It is the story of Sadie Stokes (Melissa Leo) who has returned to the family farm to care for her catatonic Grandma (Leclanche Durand). There have always been Stokes in Cedarsville, but Sadie and Grandma are the last. When Harry (David Strathairn), a deceased Civil War soldier beckons Sadie from a mirror, Sadie begins to take on the character of her ancestor Anna, and a rich history of love and mystery unfolds.
US Weekly Film & DVD critic Thelma Adams will host a post screening Q&A with principal cast and crew, in this, the first public screening of RACING DAYLIGHT.
Next up for the Film Series is Guggenheim’s (AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH) GRACIE, starring Carly Schroeder, Dermot Mulroney, Andrew Shue and Elisabeth Shue. Set in 1978 and inspired by the Shue family’s real life events, GRACIE is the inspirational, touching story of a sixteen-year-old girl, who, after a family tragedy changed her life, fought for and won the right for girls everywhere to play competitive soccer.
GRACIE is hot off the press, literally – as the Picturehouse film is slated for a theatrical release of June 1st. Producer Lemore Syvan and select cast and crew will head the post screening Q&A session, hosted by Filmmaker Magazine Senior Editor Peter Bowen.
“We’re delighted to grow our programming with RACING DAYLIGHT and GRACIE,” said Festival Co-Founder and Executive Director Meira Blaustein. “Last season’s summer Sneak Preview of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE and end of year Sneak Preview of THE PAINTED VEIL were hugely successful and we’ll continue to offer multiple screenings throughout the year, as part of this special film series, and more.”
Tickets are still available for the April 5th screening of BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES at The Bearsville Theater, with special introduction by Kate Pierson of the B-52’s and live music by Bret Mosley. Call 679-4265 or visit Woodstock Film Festival for tickets.
ABOUT THE WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
The eighth annual Woodstock Film Festival takes place October 10-14, 2007. The ‘fiercely independent’ event will include more than 150 films, panels, concerts, and special events that will be featured at venues in Woodstock and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck, Hunter, and Rosendale.
The Woodstock Film Festival, which was named the 2006 Tourism Business of the Year by the Ulster County Development Corporation and the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce, has established itself as one of the best independent film events in the country by premiering exceptional films, hosting the most talented emerging and established professionals in the movie industry, presenting A-list concerts, parties and panels, and creating innovative and stimulating programming year-round. Stay tuned for more special screening including a summer family series.
The Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promotes artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity. The Hudson Valley Film Commission promotes sustainable economic development by attracting and supporting film, video, and media production.
For information contact (845) 679-4265 or visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com
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