It will be hosted by Sharon Zuber, professor of Film and Media Studies and English, and can be seen on Friday, Feb. Combining archival footage with rotoscopic animation, "Tower" is based entirely on first-person testimonies and is a suspenseful retelling of the tragic day a sniper climbed the iconic tower at the University of Texas and opened fire on the people below. He and director Matt Ornstein will be present after the film to discuss the project and some of the remarkable results of Davis' unusual person-to-person campaign.Īmong the films being shown involving William & Mary alumni is "Tower," produced by Megan Gilbride '00. Davis, an accomplished musician who has performed worldwide with rock legends Little Richard and Chuck Berry, uses his spare time to meet and befriend members of the Ku Klux Klan.
On Saturday at 8:30, the Virginia premiere of “Accidental Courtesy: Darryl Davis, Race & America” will be shown.
"Wth the films and special guests we have lined up, we think we have achieved that." "For the 10th anniversary we wanted to showcase all the William & Mary talent in the filmmaking industry among faculty, alumni and students," said Liz Sykes '06, co-producer of this year's GFF. All screenings will take place at the Kimball Theatre, with workshops and receptions happening on the William & Mary campus or at Merchants Square. Highlighting the festival will be five Virginia premieres and eight international films from or about countries such as India, Japan, Russia and Pakistan. The festival will feature a diverse program of films and live events showcasing the work of international filmmakers, William & Mary faculty and emerging student talent from around the globe.
The William & Mary Global Film Festival (GFF) is celebrating its 10 th anniversary with four days of films, special guests, workshops and receptions from Feb.