True Blue: James Blue, Community Activism and the Narrative Impulse

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REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Tue., Oct. 29, 2002

In recognition of S.W.A.M.P.'s 25th anniversary, this important regional arts organization is celebrating with a three-day program in its hometown of Houston. The celebration includes screenings of films by S.W.A.M.P. co-founder James Blue (1930-80), a fundraising event, a symposium, and special community forum. Featured as the first recipient of the James Blue Achievement Award will be the trailblazing documentarian George Stoney. For a complete schedule see www.swamp.org or call 713/522-8592.

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