Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret (shhh…) Members, you and a guest are invited to Programmers’ Picks, a curated screening series taking place at the Film Independent Theater.

Join us for Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted, followed by an in-person conversation with directors Isaac Gale & Ryan Olson and co-director David McMurry.

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted is a wildly entertaining and fittingly unconventional documentary about convention-defying singer, songwriter and record producer Jerry Williams, aka Swamp Dogg, one of the great cult figures of 20th-century American music, whose singular voice and ideas have shaped the history not merely of soul music, but of country, hip hop and a dozen other genres. In the film, the titular artist and his “bachelor pad of aging musicians”, including the charming Guitar Shorty and lovably quirky Moogstar, navigate the tumultuous music industry, transform their home into an artistic playground and invite fellow musicians like Jenny Lewis and John Prine, and superfans Mike Judge, Johnny Knoxville and Tom Kenny to play in their unique musical sandbox… and paint Swamp Dogg’s pool. Bursting with infectious personality and stoner energy, Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted is a music documentary unlike any other.

In 2024, the film had its World Premiere at SXSW and its International Premiere at HotDocs.

From Magnolia Pictures, Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted will be released in theaters on May 2.

Beverages will be served prior to the screening, starting at 7:00 pm PT.

 
2025, 95 minutes, color | Directed by Isaac Gale & Ryan Olson, Co-Directed by David McMurry | Produced by Ryan Olson, Paul Lovelace, Isaac Gale, David McMurry, Ben Wu | Executive Produced by Molly Menard
 

Registration Information

For information about Arts Circle, learn more, or contact Jennifer Murby at jmurby@filmindependent.org.

Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members can register for this event starting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as one hour prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Masks are optional. This is subject to change as we continue to monitor public health guidance.

Complimentary parking provided with validation. Garage entrance on Masselin.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per Membership, per event.

Members are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.