The Reel New York Film Festival kicks off the summer with 29 independent films and videos by New Yorkers about New York. The eight-week festival airs on Thursdays at 10 p.m. from July 5, 2007 through August 20, 2007.
Channel Thirteen has chosen Ferry Tales, to open its TV-based ,Film Festival: Reel NY. Many Staten Islanders have never seen this film about women who put on their make-up on the Staten Island Ferry - now it will premier on television. The film was directed by Katja Esson and co-stars Valerie Campbell and Kamillah Hanks.
For more information on viewing the film go HERE. For more information on the television program go HERE.
LOVE this film-really a must see! I saw it about two years ago when it was shown at the SI Museum a few of the woman featured in the documentary were there as well asthe film maker. This film has so many layers and the stories are really masterfully told.
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