Peter Bratt, director and writer of Follow Me Home
is so concerned with the understanding of his film, he comes to every screening to lead a discussion following the viewing.
Today at 7 p.m. in the Walter Hall room 135, Bratt will present his award-winning film exploring race and identity. The movie is a story about four artists and their expedition across the American countryside. Bratt is of South American Indian ancestry and used the film to weave together traditions of Native, African and Latin cultures.
Bratt's film earned the Best Director award at the 1996 American Indian Film Festival, Best Feature Film Audience Award at the 1996 San Francisco International Film Festival and Official Selection in the 1996 Sundance Film Festival, according to a news release. The movie is not available for purchase, because Bratt is so insistent on being at the screenings and having discussions with the people who watch it.
Because the film means so much to him and because of the personal effect of the message he wants to be there to get their questions and help them understand the film said Kacie Scherry, cultural arts chair of the University Program Council.
Scherry said it is not the first time the movie has been shown at Ohio University. The film was shown on campus seven years ago. Scherry said even though it has been here before, a different student body will have the chance to see it.
One of the trustees saw the film in Cleveland and brought the film to our attention because it was such an interesting film
said Scherry.
Lee Freedman, UPC public relations director, said he hopes that students will get a better understanding of different cultures from the movie.
It's something we are giving back to the community. UPC only gets so much money and we try to spread it out and bring positive presentations to OU students
said Freedman.
Freedman described the film as a humorous, informative and overall interesting movie that focuses on race identity.
The running time of the movie is 100 minutes. Admission is free to OU students and $2 for general admission. Tickets are available at the door today.
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