a feature-length documentary film about Simon Rodia
   and the Watts Towers of South Central Los Angeles

by Edward Landler and Brad Byer

See Leonard Maltin’s Video Review

 
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"...the most complete visual account of self-made architect Simon Rodia and his masterpiece..."
 - Robert Koehler
   Daily Variety

"...the film is wonderful:
lyrical, well-made and edited, and compelling..."
 - Ken Burns, Filmmaker
   ("The Civil War", "Jazz")

"The filmmakers stunningly capture the beauty of the towers piercing the azure sky...”
 - Kevin Crust
   Los Angeles Times

"A heartfelt and fascinating film... a real discovery, entertaining and illuminating..."
 - Leonard Maltin
   Entertainment Tonight

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 I Build the Tower 

will be screened at the

Watts Towers Arts Center!

Saturday afternoon, December 17

as part of the Opening Reception of the New Exhibition

CIVIC VIRTUE

-- curated for PACIFIC STANDARD TIME --

1:00 - 4:30 PM

Screening in the Charles Mingus Building at

2:30 PM

1727 East 107th Street, Los Angeles 90002

 For more information:  www.wattstowers.org

 

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