Her Aim is True a film by Karen Whitehead Get ready to meet the most unlikely pioneer of rock and roll photography over Memorial Day Weekend, Tacoma’s unique cultural history and fiercely independent music scene will be given a rousing reception when the independent film Her Aim is True, has its world premiere at the 39th Annual Seattle International Film Festival. This documentary by British filmmaker Karen Whitehead, traces the remarkable and until now, untold story of Jini Dellacio's ground-breaking photography in the Pacific Northwest, capturing the bands who were the backbone of the region's music subculture. The film features interviews with legendary musicians (members of The Sonics, The Wailers, Girl Trouble) and rock photographers from then and now in an unforgettable celebration of free-wheeling creativity and independence. The film was shot on location in and around Tacoma, Gig Harbor and Seattle. Each screening is followed by a Q & A with the director. Screenings are scheduled for May 26, 2013 4:00 PM Harvard Exit<http://www.siff.net/harvard-exit> May 27, 2013 2:00 PM Harvard Exit<http://www.siff.net/harvard-exit> Tickets on sale now at http://www.siff.net/festival-2013/her-aim-is-true From the SIFF Web Site: Jini Dellaccio speaks in this film about her life and photos. She was born in Indiana, grew up during the Depression, fell in love with jazz, worked as a self-taught fashion photographer in the 1950s. Dellaccio had already lived a pretty interesting life by the time she started snapping photos of aspiring rockers in the early sixties, and producing the body of work she is known for among both musicians and photographers. At 48, Dellaccio started working with bands like The Sonics and The Wailers, shooting iconic album cover photos of band members with great works of architecture and sculpture, climbing trees, or foregrounded by leather boots. Dellaccio rejected the boring five-member line-up band photograph, and established herself as one of the most exciting, innovative composers in rock photography. Now 96 years old, Dellaccio lives in Seattle, and this masterful film about her fearless life and groundbreaking work was shot entirely in the Pacific Northwest, featuring legendary local music venues like Dimitriou's Jazz Alley and other Washington sites where Dellaccio worked. The film features striking photos taken by Dellaccio of young rockers, models, and even a few self-portraits along with archival photos and film from her early life. The soundtrack and interviews capture the explosion of Pacific Northwest rock that Dellaccio was so keen on documenting.