Inside look at Life with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, “A Space Odyssey” & “Moonwatchers” at Akaku on Friday, July 24 from 6-8:30pm

Akaku: Maui Community Television invites community members and producers to a one-of-a-kind producers’ night on Friday, July 24 from 6-8:30pm, featuring Dan Richter at Akaku’s Media Lab at 333 Dairy Road, Kahului. After the screening of his documentary film, “Moonwatchers,” attendees will be able to ask questions and “talk-story” with Richter and also talk to him about his personal experiences living with John Lennon and Yoko Ono for four years. The event includes light pupus and beverages and a suggested $5 donation is welcomed. Interested Individuals should RSVP to reserve a seat, as space will be limited in the media lab.

“Maui hosts celebrities who need a break from the business all the time. We are so lucky that Dan is taking the time to share his extensive Hollywood experience with the Akaku community through our access center,” said Lou DiLiberto, an accomplished producer, who was recently hired as Akaku’s Director of Operations.

Dan Richter is a film industry executive in Hollywood and is world famous for his work as a mime, choreographer, actor, director and producer. Richter’s friend Sir Arthur C. Clarke referred to him as “the most famous unknown actor in the world,” for his role in the opening scene of Stanley Kubrick’s famous science-fiction film “2001: A Space Odyssey.”

Richter is not only recognized for his work with Kubrick in 2001’s “The Dawn of Man” sequence, but is also held in high-esteem for working with John Lennon and Yoko Ono on various projects from 1969 to 1973, including the legendary song, “Imagine.”

Currently, Richter is working to complete two memoirs: “Yoko and John” gives readers an “intimate look into the lives of John and Yoko,” And the second installment of Moonwatchers’ Memoir, which was made into a feature-length documentary by filmmaker Hans Pfleiderer and will be shown at the Producers’ Night gathering.

“Producers” Night” is a monthly event series that provides a space for community producers to come together, exchange thoughts, and connect with Akaku’s community producer network. These events are designed to facilitate learning among community producers in an informal and casual setting.

To register for the Producers’ Night call 871-5554, log on to our website at www.akaku.org or visit Akaku: Maui Community Television at 333 Dairy Road, Kahului.

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About Dan Richter: Dan toured the United States in the early 1960s as a lead performer with the American Mime Theater. In 1966, Stanley Kubrick hired him to choreograph and star in 2001’s “The Dawn of Man” sequence. Later, Richter spent four years working with John Lennon and Yoko Ono on such film and music projects as “Imagine,” the topic of his next memoir. He now lives in southern California where he is a film industry executive. For more information, visit www.danrichter.com.

Akaku: Maui Community Television: (Akaku) Empowers the community’s voice through access to media. Akaku is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that airs content created by the community for the community. Community members on Maui, Moloka’i, and Lana’i are encouraged to submit programming to the station, create their own television shows and have their voices heard by fellow community members. For more information, please visit www.Akaku.org.

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