Following Films Podcast: YOUNG PLATO director Neasa Ní Chianáín and subject Kevin McArevey

At Holy Cross Boys School in Belfast, Northern Ireland schoolyard conflicts are resolved at the Philosophy board where the youngsters learn to reason and think for themselves. School Principal Kevin McArevey, a Stoic who sings along to Elvis Presley, is rocking the status quo by teaching Philosophy to students in a community plagued by urban decay, sectarian violence, poverty and drugs. In an atmosphere of deep caring and support, his students learn new ways to manage their emotions based on Ancient texts. YOUNG PLATO deftly addresses the social division and intergenerational trauma of a city divided by Peace Walls where "the troubles" are more than a memory in a story filled with the mischievous charm of young boys learning to question the mythologies of war and violence. "Young Plato" shines a positive light on contemporary Northern Ireland, offering a model for building a culture of peace in these troubling times.

Today I’m joined by director Neasa Ní Chianáín and subject Kevin McArevey to discuss YOUNG PLATO.

YOUNG PLATO WILL OPEN THEATRICALLY IN NEW YORK (ANGELIKA FILM CENTER) ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 WITH A REGIONAL EXPANSION TO FOLLOW ON SEPTEMBER 30th

A Bronx Tale 4K Available for Pre-Order Now!

A Bronx Tale (30th Anniversary Edition), which will be available on 4K UHD Blu-Ray and VOD platforms on September 12, 2023. For the first time, the film will be released in newly-restored, Ultra High Definition Dolby Vision and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround sound. A Bronx Tale will also be available on VOD on AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, and more. The new edition will include brand-new exclusive interviews with director and star Robert De Niro, and writer and star Chazz Palminteri, who reflect on how the film has become a beloved classic with audiences – recalling the original production process, adapting the screenplay, and the characters’ authenticity. To close the curtains on this year’s Tribeca Festival, there will also be a 30th-anniversary commemoration of A Bronx Tale on Saturday, June 17. After the screening, producer and Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal, and writer and co-star Chazz Palminteri will join director and star Robert De Niro to celebrate the film. The live conversatio

Following Films Podcast: Steven Luke on COME OUT FIGHTING

Today I’m joined by Steven Luke to discuss his film COME OUT FIGHTING Set during WWII, in this military adventure, a small, specialized squad of U.S. Army African American soldiers are sent on an unofficial rescue mission behind enemy lines to locate their missing commanding officer. The squad upon battling their way through the German defenses encounter more than they bargain for when they locate a downed U.S. Army fighter pilot. With the help of their friends at the 761st tank battalion, known as “The Black Panthers,” the squad must find a way to survive and make it back in one piece. COME OUT FIGHTING is currently in theaters and available on demand

LOREN AND ROSE Starring Jacqueline Bisset & Kelly Blatz In Theaters June 23rd

Written & Directed by award-winning filmmaker Russell Brown (Search Engines, The Blue Tooth Virgin) Starring : Jacqueline Bisset (Airport), Kelly Blatz ("Fear The Walking Dead," What Lies Ahead ), Gia Carides (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Letters From A Killer), Paul Sand (Sweet Land, Simple Being), Erin Cahill (“Sleepy Hollow,” Church People), Rebecca Noble ("CSI: Vegas," "Nightmares") Rose is a legendary actress trying to revive her career. Loren is a promising filmmaker. Over the course of their many encounters, a deep friendship evolves as their love of art, understanding of grief, and faith in life’s potential guide them through personal and creative transformations. Kelly Blatz and Jacqueline Bisset star with a chemistry that is at once authentic and intoxicating. Loren & Rose — Official Trailer from The Simon Productions on Vimeo . *Santa Barbara International Film Festival (WORLD PREMIERE)** **Studio City Film Festival — Winner Best Ac

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