A Portrait of a Postman: From Texas to Hermès – Featured at the Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Festival
MOVIE SYNOPSIS
“A Portrait of a Postman” is a documentary about Kermit Oliver, a Texas artist who worked as a postman while secretly creating acclaimed artworks and designing luxury scarves for Hermès. The film explores his dual life, showcasing his artistic genius and the challenges he faced, including a personal tragedy that impacted his work.
The Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Festival is a multi-day event held in February at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes, DE, highlighting films that explore Black culture, history, and experiences. Hosted by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society (RBFS) and in partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ), it features curated screenings, receptions, and discussions.
The festival aims to foster community dialogue and highlight the diverse, often untold stories of African Americans.
