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EAT SEE HEAR Launches this Saturday with 500 DAYS OF SUMMER

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EAT SEE HEAR Launches this Saturday with 500 DAYS OF SUMMER
Laemmle is once again proud to be a sponsor of EAT SEE HEAR, one of L.A.’s premiere outdoor entertainment series.  As its name suggests, Eat See Hear offers a unique trifecta of classic movies, live music, and gourmet food trucks to create a distinctive summer experience. With entry as low as $10, it’s also a uniquely affordable option for families and all those hoping to squeeze the most out of their entertainment dollar. Events occur every Saturday night at various venues across the city from May 10 to Sept. 13.

The 2014 edition of Eat See Hear begins this Saturday, May 10 at the Greek Amphitheater at SANTA MONICA HIGH with the indie cult romance, (500) DAYS OF SUMMER, starring the lovestruck Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel as the object of his affections. The night also features a musical performance by VERDE DERDE, an indie-rock trio whose melodic soundscapes have earned comparisons to Radiohead and Sonic Youth by local critics. And, of course, there will be usual ESH Food Truck Caravan to cater to whatever you’re stomach is craving. The door opens at 5:30 PM, with music starting at 7 and the movie scheduled for 8:30.

Upcoming events include OFFICE SPACE at Santa Monica High (May 17), THE BIG LEBOWSKI at Griffith Park (May 24), NAPOLEON DYNAMITE at Paul Revere Middle School (May 31) and RUSHMORE at Griffith Park (June 7). The Series continues throughout the summer concluding with THE GOONIES at Pasadena City Hall (September 13).

For tickets and more info, visit EatSeeHear.com.

CHAPMAN Q&A’s Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 at the Music Hall

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CHAPMAN writer-director Justin Owensby will participate in a Q&A’s after the first evening screenings at the Music Hall on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10. Lead actor Jesse Johnson will join him for the Saturday Q&A.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksis64R_-vA&fmt=18

CHAPMAN Q&A's Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 at the Music Hall

New Chavez Doc CESAR’S LAST FAST: Q&A’s this Weekend at the Playhouse

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CESAR’S LAST FAST filmmaker Richard Ray Perez will participate in Q&A’s this weekend at the Playhouse after the 7:10 and 9:45 screenings on Friday, April 25 and after the 7:10 screening on Saturday, April 26.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMr-LnEwai0&feature=youtu.be
New Chavez Doc CESAR'S LAST FAST: Q&A's this Weekend at the Playhouse
Filmmaker Richard Ray Perez

 

TANZANIA Q&A’s with the Filmmaker and Subjects

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TANZANIA: A JOURNEY WITHIN filmmaker Sylvia Caminer and the subjects of the film, Kristen Kenney and Venance Ndibalema, will participate in Q&A’s at the NoHo after the 7:10 PM screenings Friday-Sunday, May 2nd-4th as well as after the 4:20 screenings on the 3rd and 4th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRjlvCLFR_w

TANZANIA Q&A's with the Filmmaker and Subjects

CARL LAEMMLE, Free NICKY’S FAMILY Screenings and the WALK TO END GENOCIDE

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On Sunday the New York Times published noted Hollywood historian Neal Gabler’s terrific piece about Universal Studios founder CARL LAEMMLE and his humanitarian work rescuing Jews from Hitler’s Germany. We encourage everyone to read the article.  Uncle Carl’s determination attests to the power of an individual to do good rather than stand idly by in times of grave challenges, injustice and outright evil.
That’s the idea behind this Sunday morning’s free screenings of NICKY’S FAMILY:
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The screening are intended to raise awareness about similarly grave events going on around the world today and foster participation in L.A.’s Walk to End Genocide on April 27 at Pan Pacific Park.
As an annual L.A. event, the Walk to End Genocide is a meaningful way for our community to respond to oppression and injustice throughout the world. SIGN UP, raise money for a great cause and walk with Greg & Tish Laemmle, both of whom will be there.
NICKY’S FAMILY is a gripping, award-winning documentary about the rescue operation of the “British Schindler” – Sir Nicholas Winton (today 104 years old), an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II.  Dramatic reenactments and never-before-seen archival footage vividly illustrate the accounts of rescued children, as well as Mr. Winton himself, to recount this fascinating story, which even after 70 years is inspiring people of all ages to make this world a better place. If you haven’t seen the film, please consider attending one of these screenings.
Carl Laemmle, or Uncle Carl, as he was affectionately known, was a mentor to Laemmle Theatres co-founders Max and Kurt Laemmle. He did not need to provide affidavits for Max and Kurt’s families because Kurt was an American citizen, having married one. They provided affidavits for their parents to immigrate. Nonetheless the Laemmles are very proud to be related to Carl Laemmle.
Huge thanks to Neil Friedman and Menemsha Films for making the NICKY’S FAMILY screenings possible.
 Please note that 60 Minutes will be airing a segment on Sir Nicholas Winton this April 27.
CARL LAEMMLE, Free NICKY'S FAMILY Screenings and the WALK TO END GENOCIDE

THE GALAPAGOS AFFAIR Filmmaker Q&A’s

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Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine, the co-directors of THE GALAPAGOS AFFAIR, will participate in Q&A’s after the 7 PM screenings and introduce the 9:55 PM screenings at the Royal on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag5q5Y0Wpqg
THE GALAPAGOS AFFAIR Filmmaker Q&A's
Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine

THE GALAPAGOS AFFAIR Filmmaker Q&A's

AFTERNOON OF A FAUN ~ Q&A with the Filmmaker Friday Night

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We are very pleased to welcome AFTERNOON OF A FAUN director Nancy Biurski, who will participate in a Q&A after the 7:50 PM screening at the Royal on Friday, April 11.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc8Qw8xC7lQ