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OBS presents THUNDER SOUL
OBS co-hosts ... Ford Amphitheatre Screenings (US, 2010, 84 mins, 35mm) Directed By: Mark Landsman Producers: Keith Calder, Mark Landsman, Jessica Wu Cinematographer: Sandra Chandler Editor: Claire Didier
Told with style and pizzazz, the celebratory documentary Thunder Soul celebrates the Kashmere Stage Band, a worldwide sensation in the 1970s whose story will forever change the way you think about high school bands.
When Conrad O. Johnson, a music teacher at a predominately black high school in Houston, replaced the staid stage band standards with contemporary funk, jazz, and original compositions, he changed the lives of his students forever. Not only did they become one of the best bands, professional or amateur, around, but they learned lessons that stayed with them long after graduation. As one former student explains, "He didn't just teach us the music. He taught us how to be men."
Combining archival footage of the band in its full Seventies glory with the members' efforts, thirty-five years later, to reunite and pay tribute to the man they lovingly call "Prof," Mark Landsman's rousing film captures the energy and spirit of the Kashmere Stage Band, demonstrating just how vital music can be in someone's life, no matter what their age.
Doug Jones
Live musical performance by the Kashmere Stage Band.
Expected to attend: Mark Landsman.
Where & When Saturday, June 26th
SCREENING TIME: 8:30pm
Ford Amphitheatre Hollywood, CA 90068
For ticketing information please phone 1-866-345-6337 or email boxoffice@filmindependent.org
About the Los Angeles Film Festival
For the past 16 years, the Los Angeles Film Festival has been a preeminent cinematic event, showcasing the world's best independent features, including premieres of smash-hits The Devil Wears Prada and Sunshine. The Festival connects the movie-loving public to critically acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals, and emerging talent in the heart of Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world.
The 2010 Festival will present 200 features, shorts, and music videos from more than 40 countries including the Pat Tillman documentary, The Tillman Story; Focus Feature's The Kids Are All Right; and Revolución, a collaboration by ten renowned Mexican filmmakers.
The Festival features unique signature programs including the Filmmaker Retreat, Ford Amphitheater Outdoor Screenings, Poolside Chats, and more. Additionally, the Festival screens short films created by high school students and has a special section devoted to music videos.
The Los Angeles Film Festival is produced by Film Independent, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting and supporting independent films and filmmakers. Film Independent produces the acclaimed Spirit Awards, honoring vanguard films that embody innovation and originality.
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