A Man Named Pearl

I think this will be the documentary to see this year.  This world could use a lot more Pearls!

A bigoted remark dissuades Pearl Fryar from moving into a white neighborhood. Told “Black people don’t keep up their yards,” Pearl creates an extraordinary topiary garden that conveys his philosophy of Love, Peace and Goodwill.

Opening in Seattle, August 1st (see schedule below for other cities.)
SIFF Cinema
321 Mercer Street at 3rd Avenue, McCaw Hall
In the heart of Seattle Center's theatre district
Show Information: 206.633.7151

View the Trailer.

COLD SPRING, N.Y.: The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden, a preservation project of the Garden Conservancy, is the subject of a new feature length  documentary film entitled A MAN NAMED PEARL. The film will have its nationwide launch at the Angelika Film Center in New York City on July 18th, 2008.

A MAN NAMED PEARL is about Pearl Fryar, an African-American man who challenged stereotypes by creating a garden paradise on his three acre yard. With no formal training and limited resources, Pearl takes throwaway plants from a local nursery and teaches himself the art of topiary gardening.

Told in a candid and often humorous way A MAN NAMED PEARL opens both hearts and minds and is an expression of Pearl’s genuine belief that anyone can rise above obstacles and social barriers.

The schedule to date is:
May 23 (pre-release) WASHINGTON, DC - Avalon Theatre
SANTA FEE, NM- The Screen
June 13-16 (pre-release) DETROIT, MI – Detroit Institute of Arts
July 18 NEW YORK, NY - Angelika Film Center
July 25 ENCINO, CA – Laemmle Town Center
IRVINE, CA – Regal Westpark
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – Regency Laguna Niguel
LOS ANGELES, CA – Laemmle Music Hall
PASADENA, CA – Laemmle One Colorado
August 1 PLEASANTVILLE, NY - Jacob Burns Film Center
SEATTLE, WA – SIFF Cinema

 

Comments

[Michelle]

What a neat documentary! I hope it comes to my city (Austin, TX) this year. I would love to see it!