On knowledge and success.
The winter months in Boston are getting harder to handle for my Californian blood. I have spent a great deal of my time at my home to escape the cold. Since there isn’t much to do in my 10×12′ box, I have been working and reading a lot. Last night, I watched “Don’t Look Back” by D.A. Pennebaker. The film which follows Bob Dylan’s 1965 tour has been recognized as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant,”and truly is a work of art. I couldn’t help but to watch the film and compare it to what I have shot with Josiah over the last year. More on this later.
When I got home from school today, I was greeted by a package from Emory Holmes. Emory wrote the essay that appeared on the front page of the Los Angeles Daily News on Inauguration Day that I posted some time ago. His vast knowledge in screenwriting and essay writing helped me develop an appreciation for character development. A lot of what he taught me was put to use when I got asked to work with Josiah. I had no doubt that Josiah was an incredible songwriter when we first met, but the knowledge that Emory gave me allowed me to capture his story as a complex character on film.
The envelope that I received included a copy of the newspaper. In handwriting, he wrote: “To my great friend Matt – One of the most gifted young artists I know. - All the best, Emory.” (I scanned it below.) That truly made my weekend – I really appreciate the copy. If you haven’t read the essay yet, read it here.
February 1, 2009
One response to On knowledge and success.
interesting….not only does the review of this doc sound like a header for Josiah but the pics at the top of the frame are Josiah-like. Maybe he is the lost son or mind of dylan…..what would you get if you crossed dylan and baez other than controversy?