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
"...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
California African American Museum
Sunday afternoon, March 25
at 2 PM
600 State Drive
Exposition Park
Los Angeles
For more information: www.caamuseum.org
or call (213) 744-2024
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