American Graffiti Tribute
I attended the American Graffiti event in Petaluma a week ago, celebrating the 35th anniversary of “American Graffiti”.
Today I am traveling with my son Jeff up to Modesto, California (hometown for George Lucas) where we will be participating in a day long tribute event. There is a good article and interview that appeared in the Modesto BEE newspaper: you can read it HERE
UPDATE
While I was in Modesto for the second American Graffiti celebration, the first being the event in Petaluma, I had a terrific time with my son Jeff, meeting lots of exciting people, spending some time with George’s sister Wendy, and just hanging out with everyone from George’s home town. Wes Page made a really nice one minute bio — lots of fun shots of me shooting everyone else at this wonderful event.
from Wes: “I had the honor of meeting (and filming) Academy Award winning cinematographer, Haskell Wexler when he came to Modesto, California for the 35th anniversary of the film ‘American Graffiti’ on which he served as visual consultant and cimematographer.”
I had a wonderful time traveling with my father up to Modesto. Everyone was so nice and we were both treated like royalty — only my father is the only real royalty here. The enthusiasm for the movie, 35 years later and still as strong as ever, was totally amazing. Several weeks later I think they are still celebrating!
It is nice to see the little BIO that Wes did. The video is showing in the Graffiti Museum in Modesto, right down the street from the State Street Theater where the 35th Anniversary celebration was held.
For several years now I have been trying to locate Haskell Wexler.In 1963 his filming crew came to Southwest Georgia(Albany) to document the organizing efforts for the March On Washington. I was working as a field secretary for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.His crew was with us all the way to Washington.
I would like to get in touch with him.My name is Bob Mants
282 Oak Drive Lowndesboro,Alabbama36752-4808. Phone :334/421-2427