Re: A film about a child with CF

[Guest guest]

, thank you so much; even talking to , I could not find the

theatre where

it was being shown! Thank you very much! Love to you and all at CFRI--

n Rojas -- Rojas@...

A film about a child with CF

> Dear Friends,

>

> There is a theatrical release of a film MY FLESH AND BLOOD. The film is

> being released by Strand Releasing and HBO/Cinemax Documentary Films, and

> will be opening over Thanksgiving weekend in NY, LA and SF.

>

> Please know that Opening Weekend is absolutely a make or break time for

the

> film makers, so please try and encourage everyone you know to see the film

> before Monday morning. Whether it is held over for additional weeks, is

all

> determined Monday morning, based on the performance over the weekend only.

> However, if you can't see it then, obviously you are still invited to you

to

> go whenever you can.

>

> Look for articles on the film in the NY Times on Nov. 23rd in the Arts &

> Leisure section, and for features and reviews in the SF Chronicle, LA

Times,

> Entertainment Weekly, New York Magazine, and much more!

>

> This is a wonderful film film to see over this Holiday weekend. " From

> teenage romances and summer pool parties, to the unexpected death of a

young

> child, MY FLESH AND BLOOD captures Tom and her eleven adopted

special

> needs children in what turns out to be the most tumultuous year of their

> lives. " The Tom family will inspire and greatly affect you, and you will

> never forget them.

>

> Below, please find the theater listings, and please note that in both

S.F.,

> and L.A (unfortunately not in NYC) we will be doing several Question &

> Answer screenings at these theaters. Please help us spread the word, and

we

> hope to see you at the screenings!

>

> 11/28/03 - OPENING WEEKEND

>

> NEW YORK

> ANGELIKA FILM CENTRE

> 18 W. Houston Street (at Broadway)

> Tickets: www.moviefone.com or 777-FILM x531

>

>

> LOS ANGELES

> NUART

> 11272 Santa Blvd. (at the 405 Freeway)

> Tickets: www.moviefone.com or 777-FILM

> More info:

> www.landmarktheatres.com

>

>

> SAN FRANCISCO

> CLAY THEATRE

> 2261 Fillmore

> Tickets: No online or phone pre-sales. Advance sales at the box office

> only.

> More info: (415)267-4893

> www.landmarktheatres.com

>

> BERKELEY

> SHATTUCK THEATRE

> Landmark Shattuck Cinemas

> 2230 Shattuck Avenue

> Berkeley, CA

> Tickets: www.moviefone.com or 777-FILM

> More info:

> www.landmarktheatres.com

>

> PALO ALTO

> AQUARIUS

> Aquarius Theater

> 430 Emerson Street

> Palo Alto, CA

> Tickets: No online or phone pre-sales. Advance sales at the box office

> only.

> More info:

> www.landmarktheatres.com

>

> SAN RAFAEL

> RAFAEL FILM CENTER

> Film Center

> 1118 4th Street

> San , CA

> Tickets: www.cafilm.org

> More info:

>

> SAN JOSE

> CAMERA CINEMAS

> Specific Theater to be determined. Please check local listings.

> Tickets: No online or phone pre-sales. Advance sales at the box office

> only.

>

>

> FILMMAKERS WILL BE ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING SCREENINGS FOR Q & A SESSIONS:

>

> FRIDAY, NOV. 28th

> Clay Theater

> 7pm & 9pm shows (exact start times TBD)

> Director Karsh, key subject Tom, and producer

> Chaiken in attendance

>

> SATURDAY, NOV. 29th

> Nuart Theater

> 5pm, 7pm, & 9pm shows (exact start times TBD)

> Director Karsh and key subject Tom in attendance

>

> SUNDAY, NOV. 30th

> Shattuck Theater

> 3pm show (exact start time TBD)

> Director Karsh and key subject Tom in attendance

>

> Clay Theater

> 5pm show (exact start time TBD)

> Producer Chaiken in attendance

>

> 7pm show (exact start time TBD)

> Director Karsh in attendance

>

>

> ***WINNER - 2003 Audience Award at the SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL***

> ***WINNER -2003 Best Director Award at the SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL***

>

>

> " An extraordinary portrait of a woman and her found family...The human

> drama - joy, rage, sorrow, unrealistic hopes - among these unlikely

siblings

> blows away just about anything the festival's [sundance] make-believe

tales

> can muster. "

> - WASHINGTON POST

>

> " Engrossing "

> - VILLAGE VOICE

>

> " Affecting and unsentimental "

> - VARIETY

>

> " Unforgettable "

> - TORONTO GLOBE

>

> Check out www.MYFLESHANDBLOODTHEMOVIE.com for more details!

>

>

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