LEWISTON — A short film directed by Bates College Professor of Theater Paul Kuritz will premiere at the college on Saturday, Sept. 8.
“Amy’s Wish” is Kuritz’s adaptation of James Caputo’s award-winning short play with that title. The film recounts the story of a young girl facing her father’s terminal illness and an encounter with a professional mourner at a local funeral parlor.
The screening is open to the public at no cost.
Performing in the film shot at the Albert and Burpee Funeral Home in Lewiston are Britt Davis of Chicago, a member of the Bates class of 2014; and Cheryl Reynolds of Portland, an actress familiar to local audiences.
Robert Little of Auburn, who graduated from Bates in May, was cinematographer on the production, and senior Cherelle Conner of Miami edited the film.
“Amy’s Wish” will be shown at 4 p.m. in room 104 of the Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St. For more information, call 786-6257 or email pkuritz@bates.edu.
The film will be shown at the 2012 Midwest Christian-Inspirational Indie Film Festival in Chicago on Sept. 28-30; Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival in Atlanta on Oct. 5-7; and Gideon’s Flame Christian Film Festival in Manila, the Philippines.
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