POPaganda: The Art & Crimes of Ron English

Fri, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 29
7:15, 9:15; Sat & Sun: 2:00, 4:00, 7:15, 9:15; and Wed: 2:00, 7:15, 9:15
$4.00 Seniors & Children; $6.00 Bargain 2:00PM Shows; $8.00 Adults

Artist Ron English doesn't so much speak truth to power, he yells it
to everyone through his altered billboard art. Pedro Carvajal's
documentary examines English's life and art and invites the viewer to
really consider public versus private space and high versus low art.
This engaging and often hilarious documentary on Ron English,
celebrated prankster father of agit-pop, is a must-see for anyone who
enjoys watching corporations' carefully-sharpened iconography being
used against them as a weapon of mass destruction. Provided you can
endure the soundtrack (English found out that Saddam Hussein held the
record for having the most songs written about him, so he set out to
top it) you'll find an interesting story of a man who has dedicated
the better part of his life to creating art for the people. Infused
with Ron's infectious passion, THE ART & CRIMES OF RON ENGLISH is an
engaging thrill ride into the life and art of the "billboard bandit"
that will inspire and activate.

What critics are saying about POPaganda:

"An eye-opening journey through the life and career of this renegade
artist"
--Eric Campos - Film Threat

"A colorful and riveting look at a subversive and his art"
--LOGAN HILL AND BILGE EBIRI, New York Magazine

"Carvajal's documentary is a fascinating portrait of the billboard
bandit, complete with how-to pointers and a wealth of imagery and ideas"
--The Austin Chronicle

"Pedro Carvajal's POPaganda: The Art and Crimes of Ron English more
than satisfies. Its fast-motion look at this guerrilla artist, who
targets corporate billboards with pasted-on caricatures, transcends
mere rooting interest in the anti-authoritarian's antics."
--The San Francisco Weekly

"Cheering is a more likely reaction to Pedro Carvajal's POPaganda:
The Art and Crimes of Ron English"
--The San Francisco Bay Guardian

"Engaging and enjoyable"
--Matt Langdon - Filmcritic.com

"Ron's art is an antidote to the poison in our culture"
--Lilly Hatch, NY Arts Magazine

Watch the trailer at: www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2671132

Venue:

Red Vic Movie House
1727 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-668-3994
http://www.redvicmoviehouse.com

Between Cole and Shrader, just a block and a half east from Golden
Gate Park. The Red Vic is also served directly by MUNI routes:
7,33,37,43, & 71. MUNI route 6 & N-Judah come within a few blocks.

Additional Info:

415-668-3994
http://www.redvicmoviehouse.com