# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Talk: PHILL BRANCH
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, and director Phill Branch discusses his new memoir, "The Double Dutch Fuss".

In this honest and lyrical book, Branch explores his struggle to break free from the strict expectations of Blackness and masculinity that have shaped his life. Growing up under the watchful eye of a father, a charismatic Army veteran, Branch felt different and often defective in his father's eyes. His experiences, including being punished for playing jump rope with girls, illustrated the rigid codes of behavior imposed on him.

Branch shares his journey from Newark, New Jersey, to Los Angeles, confronting the complexities of being the queer Black son of a complicated father. He reflects on early inappropriate relationships, his successful rebranding at Hampton University, and the stark realities of Hollywood life as a struggling writer. 

"The Double Dutch Fuss" delves into the burdens of expectation, to be a boy, to be Black, and to be queer—while addressing the fears of emotional and physical violence. The branch examines the deep connections between fathers and sons and how healing past wounds can lead to freedom. His narrative is an insightful and often humorous exploration of identity, masculinity, and the radical act of choosing to live authentically.

The Author Talk is moderated by Jon Goode.

Register today! 

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlanta/author-talk-phill-branch/200030265674807
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Atlanta
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30303
- **lat**: 33.7575
- **long**: -84.3879
- **full address**: One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30303

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author Talk: PHILL BRANCH being held?
  - **A:** Author Talk: PHILL BRANCH takes place on Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30303.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author Talk: PHILL BRANCH?
  - **A:** Author Talk: PHILL BRANCH is organized by Fulton County Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author Talk: PHILL BRANCH is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Atlanta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Author Talk: PHILL BRANCH sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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