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John Korty’s films will be featured at the Smith Rafael Film Center. David Briggs

With his mussed white hair, nondescript jeans and worn New Balance sneakers, John Korty manages to belie the ostentation one would associate with a critically acclaimed filmmaker who has Oscar and Emmy wins to his name. Over his 50-year independent film career, which has spanned work in animation, documentary, drama and comedy, Korty has stuck to his every-guy persona and refused to abandon his creative vision in favor of commercial success or Hollywood approval.

“I…