Change of Life
- April 24, 2007 - New independent feature film "Change of Life" spotlights bigotry and shows you and Don Imus how to find redemption that can truly be life changing.
Recent controversies surrounding such celebrities as Don Imus, Mel Gibson, Michael Richards, and Isaiah Washington, reveal that racism and bigotry are still very much a part of American life and are entrenched in the belief systems of people who many young Americans may look up to and seek to emulate. Though written two years ago, the recently-completed independent film, "Change of Life", eerily echoes these recent events.
Even more amazing - the director is 22 year-old Kansas University film student, Amy McClung. Before beginning this project Amy reluctantly revealed to her family that she was gay. This revelation was quite a shock at first, but both parents opened their arms with love and acceptance for their daughter. Amy's mother devotedly took on the duties of Unit Production Manager and was an invaluable part of the Change of Life crew.
"Change of Life", shot in the "bible belt" (Kansas City), tells the story of Gary Cattell, a nationally-syndicated, conservative talk show host and bigoted minister. When his estranged, lesbian daughter commits suicide on the air, Gary asks God to show him what he did wrong. The next morning, Gary awakens to find that God has answered his prayer. Time has rewound itself two weeks and his daughter is still alive. But redemption comes at a price. Gary finds his soul now inhabits the body of his daughter's best friend -- a gay man - and is forced to experience, firsthand, the prejudice and bigotry meted out by his followers.
The film is so new that it does not have a distributor, and yet universities, tolerance organizations and museums have already expressed interest in booking the film. A recent, private screening in Kansas City, revealed the powerful impact on the lives of the people who viewed it. L.A. actress, Brinke Stevens stated "...I was blown away -- you all did such a fabulous job! I cried at the end. It's really very special." Denny (who plays Reverend Catell) -- "You knocked it out of the ballpark, WOW!!"
We've created a website for the movie which has a fabulous trailer for viewing, additional detailed information about the film and links to organizations that promote tolerance and diversity:
http://www.changeoflifemovie.com
"Every man thinks of changing the world, but no man thinks of changing himself." Leo Tolstoy (1854-1910)-film opening quote
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About Amy McClung: Amy McClung is an aspiring filmmaker and founder of Blue Wave Productions. In addition to directing and editing "Change of Life" (her first feature) she has also produced numerous commercials, music videos and public service announcements for local government television. For more info on Amy, visit:
http://www.amymcclung.com
About Jon Weimer: Jon Weimer is the Executive Producer/Writer for "Change of Life" which is his first completed feature film. He is currently producing three other features that are either in development, production, and/or post-production. In 2002 Jon walked away from a six figure income in finance to pursue a career in filmmaking founding Agent Provocateur Films. His mission is to create commercially marketable independent feature films with a socially conscious focus.
For more information contact:
Kris Stankiewicz,
Representing "Change of Life"
10945 Bluffside Dr. #433
Studio City, Ca 91604
Tel: 818-761-1815 or
Cell: 913-515-1924
kstankiewicz@hotmail.com
Jon Weimer
Agent Provocateur Films
415 E. Gregory
Kansas City, Mo. 64131
Cell: 816-456-3455
civivtv@hotmail.com
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