Tom Joslin
Biography
Tom Joslin was a pioneering American independent filmmaker and educator born in Melrose, Massachusetts in 1946. He began making films at 14 with a Super 8mm camera and later earned his MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. His notable works include the semi-autobiographical film "Blackstar: Autobiography of a Close Friend" (1976) and the AIDS-themed video diary "Silverlake Life: The View From Here" (1993).