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AUTHOR TALK: Prof. David R. Shumway

As part of Independent Film Week (Sept. 16-20), David Shumway, Professor of Literary and Cultural Studies, Carnegie Mellon University, will discuss the works of legendary independent filmmaker John Sayles at the Peters Township Public Library on Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. By showing film clips and reading excerpts from his recently published book, John Sayles, Professor Shumway will provide an overview of the director's career, followed by a question and discussion period.  A book signing reception will begin at 8:00 p.m.

To attend this program and reception, register by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org, at the library circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430. If participants would like to view one or more of Sayles’ films prior to the event, especially Return of the Secaucus Seven, Matewan, and Lone Star, the library has the DVDs of these films in their collection available for a 2-day loan.

John Sayles was published by the University of Illinois Press as a volume in the Contemporary Film Director Series. Copies will be available for purchase at the special book signing price of $15 each.

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David R. Shumway is the director of the Humanities Center and a professor of English and literary and cultural studies at Carnegie Mellon University. His many books include Modern Love: Romance, Intimacy, and the Marriage Crisis. He has recently received a Fulbright award to lecture in Barcelona in the spring of 2013.

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