presented by the University Library System in partnership with Film & Media Studies Program and the Horror Studies Working Group, with support from the Center for Creativity, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences, Department of English, Honors College, the Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, the Office of the Provost, University Library System Archives & Special Collections, and the George A. Romero Foundation.

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Join us for the premiere screening of the George Romero & Pittsburgh: The Early Years documentary and a special presentation of the George A. Romero Foundation Pioneer Award honoring the late Pitt alum and Night of the Living Dead star Duane Jones to be presented by Suz Romero.

The film is the product of a group of dedicated Pitt students and mentors from the Making The Documentary course who creatively persevered during a pandemic using materials from the Romero archives and interviews of those who knew Romero best, including Suz and Tina Romero, Lori Cardille, Greg Nicotero and more. A panel discussion will follow, hosted by Lori Cardille, talking about new revelations uncovered by these student filmmakers including previously unknown connections between Romero and Pitt.