Funk Music Legend GEORGE CLINTON to Hold Book Signing at Museum of Moving Image

George Clinton is one of the foremost innovators of funk music and the mastermind behind the bands Parliament and Funkadelic a.k.a. the P-Funk All Stars. On the occasion of his eagerly awaited memoir entitled Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You?: A Memoir (2014, Atria Books), Museum of the Moving Image presents an evening of conversation with Clinton, on Monday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m., with a screening of the groundbreaking cult-favorite TV special Cosmic Slop, which was hosted by Clinton, and a book signing.

The psychedelic tour de force, three-part Cosmic Slop (Dirs. Reginald Hudlin, Warrington Hudlin, Kevin Rodney Sullivan. 1994, 83 mins. Digital projection) initially generated controversy when it aired on HBO, for its provocative depictions of class and racial tensions. Cosmic Slop was often compared to The Twilight Zone. This 20th-anniversary screening will be followed by a conversation with George Clinton, moderated by James Mtume, the Grammy-winning recording artist, former Miles Davis band member, and current New York talk radio show host. The discussion will be followed by a book signing with Clinton (books will be available for purchase at the Museum).

Tickets are $20 ($12 members at the Film Lover, Dual, and Family levels /free for Silver Screen and above). Advance online sales will be made available to Museum members on Tuesday, October 7. Public sales begin Thursday, October 9.

"An Evening with George Clinton and Cosmic Slop" is part of Changing the Picture, an ongoing series sponsored by Time Warner Inc. that celebrates and explores the work of film and television artists of color who are bringing diverse voices to the screen.

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