New Video on YouTube

Didn't think we'd do an event without a video to accompany it,did you? "The Assassination of Lincoln: Teardown of a Century-Old Mill" is now available for viewing on YouTube. Most of the images captured are of a place that no longer exists except on film. Very interested to hear your comments on that one.

Photo Exhibit - prints coming soon

Thanks to all of you who attended our opening reception for the Lincoln Foods photo exhibit last week. People were unbelievably generous with their comments, time, and participation. We raffled off some 5x7 and 8x10 copies of the more than 50 prints that appear in the exhibit. "The Assassination of Lincoln: Teardown of a Century-Old Mill" show runs through Dec. 19 at essex art center, 56 island street, lawrence ma from M-F 10-6. Sign the guest book if you get to check it out! For more info., visit our Events page.

Many people have expressed interest in ordering prints, and I am working on getting that available to you online in our Mill Store. One ginormous thing at a time ;-)

Happy Holidays!
~Lorre

Millies in Merrimack Valley Magazine

The Nov/Dec 2008 issue of the glossy pub Merrimack Valley Magazine has an excellent summary of the Millies: Playing With A Movie stage adaptation performed in September. Page 12 has the scoop, plus some great pics by enthused audience member and colleague Logan Seale.

Lorre Guest Speaking at College

Excited to be doing a presentation for the Contemporary Affairs Club at Northern Essex Community College Nov. 12th. The topic will be Millies but also the labor issues and historic research surrounding the textile strike of 1912, the Bread & Roses Strike. And discussing the similarities and parallels between then and now. Can I just tell you, I love talking about the history and research aspects of the project and how I use them in a modern-day story because the lessons, for better or for worse, still apply.

Upcoming Photo Exhibit - December 8-19th, 2008

The Assassination of Lincoln: Teardown of a Century-Old Mill - This photographic exhibit by writer/director Lorre Fritchy depicts the dismantling of the 100+ year old Lincoln Foods mill building in Lawrence, MA in varying stages mid-2008. Part of the takedown was also filmed for Fritchy's movie Millies (see footage of this shoot at http://www.youtube.com/lfritchy).

Fritchy's photographs will be on display for two weeks at the Essex Art Center, kicking off Monday, December 8th with a special Artists' Reception from 6:30-8:30pm, free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will run in the main gallery from 10-6pm, from 12/09/08 to 12/19/08. Free admission. (56 Island Street, Lawrence MA)

Visit the exhibit to witness the haunting beauty and rubbled remains of history as Lincoln falls, brick by brick.

Lawrence History Center geneaology talk

A fantastic discussion at the Lawrence History Center last night, a big thanks to LHC for inviting me to speak to their Geneaology Group. Since more people ask about the "glamorous" part of the actual film shoot, I hardly ever get to talk about the intense (and fun for geeks like me) research I had to do to write this film. Bringing history to life while still telling an entertaining, fictional story is nearly impossible without gobs of research. Plus, the staff at the History Center will tell you, I love the smell of history. Old books, old maps, objects from the past -- stories abound. So it was terrific to have the opportunity to address fellow researchers who understand the buzz you get from making discoveries, connections, and insights into the past.

MILLIES T-shirts are here!

At long last, you can be a MILLIE, too! Our hip and comfy tees are just waiting to vogue on your body. We have three colors to choose from: white, sandstone, and dijon - all with the same front and back design. The back features the MILLIES logo and web site while the front proudly affirms, "Yes, I'm A Millie" ;-)

This shirt will actually factor into the film, so you will have the same tee as some characters in the movie! It's definitely a conversation-starter, and at $20 it's a very economical way to contribute to the financing of this film.

Visit our mill store at http://www.milliesmovie.com/movie_tee.html to have a look before buying.

PS - A special something if your name is actually "Millie"! Email us before ordering.