westdean ([info]westdean) wrote in [info]ar_fans,
2006-12-12 10:14:00
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Snowcake screening

I've been sitting on this announcement for a few weeks so I am delighted to be able to post it today.


Tracks (Autism) a local charity to me in Hertfordshire, England, has arranged a two night screening of Snowcake to take place on  Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th of January 2007. The venue is the Campus West Theatre in Welwyn Garden City , Hertfordshire easily accessible from London by train.

The evening will start with pre-film drinks and a chance to find out about the work of Tracks (Autism) which provides pre-school and respite care for children with autism.

Film will start at 8pm and will be followed by a Question and Answer Session.
Guests for the Q&A are principally Ros Blackburn - the delightful and fascinating autistic woman who worked with Sigourney Weaver to create the character of Linda.
And/or Alan Rickman , Marc Evans (the Director), Gina Carter (Producer) and Angela Pell (Screenwriter).

Tickets are priced at £10 (Includes pre-film drink) and are available through the Campus West Box Office on 01707 357117

I cannot absolutely confirm at this stage if Alan will definitely be attending but if he does it will most likely be on the 16th.
I am also not sure of the state of the bookings as tickets have been on sale  to members and supporters of Tracks  for a couple of weeks but this post is the first public announcement.

Please do not cross post these details on other groups as I have obtained special permission from the organiser to release the information today. (links are fine!)

This promises to be a very special screening of Snowcake with an audience best placed to understand and appreciate the character that Sigourney was trying to portray.
I hope to see some of you there.

If you have any questions - please e-mail me on west.dean@ntlworld.com 





 
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[info]_redcorvette

December 12 2006, 10:46:23 UTC 5 years ago

Even though I love Alan Rickman, I'd be much more interested to hear from Ros Blackburn.

I can't wait to see the movie... but I'm wary. Autism isn't something I take lightly, as I have autistic family members, and have worked with autistic children. I hope it's taken seriously in the movie and not made into some caricature of a disease.

[info]westdean

December 12 2006, 11:06:58 UTC 5 years ago

Ros is the principal guest. She is a sort of touchstone for parents and carers of autistic children like me as she can explain what it feels like to be autistic - which is incredibly valuable when you are dealing with children who often talk very little and almost never talk about themselves.
I am incredibly lucky that she lives locally and is happy to talk to parents groups about her life - her insights are invaluable.
I'm confident that the movie takes the condition seriously as the screenwriter Angela Pell also has an autistic son.
In any case if it doesn't they are going to have a whole audience asking them why!

[info]_redcorvette

December 12 2006, 16:02:53 UTC 5 years ago

Wow, that's excellent. You are lucky!

I didn't know that about the screenwriter. It's comforting.

[info]apythia

December 12 2006, 17:23:37 UTC 5 years ago

I saw the movie at Tribeca and you have nothing to worry about. It is taken seriously and it is a great story about the relationship between the two characters and how they help each other.

[info]_redcorvette

December 14 2006, 12:01:39 UTC 5 years ago

That's wonderful to hear.

[info]shishmish

December 12 2006, 11:08:02 UTC 5 years ago

Ah, so this is the announcement then XD

Sadly, due to my Directing schedule, I can't afford to go anywhere or do anything that doesn't directly effect my degree. I wish I could go as I enjoyed the movie and would love to hear from Ros Blackburn.

[info]mrowrr

December 12 2006, 12:49:44 UTC 5 years ago

hmm..England. why does nothing ever happen in Texas?? hmph.

[info]tulipsaside

December 12 2006, 14:28:03 UTC 5 years ago

or North Carolina :)

[info]spacedlaw

December 12 2006, 13:16:11 UTC 5 years ago

Can't make it sadly, but thanks for telling anyway (and for being a good girl and waiting all that time as you had been requested to - not an easy task).

[info]peeekaboooh

December 12 2006, 13:53:40 UTC 5 years ago

I have to check it out. I visited the NAS event in December 2004, where Alan happened to be a guest. It would be very interesting to hear Ros talk about this. Thanks for posting. Could you keep us updated in case you know whether Alan is about to attend?

[info]apythia

December 12 2006, 17:22:36 UTC 5 years ago

I hope you enjoy it! Ticket prices are very reasonable!

[info]col_brandon

December 12 2006, 17:48:56 UTC 5 years ago

I'm going to make this even worse for us US folks.

Snowcake is scheduled to be released on Feb 7th in the UK (amazon.co.uk), region 2.

It isn't even listed on Amazon.com, for the US or Amazon.ca, for Canada. You would think it would atleast be listed there since it was filmed in Canada.

I really hope it comes out for Region 1, but will get region 2 if that is all that is available.

Keep your fingers crossed.

[info]snapes_witch

December 13 2006, 05:50:55 UTC 5 years ago

The DVD won't be issued in the US until after the movie has been in general theatrical release, which I thought was Dec. 8. However, it's not in my town yet.
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