This is the thing I filmed for last December. Michael told me some of my footage will be in it, by the way. This means that when you see a guy talking about translating Selby's work from book to Hollywood film, that's footage I filmed and the guy talking is my dad. :)
Also, my *own* world premiere of my documentary will be in LA the week of my birthday (9/25). I can't make it (plane tickets don't currently fit into my budget of $0 *lol*), but hopefully studio people do. And, hopefully they LOOVVVEEEEE it. LOL again.
Now, without further ado, here is the press release! I will correct the links tomorrow so that you can click on them from here. I need to get some sleep, for now. Congrats again, Michael! You definitely deserve it!
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PRESS RELEASE
Los Angeles, Ca. - August 22, 2005
Squitten Pix, announces the WORLD PREMIERE of the documentary feature, "HUBERT SELBY JR: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow" at the 31st Deauville American Film Festival.
"HUBERT SELBY JR: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow", directed by Michael W. Dean, executive produced by Suzanne Selby and Kenneth Shiffrin and narrated by Robert Downey Jr., is a harrowing and engaging exploration into the life and art of the renowned author Hubert Selby Jr., who against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. Overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life. His novel "Last Exit to Brooklyn" banned upon release in England went on to become a major motion picture and to gain the literary respect it demanded. "Requiem for a Dream" another of Selby¹s works made into a major film stunned audiences around the world. Selby's canon of work represents seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.
The feature length documentary, "HUBERT SELBY JR: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow," is a fascinating look at the writer who described himself as "a scream looking for a mouth," by those who knew him best. Archival footage and new interviews from the legion of artists and friends that shared his passion for literature and love of life drive this insightful film. Sharing their love, appreciation and insight are Lou Reed, Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Darren Aronofsky, Uli Edel, Nicolas Winding Refn, Henry Rollins, Jerry Stahl, Richard Price, Nick Tosches, Amiri Baraka, Gilbert Sorrentino, Anthony Kiedis, James Remar, Michael Silverblatt and others. It also features rare footage of Selby himself reflecting on his life and work. Music by Imperial Crowns, Martyn LeNoble, Steve Munger, Bob Bartosik and others. The film is edited by Ryan Brown.
The recently completed film is available for worldwide distribution.
Contact Squitten Pix in Los Angeles 213 413-5342 or 323 653-6056
At the Festival - Press office of the festival - Diana Badreddina 33 1 41 34 2109
For more info about the film go to http://www.cubbymovie.com
It premieres at the:
31st Deauville American Film Festival - Festival du Cinema Américain
Deauville, France
Screening: Saturday, September 3 and
Sunday, September 4 at the Casino Cinema. (times to be determined)
"HUBERT SELBY JR: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow" is one of ten documentaries selected for the "Uncle Sam's Docs" section of the Deauville American Film Festival. The other documentaries included are: Born Into Brothels, The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room, Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate, Grizzly Man, The Outsider: A Film About James Toback, The Protocols Of Zion, Stolen and The Year Of The Yao.
For the first time, Canal+ will reward one of "Uncle Sam's Docs" by giving it a "Favorite Documentary Canal + Award" during the Deauville Festival's closing ceremony on Sunday, September 11.
For more info about the Deauville Film Festival go to http://www.festival-deauville.com
Posted by Vampira at August 22, 2005 12:27 AM