Filmmaker Spotlight: For Kicks
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM CDT · FilmScene (at the Chauncey) · Iowa City, IA
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About the Series An ongoing, occasional series that celebrates the worthy work of local filmmakers and artists. A Filmmaker Spotlight screening Post-screening Q&A with director Sea Fahey and star Eugene Thomas After the event, stick around for a Late Shift at the Grindhouse double-feature, film TBD “For Kicks is a unique fusion masterfully crafted by director Sea Fahey.”—Daniel Patton, Screen Magazine Semi-retired Chicago security guard Eugene Thomas reflects on his life, music, and martial arts practice. Oh, and that decade between the 80s and 90s when he was an international celebrity, starring in a dozen ninja movies filmed in Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Also featuring Ron van Clief (The Black Dragon), For Kicks is a unique window into the history of black martial arts in movies.
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