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Now Playing
Family Flicks Third Ward Blues
Free admission
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Directed by Heather Korb
USA, 1999
Color
30 Minutes
Show Times:
Sun., Feb. 7 4:00 PM
Special Events:
Target Free First Sunday: Art from Our Community
Sunday, February 7 1:00 PM
Third Ward Blues celebrates four acclaimed blues guitarists: Albert Collins, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Johnny Clyde Copeland, and Joe "Guitar" Hughes. These musicians — all of whom have passed away since the film was shot in the 1980s - grew up within three blocks of each other in Houston´s Third Ward. Featuring lively performances and entertaining interviews, this film documents a unique aspect of our city´s vibrant cultural history.
Parents, be aware that portions of this film take place in blues nightclubs and show adults engaging in behavior suited to that environment.
Pictured: Joe "Guitar" Hughes
Heather Korb is currently earning her Master of Arts degree at the University of Houston - Clear Lake. Korb formally studied film at the Rice Media Center at Rice University in Houston. She was invited to attend the 1999 Cannes International Film Festival as part of Kodak´s Worldwide Emerging Filmmakers Program. Third Ward Blues is her first film and was nominated for a Keepin´ The Blues Alive Award from the W.C. Handy Foundation and has won numerous awards at festivals.
This screening is cosponsored by the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP).
Be sure to check back for additional screenings or changes in the Films schedule. You can also contact us with questions about future films at film@mfah.org.
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