Ebert Fest 2009
On Thursday April 23, 2009, Trouble the Water debuted on US television. Thank you HBO for bringing this film into so millions of homes! During the premiere, Trouble the Water also screened at Roger Ebert's film festival in a sold-out show at the immaculately restored 1600-seat Virginia Theater in Champaign, Illinois. Thank you Roger for selecting Trouble the Water in this group of remarkable films by Guy Madden (My Winnipeg), Ramin Bahrani (Chop Shop), Coutrney Hunt (Frozen River), and so many other filmmakers whose work we so admire!
Here are some photos from the screening and the Q&A with Tia, Carl, Scott & Kimberly, courtesy of Thompson-McClellan:
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Chaz Ebert presents the Golden Thumbs
Thumbs Up for Roger Ebert!

Director/Producer Tia Lessin at Ebertfest Q&A
Scott Roberts at Ebertfest Q&A

Richard Roeper moderates panel discussion with Directors/Producers Tia & Carl,
and stars Kiimberly and Scott

Director/Producer Carl Deal at Ebertfest Q&A
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