Wednesday, October 29, 2008

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.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

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.