In January 1956, five American missionaries and their families went to live in the Amazon region of Ecuador. Their intention was to establish contact with the savage Auca or Waodani tribe. These people were totally cut off from civilization and were brought to the brink of extinction from the high homicide rate.
The Americans found the tribe, but were brutally killed. Subsequently, following the arrival of the missionaries' wives and sister to the tribe, the Waodani moved from a violent lifestyle to one of peace. As a result, the Waodani homicide rate dropped by more than 90%. This amazing true-life story - a story of adventure, suspense, tragedy, and reconciliation made headlines in the world's media.
Join Inter-Mission for this special advance screening of END OF THE SPEAR which tells the "Jim Elliot" story -- yet from the Waodani perspective.
Guest Panelists (moderated by Craig Detweiler):
BILL EWING: (Co-Producer & Co-Writer) With 30 years experience in the film industry, Bill Ewing is the President of Every Tribe Entertainment. A former senior vice president of production administration for Columbia Pictures, Bill worked on more than 100 studio productions, including the acclaimed films AWAKENINGS, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, IN THE LINE OF FIRE, AIR FORCE ONE, THE PATRIOT, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, SPIDERMAN, STUART LITTLE 1 & 2, and MEN IN BLACK I & II.
JIM HANON: (Director & Co-Writer) With more than 20 years experience in commercials and short films, Jim Hanon is the director and writer of the documentary "Beyond the Gates," and director and co-writer of "End of the Spear." He was a vice president at renowned advertising agency Leo Burnett in Chicago before he co-founded both Hanon McKendry Advertising and Compass Arts, a nonprofit film production company. He joined Every Tribe Entertainment as the head of the story department.
MATT LUTZ (plays Pete Fleming) Equally at home on screen, TV or stage Matt's film credits include roles in BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE for Disney, and A WALK TO REMEMBER for Warner Bros. He has had numerous television appearances in such shows as BOSTON PUBLIC, SEVENTH HEAVEN, and DAWSON'S CREEK. Stage credits include "Translations" (with Actor's Co-op), "The Glass Menagerie," "Much Ado About Nothing," and "The Who's Tommy."
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 25th (NOT our normal Monday night)
TIME:
7:00 -7:30 PM
Mix-N-Mingle
(Dessert Reception with Coffee Bar)
7:30 - 9:30 PM
END OF THE SPEAR
9:30 - 10:00 PM
Interview
10:00 - 10:20 PM
Mix-N-Mingle with Dessert
WHERE:
WARNER BROS LOT
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA
PARKING AND SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS:
Please allow 25-30 minutes for:
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Parking (Park in the Visitor's Center/Franklin Parking Structure, Gate 3, and cross the street to enter the lot at Gate 2) (PDF directions)
- Security Check
- Walk to Building 66/Screening Room 12 (PDF map of lot)
