THE TREE MAN SELECTED
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June 24, 2020
Macon Film Festival Innovates With A Hybrid Festival To Celebrate Its 15th Anniversary Starting August 13
Macon, Georgia - The Macon Film Festival announces that its 15th anniversary year will be a hybrid film festival with both online and in person events scheduled for August 13 – 30.
One of the featured in person theatrical screenings is “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man”, a cinematic documentary that explores the world's fascination with the greatest piano and keyboardist over the last 40 years. The Documentary follows Leavell’s story as he divides his talent between music, forests and family. Go behind the stage to hear from the Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers Band, the Black Crowes, Blues Traveler, Gov't Mule, John Mayer, Pink Floyd and others from an on-tour point of view. Featuring Chuck Leavell, Former President Jimmy Carter, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Chris Robinson , Dr. John, David Gilmore and others.
Director Allen Farst will present the film in-person at the Macon Film Festival. Farst is an acclaimed American director, filmmaker and producer whose most notable work is in action sports, music, documentary films and high-end commercials. The film’s focus is on Leavell’s legendary musical career and his passion for tree farming and environmental stewardship. Filming started in early 2017 and wrapped at the end 2019. The film won The People's Choice Award at the 26th Annual Sedona International Film Festival.
“Chuck's story is more than music. It's about life, love and our precious world we live in”, says Farst. “The story is like a circle, the top 180 is his career in music. The bottom 180 is a mix of a love story and his life work in forestry. You will laugh and cry at all of the right moments. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did filming it.”
Details about how to participate in and contribute to the Macon Film Festival may be found on the festival’s website www.maconfilmfestival.com.