March 9, 2022

Maya Angelou Film and Actor Dirk Benedict Launch the ‘See Me’ Series April 6

  • Newswire

The Department of Mass Media kicks off its “See Me” Series with a 50th anniversary screening of Maya Angelou’s first film, “Georgia, Georgia” and a conversation with its leading actor Dirk Benedict.

Image of artwork/logo for the "See Me Series" presentation of "Georgia, Georgia."See the film at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 in the Forrest H. Rose Theatre and explore its timeless themes with a panel discussion by Southeast faculty. 

Additionally, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in the Rose Theatre, Dirk Benedict will share his experiences of making the movie that launched his career, working with Maya Angelou, and his reflections on a stage, film and television career that included performances of two iconic characters: Starbuck on “Battlestar Galactica” and Templeton Peck (Face) on “The A-Team.” 

For more information about “Georgia, Georgia” or the “See Me” Series, visit semo.edu/see-me.