Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between
Feature | United States | 71 Minutes | English
Hubris, anger, prejudice...doo-wop, reggae, rock...expectations, heartbreak, transformation...GARLAND JEFFREYS: THE KING OF IN BETWEEN examines the fifty-year career of this genre-bending, biracial singer-songwriter and asks why “the name Garland Jeffreys either means nothing to you or everything to you.” Friends and admirers such as avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson, actor Harvey Keitel and singer-songwriters Bruce Springsteen, Graham Parker and Vernon Reid provide commentary on the quixotic nature of success as well as personal experiences with the dark side of the music business. Critics Robert Christgau and David Hajdu offer contextualizing takes on Garland’s artistry while Garland and his wife, Claire Jeffreys, fill in the story with their uniquely honest takes. A wild and emotional journey, the film ends with a once-tormented man now fulfilled and satisfied despite never reaching, as his daughter puts it, “big fame.” The film won the Audience Award at the DOC NYC Film Festival and Best Documentary Feature at the Coney Island Film Festival, Kansas City International Film Festival and the Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival.
Director: Claire Jeffreys
After the Screening: A live conversation with director Claire Jeffreys.
If Jack Reacher Could Sing
Short | United States | 31 Minutes | English
IF JACK REACHER COULD SING is a short film featuring Lee Child, creator of Jack Reacher, collaborating with the indie band Naked Blue to create music inspired by his iconic character. The film offers Reacher fans a fresh, unexpected look at Lee Child’s creative process, while also celebrating the enduring influence of the character across mediums. It’s an entertaining and insightful piece that bridges literature, music, and fandom in a unique way, culminating in the original music video, Clothes On My Back.
Director: NC Heikin (Kimjongilia; Sound of Redemption, The Frank Morgan Story; Life & Life)
After the Screening: A live Q&A with producer James Egan and Naked Blue (Scott and Jennifer Smith), the Americana singing/songwriting duo featured in the film, plus a performance by the duo.
Tickets - $10
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