November 6, 2011
“I wonder if the artist ever lives his life — he is so busy recreating it.” ~Poet Anne Sexton
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Vashon benefit screening – Thu 11/10 @ 8pm
November 4, 2011[From VashonMaury-Island Beachcomber] A film with a powerful message A prize-winning new documentary, “A Lot Like You,” will screen at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Vashon Theatre. The film is directed by Eliaichi Kimaro, a first-generation American with a Tanzanian father and Korean mother who traveled to Tanzania […]
indieWIRE previews ALLY’s NY screening
November 2, 2011indieWIRE’s blog, Shadow and Act, previewed A Lot Like You for its upcoming screening at the African Diaspora International Film Festival in New York on Thursday 12/8. If you’re in town, I will also be speaking on a panel about “Monetizing Independent Cinema” on Saturday 12/10 at 2pm at Columbia University (Teacher’s College). […]
The story behind the story…finally
November 1, 2011On Tue 11/1, Pete, Eric and I sat down with Leslie Brown at the Beachcomber, who tapped into the story that’s been waiting to be told. Together, we reflected on our intense (and ongoing) collaboration on this project…our deeply personal journey to unearth the heart of our film, how the evolving score shaped the tone […]
10/21/11, Central Cinema (Seattle)
October 22, 2011Central Cinema Marquee – 10/21/2011 HUGE thanks to all who came out tonight, to Connie and Jake for making this event possible by placing the winning Strangercrombie bid for this screening, and to Central Cinema for creating such a fabulous venue for film enthusiasts and filmmakers alike!!
The Burk-Fawcett Bump—Part 1: In the Beginning
October 18, 2011Connie Burk Jake Fawcett This Friday 10/21, the NW Network will be hosting a screening of A Lot […]
NW Network hosts ALLY screening on 10/21 (Seattle)
October 7, 2011Storytelling is a vital path towards social transformation. The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian, & Gay Survivors of Abuse has been turning silence into stories into social change for nearly 25 years. Join us as we share the story of our Board President, Eli Kimaro. Her full length independent […]
ALLY wins Best Documentary in Montreal!
October 4, 2011The Best Documentary Feature film award went to Eliaichi Kimaro for A LOT LIKE YOU (Tanzania/U.S.). The jury had this to say about the film: “This story, which borders on a legend, will touch everyone’s heart, regardless of gender, colour, personal history and social condition: the most optimistic of the […]
Eliaichi Kimaro at WSCADV annual conference
September 28, 201109/21/2011: I was fortunate enough to deliver the closing keynote at the annual conference of the WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. I’m so grateful to have this opportunity to reflect on this film’s journey, and the power of story to shape our worlds…as individuals and as a movement…
Hey DC!!! | A LOT LIKE YOU | Artisphere
September 27, 2011Artisphere will be presenting the DC Area Premiere of A Lot Like You Wednesday, October 5 at 8pm. Dome Theater 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA $6 To buy tickets, CLICK HERE