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Thursday, October 23
1:00-2:00 pm
A member of one of the worlds great acting dynasties, Lynn Redgrave has appeared in films - from Tom Jones and Georgy Girl to Shine and Gods and Monsters - and Broadway plays. Lynn Redgrave was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 and underwent treatment for it without missing a performance or a day of filming. She and her daughter, Annabel Clark, join us to discuss Journal - A Mother and Daughter's Recovery from Breast Cancer, detailing her journey through diagnosis, treatment and recovery as seen through her daughter's photographic lens. The are both here for the Baltimore Women's Film Festival.

The BWFF 2008 is pleased to announce, among its festival-related events, a special book signing and sushi reception with acclaimed actress, playwright and breast cancer survivor Lynn Redgrave, and her daughter, photographer Annabel Clark.   The book signing and reception will take place after the screening at RA Sushi, 1390 Lancaster Street on Friday, October 24th.

The book signing/ sushi reception will follow immediately after the World Premiere screening of the film “Beyond Breast Cancer:  Stories of Survivors.”  “Beyond Breast Cancer”, which starts at 2 PM and runs 63 minutes long at Landmark’s Harbor East, highlights the experiences of nine courageous women who survive breast cancer - only to discover that their health struggles continue even after their cancer treatment ends.  This film, directed by Vivian Umino and produced by Saskia Karen Subramanian, was funded by the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

All those who attend the “Beyond Breast Cancer” film screening will, in addition to our VIP pass holders, be welcome to attend the sushi reception and book signing with Redgrave and Clark at RA Sushi after the film.   At the reception, both Redgrave and Clark will be available to sign copies of their collaborative work, “Journal:  A Mother and Daughter’s Recovery from Breast Cancer,” which narrates—through photos and print—their shared battle with Redgrave’s breast cancer, chemotherapy treatments, surgery, and beyond.  The reception is generously sponsored by RA Sushi, which will provide both delicious food and drinks gratis, from 3:30 to 4:30, to our guests.    

“Journal:  A Mother and Daughter’s Recovery from Breast Cancer” uniquely illuminates their story through thirty-seven intimate photographs which Clark took, along with Redgrave’s journal entries about her experience.   Redgrave, an avid diarist since the age of five, is perhaps better known as a highly acclaimed actress and film star from a world-famous family of actors (Redgrave, along with sister Vanessa and brother Corin, descend from five generations of celebrated thespians).  Redgrave’s film and stage credits include two Golden Globes, an Oscar nomination, two Tony nominations, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and an Obie.  Also an accomplished playwright, she has authored the plays “Shakespeare for My Father,” “The Mandrake Root” and “Nightingale.”    

Tickets for “Beyond Breast Cancer: Stories of Survivors,” like all films in the festival, are only $10 and may be purchased at the BWFF website (www.bwfilmfestival.com) or at the festival box office at Landmark-Harbor East Cinema.  VIP passes, which provide entry to twenty screenings throughout the festival and entry to special receptions and events including this one, are $80 and may also be purchased at the BWFF website or the festival box office at Landmark-Harbor East.