Christopher Statton | |
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 Christopher Statton performing at "Better Homes & Gardens Today" event to raise money for organizations that serve homeless communities in San Francisco | |
| Born | 1977 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Public Art, Activism |
| Awards | Marlon Riggs Award |
Christopher Statton is an American artist and arts administrator, community activist, and philanthropist, and activist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Statton is best known for his role in establishing San Francisco's oldest continuously running theater, the Roxie Theater as a non-profit during his four-year tenure as executive director, 2010 – 2013.[1] In 2013 he was awarded the Marlon Riggs Award by the San Francisco Film Critics Circle for “his significant contribution to San Francisco’s film community through the Roxie Theater over the past four years.” Ryan Coogler also received the award for his film Fruitvale Station.[2] In 2013, San Francisco District 9 Supervisor David Campos awarded Statton with a Certificate of Honor for his “important and tireless work with the Roxie.” Statton resigned from the Roxie in 2013 due to health concerns.
- ^ Chris Statton resigns from Roxie Cinema board
- ^ "2013 SAN FRANCISCO FILM CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS". Archived from the original on 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2014-03-22.