Athens Theatre Presents CLARK, Free Screening 9/6

Athens Theatre Presents Clark September 6, 2009
2:00 PM
Free Admission
Clark: If you believe....you can make it happen

Clark is a powerful and poignant story of a young boy growing up in 1952 who has a strong loving bond with his mother, but must find a way to survive an abusive father. To escape reality, he is drawn further into his own world of believing he can be Superman. Follow his journey to present day as a man who must find himself and his place in the world.

Writer/Director Kevin J. O'Neill is an award-winning Director. His career as a professional actor spans over 30 years with credits in film and television. Kevin teaches acting at the Maile School, and directing at Full Sail University. Producers, Randy Molnar and Melissa Gruver (ReelDreams Productions), have produced feature films and short films over the past several years in Florida as well as worked as professional actors in film and television. Director of Photography, Jose Zambrano Cassella, has worked as a professional cinematographer for over 17 years and is also an award winning filmmaker.

Actor John Kyle (The Tenant, The Woods Have Eyes, Robodoc, The Sacred) portrays Clark as a man. The film introduces actor, Garrett Boyle, in the challenging role of young Clark. His nemesis, the cruel father, is portrayed by Doc Kirby (Second Coming - Polychrome/Universal).

Beautiful and historic settings in Deland and Lake Helen, Florida were selected to reflect the 1952 time period. One of the most special locations is the Athens Theatre in Deland, Florida, built in 1922, and now restored to its original historic grandeur.

Clark has been submitted to Sundance Film Festival for their consideration.