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Fulton DA asks for sentence reductions for educators convicted in APS cheating scandal
As first reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Howard sought lesser sentences for seven former educators soon after he received the endorsement of a former political opponent.
Congrats to Ted Sarandos at Netflix from your friends at Virgil Films & Entertainment
In a major change to Netflix’s C-suite, content chief Ted Sarandos has been named co-CEO and Chief Product Officer Greg Peters has been named to the additional role of COO. Reed Hastings, who…
BROKEN POET is the story of 1970's rock star Jake Lion, who was presumed dead in Paris until his former roadie Plynth happens to be riding in the Paris Metro forty years after Jake's much publicized suicide and hears an aged street musician who sounds just like him. In search of an exclusive story, Rolling Stone sends a rock journalist Meg Trudeau to investigate.
Now Available to Rent or buy today! https://geni.us/BrokenPoet
GOODBYE, IL MAESTRO
Some personal thoughts on the passing of Ennio Morricone from Joe Amodei written for www.backstreets.com
I love movies. They have been a part of my very fabric for as long as I can remember. They have been my constant companion through life and have been there for the good, the bad, the sadness, and the gladness of life. They are my first memories as a child. And they never go away.
As a young teenager my world was opened to a vast array of films and filmmakers from all over the world. I cherished each film and new discovery. And then one day I found myself in a darkened movie theater while the Sergio Leone masterpiece Once Upon a Time in the West came across the screen in all of its majestic Spaghetti Western glory. There was Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Jason Robards, and the exhilarating beauty Claudia Cardinale creating characters that would forever be etched in my movie subconscious: Fonda's evil Frank, Bronson's Harmonica, Robards' Cheyenne, and Cardinale's enchanting Jill. Legendary roles in a legendary film. And all acting to the backdrop of the Maestro's amazingly beautiful score. We all know that the Maestro himself is Ennio Morricone.
We just lost Morricone at the good old young age of 91. He leaves behind the love of his life Maria, his children including composer Andrea Morricone, and a host of grandchildren with whom he had a close and loving relationship. He also left behind many fans, famous and not-so-famous, who have been tweeting and testifying to his greatness. And they should, because Morricone was, well, great. I am in tune with all of them.
But for me, Morricone also was personal. His music filtered in and out of my life on so many occasions. Many years ago on a memorable trip out west with my wife and two daughters, we were about to enter the full majesty of Monument Valley when I pulled over to the side of the road and inserted into the car's CD player the soundtrack to Once Upon a Time in the West. While the landscape in front of us turned into something right out of heaven, the music became a part of that trip, a memory that for reasons unsaid here will never, ever go away. That memory is seared into my mind, and Morricone's music played a major part in it.
I am so thankful to Maestro for so many more movie-music memories. Seeing — and hearing — The Mission, A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Malena, The Legend of 1900, and of course the elegant, romantic, and haunting Cinema Paradiso gave me even more memories, the kind that can be relived over and over again.
When I heard that Bruce Springsteen was going to record the theme to Once Upon a Time in the West on a tribute album to Morricone, my excitement was through the roof. I was not disappointed, and neither were Grammy voters who gave Bruce the award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance that year.
I've been lucky. Very lucky. I met Morricone once in Cannes, before a screening of Once Upon a Time In America. He was sitting mid-row, and I stood in the aisle when our eyes met. Not knowing what to do, my instinct just took over and I moved my hands to my lips, blew him a kiss, and mouthed the words "Thank you." He blew a kiss back to me and nodded his head, saying "Thank you" back to me. He smiled, and so did I.
I also am lucky to have seen Maestro in concert not once, but twice. The first was during his 2007 visit to the U.S. to receive his honorary Oscar. (Morricone also received six Best Original Music Score Oscar nominations during his career, and won the 2016 Best Original Music Score Oscar for The Hateful Eight.) He stopped in New York on his way and performed a night of music at Radio City Music Hall. Then on August 31, 2017, my wife and I were honored to be in the audience when, at the age of 88, Morricone took to the stage of the Arena in Verona, Italy. In the heart of the ancient Italian city where Juliet professed her love for Romeo, with a full moon looking over the Coliseum-like, age-old structure, Maestro led what seemed like a 100-member choir of angels and orchestra as they performed a set of the greatest, most memorable Morricone moments. I literally sat in the audience on that hot summer night and wept. That is how much his music has meant to me. I am weeping as I write this right now.
