Part of Yearlong Film Series at Central Library in Copley Square
BOSTON — April 14, 2010 – Throughout May, the Boston Public Library will welcome local filmmakers to its popular “Made in Massachusetts” film series. The yearlong series is the BPL’s most expansive film series ever, showcasing a wide range of movies filmed in the Bay State. Writers, producers, and directors will describe their works and take questions at each of the four Monday night film screenings planned in May.
The schedule is as follows:
· May 3, On Broadway with Dave McLaughlin, Writer and Director. On Broadway tells the story of a Boston man who produces a play in back room of his neighborhood pub.
· May 10, The Lost Son of Havana with Kris Meyer, Producer. A heartwarming 2009 documentary about Luis Tiant, the Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1970s.
· May 17, What’s Going On Up There? with Maryanne Galvin; Writer, Producer, and Director. This documentary explores the pros and cons of the future of space exploration through the eyes of local artists, scientists, attorneys, and potential travelers.
· May 24, Touching the Game: The Story of the Cape Cod Baseball League with Jim Carroll, Writer and Producer. This feature length documentary tells the story of the Cape Cod Baseball League, the most prestigious amateur summer league in the U.S.
“Made in Massachusetts,” began in January and will continue throughout 2010 with the following monthly themes: June, Baseball; July, Danger in the Water; August, Comedy; September, Back to School; October, Slightly Scary; November, Drama; and December, Filmed on Location at the BPL.
All screenings are free and begin at 6pm on Monday nights in Rabb Lecture Hall at the Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street. Additional details are available online or by calling 617.536.5400.
On Broadway with Dave McLaughlin, Writer and Director
Monday, May 3
6p, Rabb Lecture Hall, Central Library in Copley Square
On Broadway is the story of Jack O’Toole, a Bostonian who writes and produces a play to honor his dead uncle. With no money and just his gut to guide him, Jack presents the play on the only stage he can afford: the back room of his neighborhood pub, on a street called Broadway. Winner of a Best First Feature Film Award at the Galway Film Fleadh. Filmed in Boston, Jamaica Plain, and Waltham. Scenes were also filmed in Bates Hall at the Boston Public Library.
Dave McLaughlin, a graduate of Boston College, is a screenwriter, playwright, and director as well as the Executive Director of Boston World Partnerships. He co-wrote the film, Southie, and produced and directed the stage plays, God Willing and Back To Before. Dave sits on the board of Tell Stories, a nonprofit based in Roxbury that provides filmmaking skills training to inner city youth.
The Lost Son of Havana with Kris Meyer, Producer
Monday, May 10
6p, Rabb Lecture Hall, Central Library in Copley Square
A heartwarming 2009 documentary about Luis Tiant, the Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1970s. Born in Cuba, Tiant was the son of one of Cuba’s most celebrated athletes. As he followed in his father’s footsteps to play ball in the United States, Tiant reached a crossroads in 1961 when he became an exile and was unable to return to Cuba. Forty-six years later, the film follows Tiant’s return to Cuba to visit his homeland under the guise of playing ball. Directed by Jonathan Hock and produced by Kris Meyer. Awarded Best Film at the 2009 Baseball Film Festival. Premiered at the Tribeca film festival, the film was an official selection at the Nantucket and Provincetown Film Festivals and the Independent Film Festival of Boston. Filmed in the Boston area and Cuba with archival footage of Fenway Park, including the visit to Fenway by Tiant’s parents in 1975. In English with segments in Spanish language with English subtitles.
Kris Meyer, a Quincy native who grew up going to movies at the Wollaston Theatre, is a graduate of Boston College. Working with the Farrelly Brothers, Meyer has produced many films that were shot locally, including, Stuck on You, Fever Pitch, and Shallow Hal. He also produced On Broadway. The idea for The Lost Son of Havana was formed when Meyer met Tiant during the filming of Fever Pitch at Fenway Park.
What’s Going On Up There? with Maryanne Galvin; Writer, Producer, and Director
Monday, May 17
6p, Rabb Lecture Hall, Central Library in Copley Square
A 2007 documentary that examines the pros and cons of the future of the space exploration industry through the eyes of artists, potential adventure travelers (Bostonian Nigel Bird), scientists (Dr. Paul Joss of MIT), local attorneys (Jack Zanini and Tim Pomarole), and young explorers (a student from Arlington). The film is narrated by Leonard Nimoy. Written, directed, produced, and edited by Maryanne Galvin. Winner of an Indie Spec Special Recognition Award in Documentary at the Boston International Film Festival.
Dr. Maryanne Galvin is a Boston-based documentary filmmaker and practicing forensic psychologist. Her films have won awards at numerous independent film festivals and have been broadcast and distributed widely. Galvin has also written, directed, and produced three educational training videos for mental health and law enforcement professionals. She holds a doctorate in psychology from UMass Amherst and an MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College, Boston.
Touching the Game: The Story of the Cape Cod Baseball League with Jim Carroll, Writer and Producer
Monday, May 24
6p, Rabb Lecture Hall, Central Library in Copley Square
This feature length documentary tells the story of the Cape Cod Baseball League, the most prestigious amateur summer league in the U.S. Filmed on Cape Cod, the documentary crew spent the summer of 2003 following the league and its players as they transitioned from college players to professional. The film contains interviews with coaches, fans, and current and past Major League players such as Mo Vaughn, Jason Varitek, and Nomar Garciaparra. Produced, written, and edited by Jim Carroll, the film was the winner of the Best of New England prize at the 2004 Northern Lights Film Festival.
Jim Carroll began his career in television at New England Sports Network in Boston working on Red Sox and Bruins telecasts and later as a feature producer for the award-winning magazine show Front Row. Today he has his own production company, Fields of Vision, and continues to produce, write, and edit sports and other feature length documentaries.