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The GI Film Festival, the nation’s first and only film festival
dedicated to the American Armed Forces, announced today that
“Brothers at War,” recipient of the GI Film Festival’s
Best Documentary Feature award in 2008, has earned a domestic
theatrical distribution deal with the prestigious Samuel
Goldwyn Films. “Brothers
at War” follows the exploits of first-time director Jake
Rademacher as he sets out to understand the experience,
sacrifice, and motivation of his two brothers serving in
Iraq
.
“This is a tremendous victory for Jake Rademacher and for the GI Film
Festival. We are
very proud of our association with ‘Brothers at War’ and
for the role we played in the film’s success,” said GI
Film Festival Co-Founder and President Brandon Millett.
“Our goal is to provide a vehicle and a voice for
filmmakers who honor the successes and sacrifices of the
American GI with their work.
No film better epitomizes the mission of the GI Film
Festival than ‘Brothers at War.’
If you missed the film at the GI Film Festival, now you
can see it at a theater near you.”
“Brothers at War” is scheduled to open on March 13, 2009 in four
U.S.
cities near three military bases before rolling out in wider
release:
Fayetteville
,
NC
(
Fort
Bragg
) Carmike 12 Cinemas
Jacksonville
,
NC
(
Camp
Lejeune
) Carmike 16 Cinemas
Columbus
,
GA
(
Fort
Benning
) Carmike 15 Cinemas
Raleigh
,
NC
(location TBA)
The GI Film Festival hosted the red-carpet World Premier of “Brothers
at War” on Friday, May 16, 2008 before a jam packed audience
that included top military brass, active duty military,
veterans, military families and Hollywood celebrities.
Award winning actor Gary Sinise introduced the film.
Mr. Sinise, who received the GI Film Festival’s GI Spirit Award in 2007
for his charitable work on behalf of American GIs, served as
Executive Producer of “Brothers at War,” along with David
Scantling, recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for
Outstanding Public Service. Producers
are legendary Norman S. Powell ("American Valor,"
"24," "Gunsmoke") and Jake Rademacher.
For more information on the GI Film Festival, please visit www.gifilmfestival.com.
For more information on “Brothers at War,” please
visit, www.brothersatwarmovie.com.
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“This
is a documentary that celebrates the courage and integrity of
the American Soldier and the American military family. It
is also a film about a man's love and respect for his two
brothers and his dedication to telling their story. A
great film that I am proud to be a part of.”
-Gary
Sinise, Actor, Presidential Citizens Medal Recipient
2776 South Arlington Mill Drive, #810
Arlington
,
VA
22206
Telephone:
800-928-6307
www.gifilmfestival.com
info@gifilmfestival.com
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