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Q+A with LEGEND OF SWEE' PEA Director Benjamin May

Complete this sentence: “If you liked _____ or ______, you’ll like my film.”
Tyson or Last Days Here

If forced to choose a different role in making this film, what would it have been and why?
Editor. I love pulling the story together.

What's the most challenging part of making a film for you? Do you enjoy that challenge, or is it something to be avoided?
My subject was a big challenge. I enjoyed the challenge because I learned a lot about myself.

What were you doing in 1976?
Just learned to use the toilet.

Of the filmmakers working today, whose talent would you most like to steal?
Rick Alverson

If familiar with the area, what's your favorite place in Atlanta? If visiting, what about Atlanta are you most excited to see?
Little Five Points

Why did you submit your film to the Atlanta Film Festival?
Great city, great people, and home of the Atlanta Hawks!


LEGEND OF SWEE' PEA screens the first Saturday afternoon, April 2, at 12:30pm at 7 Stages theatre. Benjamin May and Producer Annemarie Lawless are scheduled to attend! Add this true story of the once "next Magic Johnson" NBA star to your personal #ATLFF schedule.