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9/18/2009 CONTACT: Franz Brotzen 'Who Killed the Electric Car?' director to speak at Baker Institute Sept. 21 Documentary filmmaker Chris Paine, director of "Who Killed the Electric Car?", will speak at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Sept. 21. The lecture is free and open to the public. Paine will describe the behind-the-scenes making of the groundbreaking 2006 film and trace how his group evolved from activism to cinema. He will also talk about the history and potential role for electric cars, as well as preview his upcoming documentary. Paine previously served as executive producer on the documentary "Faster," with Ewan McGregor, about the world’s fastest motorcycle race, and "No Maps For These Territories," about science fiction writer William Gibson. He also produced for the MTV series "BUZZ" and assisted writer Michael Tolkin on the feature film "The Player." Paine studied documentaries with Jon Else at Stanford University and theater at the Neighborhood Playhouse with Sanford Meisner. He received his degree in international relations from Colgate University. Paine's appearance is part of the Shell Distinguished Lecture Series. The event will begin at 4 p.m. in Baker Hall's Doré Commons on the Rice University campus, 6100 Main St. For directions, go to http://www.rice.edu/maps/maps.html. Members of the news media who want to attend should RSVP to Franz Brotzen at franz.brotzen@rice.edu or 713-348-6775. |
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