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THE BOOKSELLERS Q&A presented by Living Room Theaters
May 8, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FreeLiving Room Theaters presents a live Q&A with Michael Powell of the world-renowned Powell’s Books, actress/producer Parker Posey and director of THE BOOKSELLERS D.W. Young. The event will be a discussion of storytelling and the culture of books inspired by THE BOOKSELLERS, a documentary exploring rare book selling in New York City.
THE BOOKSELLERS features book-loving luminaries Fran Lebowitz, Susan Orlean, Gay Talese and a gaggle of eccentrics, nerds, and oddballs whose passions are books and book collecting. The film compiles their stories and, in the telling, conveys the history of publishing, collecting, and the city of New York itself.
Michael Powell
The roots of Powell’s Books — the world’s largest independent bookstore — began in Chicago, where Michael Powell opened his first bookstore in 1970. The first Portland location opened in 1979. Four decades later, Powell’s Books is a cornerstone of the community and continues to operate as a third-generation family-owned business.
Parker Posey
Parker Posey can currently be seen starring in the iconic role of “Dr. Smith” in the Netflix reboot of LOST IN SPACE. One of the most acclaimed actresses in American independent film, Parker has appeared in over 90 films and television productions. When she received “Special Jury Recognition” at the Sundance Film Festival in 1997 for THE HOUSE OF YES, it was the first time that honor had been bestowed on an actor and not a film, a tribute to her unique contribution to the independent film world as well as her performance. She has also received nominations for a Golden Globe® (Best Supporting Actress, “Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay”), two Independent Spirit Awards (BROKEN ENGLISH and PERSONAL VELOCITY)and has worked multiple times with some of the industry’s most sought after directors including Woody Allen, Hal Hartley and Christopher Guest to name just a few. Her book You’re On An Airplane, which was published by Penguin, became a national bestseller after being released last year.
D.W. Young
D.W. Young’s films have screened at festivals around the world including SXSW, Vancouver International Film Festival, Maryland Film Festival, Provincetown Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival and many more. His features A HOLE IN A FENCE and THE HAPPY HOUSE were released by First Run Features. Most recently his short A FAVOR FOR JERRY, filmed on election night 2016, premiered at IFF Boston.
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