All Me: The Life and Times of Winfred Rembert (Film)

Winfred Rembert was born in Cuthbert, Georgia, and his work recalls the many people, places, and events of his southern childhood. Scenes of cotton picking or tobacco harvesting, as well as figures from the artist’s life or from the popular culture at large, are depicted in paintings done on tooled and carved leather. All Me: The Life and Times of Winfred Rembert shares a firsthand depiction of the day-to-day existence of African Americans in the segregated South. The artist relives his turbulent life, abundantly visualized by his extensive paintings and, in a series of intimate reminiscences. Rembert shares how even the most painful memories can be transformed into something meaningful and beautiful. The film paints a glowing portrait of how an artist—and his art—is made. All Me is also a triumphant saga of race in contemporary America. This documentary captures the vivid life of a visionary Black artist, who in his late 80s, lived homeless on the street in the thriving segregated black neighborhood of Montgomery. Despite the challenges he experienced in his life, he produced a body of extraordinary art. Ticket purchases include complimentary popcorn, refreshments, and snacks.