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Event
"GLEASON" Screening and Q&A with Director Clay Tweel
Date: Friday, July 22nd
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Vidiots Annex
Tickets:
$12 General Admission
$10 Foundation Members/Students/Seniors
Vidiots is thrilled to present a special ADVANCED screening of GLEASON, the inspirational documentary from Sundance and SXSW, set to be released in select theaters July 29th.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Clay Tweel (MAKE BELIEVE, PRINT THE LEGEND, FINDERS KEEPERS) and Producer Mary Rohlich (HORRIBLE BOSSES, IDENTITY THIEF, FINDERS KEEPERS), moderated by Vidiots Executive Director Maggie Mackay.
Shortly after former New Orleans Saints star defensive back Steve Gleason is diagnosed with ALS at the age of 34, he learns that his wife Michel is pregnant with their first child. Determined to live his remaining years to its fullest, Steve goes on an expedition to Alaska, creates a foundation to help other ALS patients, repairs a rocky relationship with his father and embraces new technologies to help compensate for his deteriorating physical abilities - all with Michel's unwavering support. Brimming with humor and heart, this inspirational documentary follows a man who battles overwhelming adversity to find his true purpose in life.
CLAY TWEEL (DIRECTOR, EDITOR, STORY BY) made his directorial debut on the documentary MAKE BELIEVE, chronicling six teenagers battling to become the world's best teen magician. Clay's next film, PRINT THE LEGEND, premiered at SXSW 2014 and was awarded the Special Jury Recognition for Storytelling and Editing. His last film, FINDERS KEEPERS, premiered at Sundance 2015 to rave reviews. After meeting Steve Gleason two years ago, Clay knew immediately that he wanted to be involved in telling such a personal and inspirational story and is humbled to be a part of it.
MARY ROHLICH (PRODUCER) began her career in development at MGM and Columbia Pictures before teaming up with director Seth Gordon on FOUR CHRISTMASES, HORRIBLE BOSSES, IDENTITY THIEF and BAYWATCH. Mary is a Producer on GLEASON. This is her second film in competition at Sundance after FINDERS KEEPERS. Mary continues to team with Gordon at their production company, Exhibit A, producing television (SNEAKY PETE, THE GOLDBERGS), documentary and narrative films.
All proceeds go towards the Vidiots Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the cinematic and media arts.
Vidiots celebrates cinema and the vitality of independent art through education, archival preservation and accessibility. The Vidiots Foundation connects people to experience evolving media, taking video store culture into the 21st century.
To find out more about membership and supporting our cause, visit us at: vidiotsfoundation.org
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LocationVidiots (View)
302 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 12 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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