Batman Fans Across the U.S. Support Local Charities with Uplifting Documentary Film Legends of the Knight
Screenings next week include San Diego, Hollywood, San Francisco and Chicago
February 12, 2014 - The independent documentary film Legends of the Knight
is using a fresh approach to theatrical release to inspire the spirit
of Batman in communities and support local charities. Fans of the film
are requesting screenings at their local theater via the film’s website (www.WEareBATMAN.com),
with proceeds from the showing being contributed to the charity of
their choice. Since launching this concept 3 weeks ago, 28 screenings
have been scheduled in cities around the U.S. Six successful
screenings have already happened on the east coast, drawing hundreds of
attendees and raising thousands of dollars for local charities. An overview of this unique concept is available here: https://vimeo.com/84003057.
Confirmed screenings for next week include:
Feb 17th - San Diego, CA - AMC Palm Promenade, benefits GlobalSchoolNet
Feb 18th - Thousand Oaks, CA - Muvico Thousand Oaks, benefits the American Heart Association
Feb 19th - Hollywood, CA - Laemmle’s Noho 7, benefits GlobalSchoolNet
Feb 20th - Petaluma, CA - Petaluma Fairgrounds Herzog Hall, benefits Polly Klass Foundation
Feb 20th - Chicago, IL - AMC Showplace Naperville 16, benefits Tiny Heroes
Feb 21st - San Francisco, CA - Victoria Theatre, benefits San Francisco Make-A-Wish Foundation
This innovative distribution approach reflects the message of the film and the heart of the filmmaker. Legends of the Knight
portrays the uplifting true stories of individuals who were inspired to
become real-life heroes by their childhood love of Batman. The film
shows the power these individuals had to affect change in spite of their
personal, emotional or physical obstacles.
“This
project has inspired our family to be heroes, and we want to be part of
it,” said Emily Whittlesey, who has requested a screening in Orlando.
“We love the idea of sharing this film with our community and helping a
charity that assists homeless families in the process.”
For
the past 2 years, filmmaker Brett Culp and his team filmed stories in
15 cities and recorded 62 interviews. They captured the stories of
individuals whose love of the Dark Knight inspired them to overcome
devastating obstacles, to motivate and encourage young people, and to
contribute to their communities. The film includes Batman Executive
Producer Michael Uslan, comic book legend Denny O’Neil, journalist Jill
Pantozzi and Gotham Chopra.
“At
some point, every child dreams of being a superhero,” said Culp. “They
put on a cape and imagine that they have the power to change the
world. Along the way, many of us lose our faith that this can be true.
Legends of the Knight is a return to our childhood dreams of
being a hero. Our goal is to inspire everyone on the planet who loves
Batman to embody his spirit, engage with the world, and make a
difference.”
Upcoming cities and dates for screening are listed at: www.WEareBATMAN.com/showtimes
Legends of the Knight was funded by more than 1,000 fans from around the world who contributed to the film’s Kickstarter campaign (http://kck.st/W4yO4a).
The film is currently available for pre-order at www.WEareBATMAN.com
Official Trailer: https://vimeo.com/59964265
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