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Llyn Foulkes, One Man Band, Co-Director Tamar Halpern

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At age 70, LA painter and one-man-band musician Llyn Foulkes struggles to be remembered. As he finishes two paintings, one that cost him his marriage, he feverishly works to create deep, three-dimensional ‘pictures’ layering real objects and shadows. When no one attends his NY show, he blames himself. With commentary from Dennis Hopper, we learn Llyn was kicked out of the Ferus Gallery for insulting another artist’s work, setting the tone for the next fifty years of his refusal to sell out. Twenty years after performing on the Tonight Show, he plays ‘The Machine’ alone, a one-man band in both music and art. Part Clint Eastwood, part political anarchist, this intimate portrait of Llyn Foulkes follows his obsessive craft and process for eight years. Director Tamar Halpern stops by for a conversation on capturing the essence of a modern iconoclast.

For news and updates on Llyn Foulkes, One Man Band go to: http://www.llynfoulkesfilm.com

Laemmle’s Music Hall, May 16-22, five shows daily at
12:40 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:20 pm, 7:40 pm, 10:00 pm. Q and A with Llyn Foulkes and filmmakers Tamar Halpern and Chris Quilty. Friday, Saturday May 16, after the 7:40pm screening and Saturday May 17, after the 7:40pm screening

Laemmle’s Playhouse, Saturday May 17 at 11 am, Sunday May 18 at 11am, Monday, May 19 7:30pm. Q and A with Llyn Foulkes and filmmakers Tamar Halpern and Chris Quilty. Monday, May 19, after the 7:30pm screening

Laemmle’s NoHo, Saturday May 17 at 11 am, Sunday May 18 at 11am, Wednesday, May 21, 7:30pm. Q and A with Llyn Foulkes and filmmakers Tamar Halpern and Chris Quilty. Sunday May 18 after the 11am screening

“A queasy thriller… undeniably fascinating to watch” 
- Variety

“Entertainingly introspective… An engaging tribute to an artist who has stayed true to himself… Foulkes is a joy to watch in action.” 
- The Hollywood Reporter

“An illuminating portrait of the artist as a hermetic, self-doubting, obsessive-compulsive perfectionist… Directed with an affectionate but not uncritical eye.” 
- Variety

“Provocative and wildly entertaining. The engaging doc ‘Llyn Foulkes One Man Band’ profiles the fascinating life and work of a true rebel of the art world.
” – MSN.com

“A quality look into the life and art of a tremendous artistic mind.
” – FILMTHREAT