The following is a press release issued by the Mendocino Film Festival:
The Mendocino Film Festival is proud to announce a three day online screening of the new documentary “ruth weiss, the beat goddess,” directed by Melody C. Miller, Friday, Nov. 13- Sunday, Nov. 15. In addition to the film screening, there will be several free, live virtual events each evening to stream on the ruth weiss foundation website.
ruth weiss, who passed away in late July at her home in Albion, CA, was a beloved member of the Mendocino Coast community. In a life that has spanned 92 creative years, ruth weiss was one of the last living significant poets of the Beat Generation.
For more information about the film and events, please visit:
https://mendocinofilmfestival.org/special-events/
November 13th, will be the launch of the ruth weiss foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization that preserves and advances the works of a poet of historical significance, ruth weiss. The activities of the Foundation include literary poetic performances, exhibits, educational programs, and events. The Foundation will also sell books, artwork, and musical performances of the poet to fund an annual grant/scholarship to supports poets, visual artists, musicians, dancers, and filmmakers.
November 14th will be a Q&A discussion with the director Melody C. Miller and Producer Elisabeth Montgomery moderated by George Russell, a close friend of ruth weiss and co-founder of the Mendocino Film Festival.
November 15th will be a virtual memorial for ruth weiss with music and poetry performances by locals and words shared by her loved ones.
