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| Sally (Cytron) Gati, David Gati, Frank Gati contact: sallygati@sbcglobal.net |
 See the trailer. See the movie.Ferenc Tobak, a Hungarian-American bagpiper, with cameras and bagpipes in hand, went to the Csángó areas of Romania looking for bagpipers and melodies. As a result, he acquired a treasure trove of priceless footage of the last bagpipers, Gypsy fiddlers, flutists, singers, dancers, and craftsmen. It's a film about a man and his love for the people he met and the music they made, an exotic road trip that lets us see this hidden traditional world. (90 min. 2014) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CULTURE COLLECTOR Ferenc Tobak Screenings |
ABOUT MY FATHER Sam Cytron: A Life in Music
Made by his daughter, this biographical film tells about a musician's personal and creative life. As a violin prodigy, Sammie Levine was praised in the press in the 1920s. He worked in Hollywood for TV, recordings, & movie studio orchestras as Sam Cytron, did TV skits with Alan Young & Henny Youngman, & toured with Frank Sinatra. Told by those closest to him and underscored with his own music. (99 min. 2013)
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| DAN CYTRON: One Artist's POV |
a "behind-the-canvas" biographical story exploring the ideas of creativity, celebrity, and survival through the voice and paintings of Los Angeles artist and maker of Sam Francis' paints and inks. By seeing and hearing critics, gallery owners, and collectors, we also see their part in the business of art. [56 min. 2011]
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| MASTER YOURSELF: The Possibility for Conscious Change |
features Richard Liebow, a San Francisco Gurjieffian and hypnotist and his group [24min. 2003]
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BAY CITY LUV:
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Six African-American street-corner gospel singers' individual stories mixed with soulfully sung a cappella harmonies give us insights as to how homelessness affects them and why their music touches us. [29:31 min. 2005]
See the movie.See trailer. Read more about the film. If you'd like to buy a hard copy of this film, please contact sallygati@sbcglobal.net |
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| INDIAN ACTORS' WORKSHOP | Jay Silverheels ("Tonto"), the Lone Ranger's sidekick, organized an acting group to teach urban-American Indians how to do parts in Hollywood films and plays. Improvisations let them discuss militancy, identity, and generational attitudes. [20 min. filmed in l969; edited 1988] Watch the slideshow. See the movie. |
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| TRADITIONS FOR SALE | A behind-the-scenes look at some very special Hungarian folk artists and how their embroidery, hand-painted furniture, folksongs, and dances are being revived and sold to tourists. [50 min. 1996] Read more. or See the movie. If you'd like to buy a hard copy in English or Hungarian, please contact me at my email address. 2016 screening |
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| STARTING OVER IN AMERICA: The Story of the Hungarian 56ers |
Personal stories told by Hungarian refugees who came to the United States after the failed 1956 Hungarian Revolution and how they made this country their home. [57 min. 2002] Read more.
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The first story, “Friendship”, is about their surprising meeting and how they get to be inseparable friends. It gives encouragement to children who are looking for friendship and acceptance.
Click here to see "Friendship" .
The second story is “The Times Tables” about how the clever parrot helps Pedro learn his multiplication tables in both English and Spanish. It is a story that encourages children to make difficult subjects fun.
Click here to see "The Times Tables".
The third story, “The Fiesta”, tells how the musical duo of Pancho & Pedro learns to persist when preparing to entertain at a Mexican fiesta. It also encourages an interest, participation, and love of cultural events.
Click here to see "The Fiesta".
