How LOCAL COLOR came to be made is a fascinating story, Making an independent film can be thrilling - and terrifying: Casting a painter to play a painter personal friends join the cast financial backing evaporates the filmmakers mortgage their homes to finish the film Hurricane Katrina looms. To read the article published in the American Artist, click here. After a successful life on the festival circuit, Local Color opened theatrically in New York and Los Angeles in July."įor audience reactions from screenings around the country, click here. LOCAL COLOR premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and in their program blog Kristin McCracken shares the following: "a quiet, lovely movie about ideas, art, and coming of age, with gorgeous scenery and some understatedly powerhouse acting from the likes of the always-compelling Armin Mueller-Stahl. Insights, acting, cinematography, back story and how the film, based on real events, got to the screen. On the whole, this film about passion, commitment and following your dream, is intriguing for a combination of reasons: And, the intermittent laugh-out-loud humor is just as quirky as real life. Instead, congruent with quality independent cinema, it's the kind of film that makes you think about and appreciate the people who touch your life, providing an uplifting experience that makes you feel good about going to the movies. Lacking sex, violence and special effects, LOCAL COLOR is under the radar of the big studios that cater to mainstream moviegoers. George Gallo's LOCAL COLOR is an exception, primarily because two film professionals - the writer/director and a key actor, who also happen to be accomplished painters, bring a visible passion for art, and for life, to a work that resonates with audiences young and old. Listen in, or read the complete review here.ĬWC rarely presents "coming of age" films because the theme is quite common and the outcome is usually predictable. ~ Larry Thomas reviews the film on Cincinnati Edition, WVXU 91.7, Sunday morning, September 6. not only looks and sounds good, but also has the particiaption of an impressive cast." But it's well worth discovering for yourself, to experience the ideas, feelings and humanity that these actors and filmmakers bring to the screen. "LOCAL COLOR is the kind of film that never finds wide distribution because it doesn't appeal to current day commercial audiences. FREE PARKING on-site and in nearby lots - click here for the Parking Map. The Carnegie is located at 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington KY 41011(corner of Scott and Robbins, between 10th and 11th Streets). The Carnegie opens at 6:30 before evening screenings and the cash bar is in the adjacent Gallery/reception space. While the theatre holds 465 patrons we have limited the capacity to 350 seats - to insure the best sight lines and audience experience.ĬOME EARLY to socialize before selected screenings and enjoy your favorite alcohol/non-alcoholic beverage. Restored in 2006, the improvements include additional seating leg room, large movie screen and updated sound system. Budig Theatre in the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center transports the audience to the ornate elegance of the early 1900s. Tickets will also be on sale at the door, subject to availability. * NOTE: Any ticket physically sold by the Carnegie incurs a $1.00 facility charge IN ADDITION to the face value of the ticket - this applies to tix purchased in advance by phone or in person, and tix sold at the door.Tickets for students and Enjoy the Arts members with valid ID are $8 (+$1*), available only at the door.Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 (+$1*) at the door.FREE PARKING on-site and in nearby lots.Ĭlick here for an interactive directional map.Ĭlick here for a printable map and written directions.The Carnegie Center for the Visual & Performing Arts.Social hour and cash bar begins at 6:30 pm. The film is rated R - for strong language.Genre: Drama auto-biographical narrative fiction.Media: DigiBeta 16:9 WideScreen, Dolby stereo.George Gallo, USA, Theatrical Release July 2009, 97 minutes.
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