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Photos from the Memorial (by Woody Woodhall)
John’s antique rewinds and viewer. I used it to cue up the 16 mm print of “Jenny” for the memorial.
JT’s large format camera.
The title card preceding “Jenny” on the 16 mm print created by AMPAS.
An interview attached to the head of “Jenny” where JT politely explains how he was forced to transcend the limits of his film school to make a film that was truly great.
JT’s title card at the end of “Jenny.” Everyone applauded enthusiastically when they saw it.
I started the proceedings by introducing the film.
Margo from American Cinematheque said she would miss JT’s contribution to their organization and “if John were here he’d be recording this.”
Bob Murawski spoke of his deep admiration for John.
Kent Hagen, John’s friend and editing partner, spoke of how John was indefatigable and always came up with solutions to any film making problem.
Boris Worister said he was always in awe of John and his encyclopedic knowledge of movies and film making.
George Braunstein described how he had become accustomed to everyone in the film business being liars until he worked with John. He was shocked by JT’s honesty and integrity.
Steve Cioffi, a life-long friend, provided priceless anecdotes and did his spot-on impression/imitation of John.
Don Lepore told stories involving John’s car being “stolen” and his resulting experiences with the criminal justice system.
Lee Christian described his years working alongside JT photographing events at the American Cinemtheque.
Empty boots.
Below are photos I gathered for the slideshow I made. I wasn’t able to use all of them.
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