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Shadyac: ‘There’s no accident that Memphis has this kind of energy’

Tom Shadyac — acclaimed filmmaker, boldface Hollywood name, University of Memphis instructor, philanthropist, de facto Memphian — received yet another award Tuesday night. But his acceptance speech wasn’t about Hollywood’s glitz or his career’s fame.  Instead, he talked about Memphis. “There’s no accident that Memphis has this kind of energy,…

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A movie clip in advance of the Distinguished Achievement Award on April 2

The College of Communication and Fine Arts’ 2019 Distinguished Achievement Award for the Performing and Creative Arts is April 2. Tom Shadyac, the acclaimed filmmaker who’s making a huge difference on the University of Memphis campus and in the city at large, is the honoree. You’ve bought your tickets. Right?…

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