Jethro Waters

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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]

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Gunfighter Paradise is a 2024 dark comedy horror feature film written and directed by Jethro Waters. It stars Jessica Hecht, Valient Himself of Valient Thorr, Burk Uzzle, Braz Cubas, and Joel Loftin.

References

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