Pete McCloskey offers an unexpected portrait of a true American character.
Moderators – Michael Wilson and Natalie Zimmerman
Michael Wilson and Natalie Zimmerman recently formed Social Satisfaction Media and made their first feature-length documentary, Silhouette City, which premiered at the Miami International Film Festival. Wilson and Zimmermans other projects have included performance new media, installation and photography, and they have exhibited/performed at festival, museums, galleries and art centers throughout the world. They are currently artists in residence at the Headlands Center for the Arts.