WV Music Hall of Fame’s ‘Glotfelty Film Series’ continues Thursday, with ‘Dancing Outlaw’ and ‘Appalachian Junkumentary’
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following the successful screenings of “Young@Heart,” and “The Devil and Daniel Johnston,” the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame (WVMHoF) continues its Glotfelty Film Series Thursday evening, with Jacon Young’s “Dancing Outlaw,” and “Appalachian Junkumentary.”
The first installment in Jacob Young’s “Different Drummer” series, which helped jumpstart the new wave of psychotronic documentaries, 1991’s “Dancing Outlaw” is a portrait of Jesco White’s struggle to live up to his father’s legacy as the finest dancer in the Appalachian Mountains. As such, he leans on memories of his late father, Elvis, Jesus, and his wife, Norma Jean.
Winner of seven major awards, including Best Public TV Program, a 1992 Emmy Award, and “Best Television Documentary” from The American Film Institute. The film became a cult sensation in both the U.S. and the U.K. and led to a number of sequels, a spot on the TV sitcom “Roseanne,” appearances with Hank Williams III, a tribute song by The Kentucky Headhunters and a cameo in the Beck video “Loser.” Jesco was also tapped as the voice ‘DJ’ on Rebel Radio in the video game Grand Theft Auto 5. He has been sampled by bands including Ministry and Mastodon.
“Appalachian Junkumentary,” Jacob Young’s first film, is a documentary about the ups-and-downs of their businesses, as well as the hopes and dreams of Appalachian junkyard owners. Young shot “Appalachian Junkumentary on 16mm film in 1983.
The screening of “Dancing Outlaw” and “Appalachian junkumentary” will take place at the WV Museum of Music, inside the Charleston Town Center. The screening will begin at 6 p.m., and admission is free, with a $10 suggested donation.
Through its Glotfelty Film Series, The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame will screen films from West Virginia filmmakers on the second Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Screenings will be held at the WV Museum of Music inside the Charleston Town Center.
For more information, call or email 304-342-4412 or wvmhof@gmail.com, or visit wvmusichalloffame.com. The WV Music Hall of Fame can also be found on Facebook, @West Virginia Music Hall of Fame.
