"GREENSBORO, NC
– Geeksboro will host an opening gala for their newest art show “Star Wars:
FANdemonium” with a special preview screening of filmmaker Patrick Read
Johnson’s long-awaited feature film “5-25-77” on December 13.
“Star Wars: FANdemonium” is a multi-media art installation
that features original artwork, prints and vintage memorabilia from the “Star
Wars” universe.
The art show will also showcase the art and sequential
storytelling of “Strikes,” a 26-page autobiographical sequential short written
by Bret Parks, owner of Ssalefish Comics and illustrated by Winston Salem
artist Ben Towle. Geeksboro will partner with ACME Comics to present an
exclusive “Force Awakens” reprinting of “Strikes.”
Other local artists who will be featured in the show
include Dan Dos Santos, Brian Smith and T.A. Boatwright.
Filmmaker, UNC School of the Arts professor and ‘First Fan
of Star Wars’ Patrick Reed Johnson will conclude the Opening Gala at the
Greensboro premiere of his independently produced feature film “5-25-77.” The
film stars John Francis Daley (“Freaks and Geeks”) in the lead role of Pat.
Named after the original release date of George Lucas’ now
classic “Star Wars: A New Hope,” “5-25-77” is Johnson’s autobiography about
growing up in rural Illinois, falling in love and most notably being the first
person on earth not associated with the production of “Star Wars” to watch the
film.
A veteran feature film director, Johnson’s previous movie
credits include the sci-fi comedy “Spaced Invaders,” as well as cult favorites
“Angus” and “Baby’s Day Out.”
Geeksboro will present a Q&A with Johnson after the
film.
The opening gala for “Star Wars: FANdemonium” will begin
at 6 p.m. Sunday, December 13 with the screening of “5-25-77” slated to begin
at 6:45 p.m.
Tickets for the opening gala event are $8 each and can be
purchased online at www.geeksboro.com/starwars."
- A Press Release
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