OLD HEART
A new movie adapted from Peter Ferry’s acclaimed novel — out now!
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August 17 Wealthy Theater Grand Rapids, Michigan Premiere 3 p.m. with local stars, codirectors, and producer. One minor is admitted free with each paying adult. This homecoming event for our West Michigan made feature film will include Grand Rapids actors Shelley Irwin and Thomas Williams. One of the midwest’s premiere independent theaters, the Wealthy champions local filmmakers. Join us for a converation with the production team led by codirectors Kirk Wahamaki and Leslye Witt. Cast members including Zaneta Adams, former director of the Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs will be joining this event. Doors open at 2 p.m.
September 20: Theater De Schalm, Veldhoven., Netherlands European Premiere. This Dutch homecoming event includes a panel with Dutch costar Eva Doueiri and actress Zaneta Adams with producer/screenwriter Roger Rapoport Tickets for the 3 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. showings are here. Veldhoven is Old Heart’s primary setting.
September 21: 10:30 a.m. Kijkhuis Leiden Netherlands in association with Studium Generale Universiteit Leiden. Dutch costar Eva Doueiri and actress Zaneta Adams join producer/screenwriter Roger Rapoport. We thank Mieke Kirkels for making this event possible. Coffee and cake will be provided.
September 21: 4 p.m. Hilweg, Netherlands, Biesbosch Museum Eiland This event at scenic Biesbosch National Park commemorates the smuggling operations from liberated Southern Netherlands to people starving in northern cities behind Nazi Lines during the Hunger Winter of 1944-45. Dutch costar Eva Doueiri and actress Zaneta Adams join producer/screenwriter Roger Rapoport with a Dutch historian. Guests who arrive early can take a boat tour of this waterway featured in the film. Seating is limited and reservations are advised.
September 22: 6:45 p.m. Leiden, Netherlands at Kijkhuis Leiden in association with Studien Generale Leiden. Dutch costar Eva Doueiri and actress Zaneta Adams join producer/screenwriter Roger Rapoport. We thank Mieke Kirkels for making this event possible.
September 21 Hilweg, Netherlands Biesbosch MuseumEiland. This special event at Biesbosch National Park includes film stars Edward Gaines, Eva Doueiri, producer Roger Rapoport and speakers from the museum staff. Guest can tour tour the waterways where smugglers moved food and supplies from liberated Southern Netherlands to people starving in northern cities still behind Nazi Lines during the Hunger Winter of 1944-45. Featured in Old Heart, De Biesbosch is one of the most scenic regions in the Netherlands. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended for this event. September 22: (Evening) Leiden, Netherlands at Kijkhuis Leiden in association with Studium Generale Universiteit Leiden. Detroit Lead Actor Edward Gaines, Dutch costar Eva Doueiri, producer/screenwriter Roger Rapoport will join a panel with a Dutch Historian. We thank Mieke Kirkels for making this event possible.
More dates are being planned across the country. Please check back for details.
Where We’ve Played.
Since its May Redford Theater premiere in Detroit, Old Heart has screened at the Park Slope Public Library Brooklyn New York, Berkeley California’s Hillside Club, the Culver Theate in Culver City, California, Kan Kan Cinema in Indianapolis and Chicago's Chopin Theater.
In addition to two week theatrical runs with Celebration Cinema in Norton Shores, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, the film has played across Michigan at the State Theater in South Haven, the Garden Theater in Frankfort, the Dogwood Center in Fremont, the Ludington Arts Center, Hope College’s Stempien Auditiorium in Holland, the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. and Mona Shores High School in Norton Shores.
For inquires about booking the film for an event or showing, please contact Producer Roger Rapoport at rogerdrapoport@me.com (231) 720-0930 (v0ice only).
Old Heart Screenings in Holland