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…