Richard Roundtree Retrospective Series to be Screened by American Cinematheque

Los Angeles theater company American Cinematheque is set to honor the late Richard Roundtree with a retrospective film series screening from June 8-14. The lineup includes iconic films like “Shaft,” “Once Upon A Time…When We Were Closed,” “Q: The Winged Serpent,” and “Shaft’s Big Score!” The series will conclude with Roundtree’s final film “Thelma,” followed by a Q&A session with director Josh Margolin and June Squibb.

“Thelma” tells the story of a 93-year-old woman (Squibb) and her best friend (Roundtree) embarking on a journey across Los Angeles on a motor scooter to retrieve $10,000 from a telephone scammer.

In other news, The American Pavilion announced the winners of the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes, with films like “Nate and John,” “El Paisa,” and “Under the Blue” taking home awards. Additionally, the documentary “Still Working 9 to 5” is set to have its Los Angeles premiere on May 29, with stars like Cher, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin in attendance.

Furthermore, Hollywood Cinema Production Resources has named Ashlee Hypolite as its new executive director, and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers has announced their 25th annual Media Summit for June 27-28. Lastly, the American Society of Cinematographers has re-elected Shelly Johnson as president for a second term.

These events and announcements showcase the vibrant and diverse landscape of the entertainment industry, highlighting the talent and creativity of filmmakers and industry professionals.