I (heart) Jack LaLanne: A Cartoon Memoir
LeAnn Erickson
One of film-maker LeAnn Erickson’s earliest childhood memories is of rushing home after kindergarten to watch Jack LaLanne’s TV show and join in the fitness guru’s exercises. In this animated film, she tells the story of her coming-out as structured through the life of the legendary Jack LaLanne. In various time jumps, the film deals with childhood heroes as well as later disabilities.
Guest: LeAnn Erickson
LeAnn Erickson
LeAnn Erickson is professor of film and video production at Temple University and has been an independent film-maker for over 35 years. Her work has appeared on television, in media and art galleries, and gained attention at international film festivals. Her documentary Top Secret Rosies: The Female Computers of WWII has won awards, including the Ruth Landfield Award.
Films by LeAnn Erickson
Oracle 2022 | Apollo 2021 | Top Secret Rosies: The Female Computers of WWII 2010 | Folk Songs 2007 | bees, a documentary 2001 | hours, minutes, seconds, frame 1999 | essential things 1997
