Minnie Evans: Draw or Die (Screening II + Q&A)
“This art that I have put out has come from nations I suppose might have been destroyed before the flood…No one know anything about them, but God has given it to me to bring them back into the world.”
—Minnie Evans
Directed and Produced by Linda Royal
Minnie Evans: Draw or Die explores the inspirational life and artistic mastery of one of the most important African-American artists of the 20th century. The desire to fulfill her soul’s purpose given by God is at the center of her visionary work. During her lifetime, Minnie Evans drew an estimated 3,000 pictures using crayons and other media, yet she had no formal training, and every one of her works of art is unique. (Documentary, 56 minutes)
Post-Screening Q&A
Stay after the screening for a special conversation with Wayne Evans, great-grandson of Minnie Evans and featured participant in the film; Annette Freeman, Consulting Producer; and Linda Royal, Director/Producer. Together, they’ll share behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the documentary, Minnie Evans’ enduring artistic legacy, and the family’s role in preserving her remarkable story.
Friday, July 31, 10:00am
a/perture cinema, studio 1