Jethro Waters Explained

Jethro Waters is an American independent filmmaker, known for the documentary feature F11 and Be There (2020)[1] and the narrative feature Gunfighter Paradise (2024).[2] He is a screenwriter, director, cinematographer, editor, producer, and composer.[3]

Known for a lyrical, experimental, and surrealist style that spans multiple genres,[4] his films are representative of an auteur method, with his cinematography being praised by critics as a distinctive element of his work. His satirical narrative feature Gunfighter Paradise has been described as a Semi-autobiographical dark comedy[5] that explores themes of religion, grief, family, and The American South.

His documentary films have often focused on artists and photographers.[6] He won a Regional Emmy Award at the 2021 Midsouth Emmy Awards for the documentary feature F11 and Be There.[7]

He is also known for directing music videos for various artists, including John Cale, Weyes Blood[8] and Angel Olsen.[9]

Born in Texas and raised in North Carolina,[10] he is one of the Notable Alumni from the University of North Carolina Asheville.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: Kenny . Glenn . 'F11 and Be There' Review: Burk Uzzle, a Photographer Worth Knowing . 29 May 2024 . The New York Times . 14 July 2020.
  2. News: LePire . Bobby . Gunfighter Paradise Review . 29 May 2024 . Film Threat . 30 April 2024.
  3. News: Rojas . Morgan . 17 May 2024 . 'Gunfighter Paradise' Review: God, Guns, and the American South . 29 May 2024 . Cinemacy.
  4. News: Posada . Priscilla . 20 December 2020 . On Respecting Your Subject: An Interview with Jethro Waters . 7 June 2024 . Ovid.
  5. News: Propes . Richard . Movie Review: Gunfighter Paradise . 1 June 2024 . The Independent Critic . 17 May 2024.
  6. Web site: In Love's Shadow . Bitter Southerner . The Bitter Southerner . 7 June 2024.
  7. Web site: Midsouth Emmy Awards 2021 . 30 May 2024 . IMDB.
  8. News: Blistein . Jon . John Cale and Weyes Blood Embrace the Surreal and Spiritual on New Song 'Story of Blood' . Rolling Stone . 19 October 2022.
  9. News: Yoo . Noah . Watch Angel Olsen's New "Pops" Video . Pitchfork . 24 January 2017.
  10. Web site: Leighton . Heather . Filmmaker Interview: Jethro Waters of 'F11 and Be There' . 1 June 2024 . Reel South.
  11. Web site: March 9, 2021 . UNC Asheville Alumnus Jethro Waters Wins Emmy Award . 2024-05-30 . UNC Asheville . en.

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