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A special preview screening of 217 Films’ new documentary on Lynd Ward, O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward, was held March 31, 2012 in Portland, Maine at the Maine Festival of the Book. Lynd Ward is the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book illustrators and printmakers in the history of American art.

The screening was introduced by filmmaker Michael Maglaras, with Robin Ward Savage, the artist’s daughter, in attendance.

Photos by Greta Rybus.

Penn State University Libraries will host the world premiere of this film on Friday, April 20, 2:30 p.m., in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park. Full details can be found at this link.

The DVD will also be available this spring. Clips from the film can be viewed at this link.

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