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Activist & Filmmaker Kevin Epps
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"FAM BAM," The latest offering by San
Francisco filmmaker Kevin Epps will be screened at the de Young Museum
on Friday, November 25. In "FAM BAM" (urban term for
close-nit family), Epps examines the importance of "La Familia." Epps
opens the lens and opens his heart to take a personal look at the Black
Family structure and its ability to survive despite the shackles of
slavery, "Jim Crow" laws, and the "crack attack" in urban communities.
"Our complex family structure is
beautifully unique and deserves to be documented in a manner that heals
our community, celebrates our diversity, and teaches others about the
depths of our complexities," said Kevin Epps, filmmaker and community
acitivist.
"FAM BAM" is a short documentary that
provides a critical look into the Black Family structure. The story is
told through the use of video, archival footage, still photos, audio,
text, cartoon/animation and sculptures."
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Filmmaker Kevin Epps addresses audience at the de Young's
Filmmaker's Lounge. Click Image to hear about "FAM BAM."
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The world premiere of "FAM BAM"
will be followed by a question and answer period with Epps. Two
screenings will be held at the de Young Museum's Koret Auditorium,
Friday November 25, 6:30 p.m. and 7:10 p.m., and they are free to the
public. Tickets are limited. Free tickets will be distributed at 5:30
p.m. while they last in front of the Koret Auditorium.
A special appeal is being made to
youth and youth organizations to attend the multicultural screenings of
"FAM BAM." Seating is limited and is on a "first come, first served"
basis. This event is part of the 2011 Artist Fellows series presented with collaborating partner, The African American Art & Culture Complex. The de Young Museum's Artist Fellow series has been generously funded by The James Irvine Foundation's Innovation Fund.
About Kevin Epps
Community activist and award-winning filmmaker, Kevin Epps, grew
his skills from public access shows and classes at the Film Arts
Foundation to an awarded film career with acclaimed documentaries
"Straight Outta Hunter's Point" and "Black Rock". Epps' success scored
projects with the likes of Google, Yahoo, Discovery Channel, Current TV
and a host of other well-known organizations. His passion for advocacy
of underserved communities leads him to give back by working with
various community art spaces, as well as serving on the boards of two
local non-profit organizations. Epps currently has several projects in
the works and looks forward to shooting his first feature film.
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