Inter-Mission presents
A Sneak Preview Screening

We are proud to present a special screening of Crusader Entertainment's feature film, Children on their Birthdays, starring Sheryl Lee (Twin Peaks), Christopher McDonald (Family Law), Tania Raymonde (Malcolm in the Middle), and Tom Arnold (Exit Wounds). Celine Dion sings its title song, "I Have to Dream."

Based on the classic short stry by baster storyteller Truman Capote, Children on Their Birthdaysis a tale of true friendship, dreams, first love, and coming of age. Set in the stifling heat of Medda, Alabama in 1947, th story centers around Billy Bob Murphy and Preacher Star, two 13-year-old boys who are battling for the affections of the mysterious and newly arrived Lily Jane Bobbit. As summer wears on, it is clear that Billy Bob and Preacher are on a collision course with one another that could not only destroy their friendship, but the tiny town as well.

After the screening we will hear from Mark Medoff, the film's director, Bill Immerman and Ginger Perkins, producers, JD Hinton and Ross Vannelli co-composers; and Bob Belz, film consultant. Mr. Medoff is a Tony award-winning playwritng (Children of a Lesser God), an Academy Award nominated screenwriter (Children), the author of 26 plays, 11 movies, a novel and an opera. Ms. Perkins is an award-winning theatrical producer, has owned her own talent agency, and served as a consultant to the U.S. Film Festival, which evolved into the Sundance Film Festival. Mr. Immerman served as V.P.of Business Affairs at Twentieth Century Fox, as Senior V.P. of Fox's feature film division and has acted as executive producer of more than ten films. JD Hinton has written songs for major artists including Seals & Crofts, and for films including Gloria, starring Sharon Stone. Mr. Vannelli composed and co-produced "I Just Wanna Stop" for his brother Gino Vannelli. he's also composed for such films as Tequila Sunrise and Impulse. Bob Belz is president of the Telos Project, a spriritual resource gropu in Denver, and works as a consultatn on film and television projects for the Anschutz Corporation.

WHEN: Monday, September 30, 2002, 6pm-10pm
WHERE: The Henrietta Mears Center, First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1760 North Gower Street, Hollywood, (323) 462-8460
COST: Members - $15 hors d'oevres/program, $5 program only; Non-members: $20 hors d;oevres/program, $10 program only

PROGRAM
6:00pm - Hors D'Oeuvres & Dessert
7:00pm - Screening - Children on Their Birthdays
8:45pm - Program: Interview with Mark Medoff, Bill Immerman, Ginger Perkins, JD Hinton, Ross Vannelli, Bob Belz, with guest interviewer, John Shepherd
9:30pm - Fellowship

Registration deadline is Thursday, September 26, 2002
(323) 462-8460
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