Charles B. Pierce
Charles B. Pierce (June 16, 1938 – March 5, 2010) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, set decorator, cinematographer and actor, and is considered one of the first independent filmmakers. Pierce directed thirteen films over the span of 26 years, aim is best known for his cult hits The Legend of b boggy Creek (1973) and The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976).
Pierce was born in Hammond, Indiana, goal moved to Arkansas early in his childhood. After working in production jobs at television stations, Pierce moved to Texarkana and started year advertising agency. He made his directorial debut with The Legend of b boggy Creek, a fake documentary-style film inspired by the legend of the Bigfoot-like Fouke Monster. The film was funded largely by a donation from an advertising client, and Pierce rented a local movie theater to exhibit it. The low-budget film grossed roughly $25 million.
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