Special Report: Freep Film Festival 2019

Special Guest: Steve Byrne
Mike talks with Steve Byrne, Arts and Entertainment Editor of The Detroit Free Press and Executive Director of the Freep Film Festival, the documentary-focused fest that runs from April 10-14, 2019.

In the spotlight are films such as Boy Howdy! The Story of Creem Magazine, Bathtubs Over Broadway, and Detroit Tigers: The Roar of '84.

Mike is scheduled to moderate the following post-screening Q&As:

• Thursday April 11 at 9PM at Cinema Detroit: Live From the Astroturf: Alice Cooper
• Saturday April 13 at 6PM at Emagine Royal Oak: Live From the Astroturf: Alice Cooper
• Sunday April 14 at 3PM at the Community Arts Auditorium, Wayne State University: Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers

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Music:
"Be My Lover" - Alice Cooper

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Special Report: CinemAbility (2013)

Special Guest: Jenni Gold
Guest Co-Hosts: Sean Gray, Steve Byrne

On a special episode of The Projection Booth Steve Byrne and Sean Gray join Mike to discuss the documentary film CinemAbility (2013). Directed by Jenni Gold and co-written by Samuel Reed, the film looks at the long history of portraying disabilities on screen.

Links:
Visit the official CinemAbility website
Buy Cinemability on iTunes, Amazon, or Google Play
Read 14 Cisgender Actors in Transgender Roles from The Hollywood Reporter
Read ‘Blind’ Director Addresses Backlash Over Casting Alec Baldwin And Not Disabled Actor In Lead Role by Michael Mailer
Be sure to visit the Is This Venue Accessible website
Check out the Freep Film Festival

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Music:
"Spasticus Autisticus" - Ian Dury & The Blockheads

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Freep Film Fest 2017

Special Guest: Steve Byrne

Mike talks with Steve Byrne of the Detroit Free Press about the 2017 Freep Film Festival, the documentary-focused fest that runs from March 30-April 2, 2017.

In the spotlight are films such as 12th & Clairmount, The 24 Hour War, Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future, The Force, Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes, Tickling Giants and On the Sly: The Search for the Family Stone.

Mike is scheduled to moderate the post-screening Q&A with director Michael Rubenstone at the Cinema Detroit On the Sly screening 5:30 PM on Saturday April 1.

Rob St. Mary is scheduled to moderate the post-screening Q&A with Jeff Lambert, executive director, National Film Preservation Foundation. at the Cinema Detroit Field Guide to Sponsored Film screening 8:00 PM on Saturday April 1.

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Links:
Visit the official Freep Film Festival website

Music:
"Cola Bottle Baby" - Edwin Birdsong
"Loose Booty" - Sly & The Family Stone

Special Report: The Freep Film Festival (2014)

Special Guest: Steve Byrne

On this special report, Mike talks to Steve Byrne of the Detroit Free Press about the new Freep Film Festival that runs March 20-23, 2014.

Links:
Learn more about the Freep Film Festival
Like the Freep Film Festival via Facebook

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