Thank you, Il Maestro. Thank you so much. Make some music up in Heaven. The angels have been waiting. The chorus is about to begin.
- Joe Amodei
To anyone looking to order the DVD of CODE BLUE and has experienced any issues with the title being out of stock have no fear! We assure you there are copies available and we have them right here at our own store! (did we also mention FREE SHIPPING?) If you have not seen this life saving documentary yet now is the time to do it! Get your copy today!
Known to all as Laddie, he is the understated studio chief and Oscar-winning producer behind such films as STAR WARS, ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, CHARIOTS OF FIRE, POLICE ACADEMY, BRAVEHEART, THE OMEN, THELMA AND LOUISE, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and GONE BABY GONE, whose intelligence, kindness, and unflagging faith in the people he hired turned him into one of the most successful movie moguls in Hollywood history.
Watch "Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies" today! https://geni.us/Laddie
I will have a lot more to say about Maestro Morricone in the days to come. He did more for my love of film than most. For now just sit back and take a listen. RIP Ennio.
All of us here at Virgil Films say have a great 4th of July. And when you need to..wear a mask!
Now available on digital HD! Best-selling Comedienne Chonda Pierce is at her funniest as she engages with celebrities and thinkers who took a stand for Christ during difficult circumstances in their lives. Chonda mixes her trademark country wit and laughter with brand-new stand-up to present truth as only Chonda can.
Rent or buy it today! https://geni.us/ChondaUnashamed
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Carl Reiner, the comedian, writer and director whose contributions to the development of television comedy are rivaled by few others, died last night of natural causes at his home in Beverly Hills.…
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) Review - The Action Elite
Plot: Documentary filmmaker Derek Wayne Johnson compiles several 8mm home movies and behind the scenes footage from the production of Rocky with Sylvester Stallone himself as narrator in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, a superbly entertaining half hour documentary from Cinema 83 Documenta...
Podcast Alert! Our President and CEO Joe Amodei along with Amanda Ladd-Jones joins Illeana Douglas and her 'Popcorn Talk' podcast to discuss the upcoming Virgil release of "Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies". Coming next month to VOD and digital HD!
#PopcornTalk #TheFilmScene #IlleanaDouglas Director/Producer Amanda Ladd-Jones is Alan Ladd, Jr.’s youngest daughter from his first marriage. She was born in...
Pre-order "Chonda Pierce: Unashamed" now on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video https://geni.us/ChondaUnashamed
Filmmaker Jodi Gomes appeared on T.I.'s Expeditiously with T.I. podcast talking about her eye-opening documentary "One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal" now available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video http://geni.us/oclb #expediTIously #Atlanta #CheatingScandal
Tip talks to the team behind the documentary "One Child Left Behind" about the high profile 2009 Atlanta Public School cheating scandal where more than 1000 ...
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This weekend we recognize #WorldRefugeeDay. Had it not been for the important work of HIAS, then Herb Gildin and his family may have never escaped Nazi Germany. They continue to do such important work today. Here's a clip of Herb describing their efforts from #TheStarfish. https://geni.us/TheStarfish
Congrats to Dr. Stancic!
Congratulations to Code Blue’s own Saray Stancic, M.D., who has been awarded the prestigious status of Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine! We’re so proud of you, Dr. Stancic!
Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?
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A great Zoom interview from the American Society for Yad Vashem with 'The Starfish' director, Tyler Gildin.
Rent or buy The Starfish today! https://geni.us/TheStarfish
At War with the Dinosaurs documentary looks to hydrogen fuel cell future
The doc takes a look at the history and potential direction of H2-based renewable energy. At War with the Dinosaurs is a new documentary film now available for
Elliott Murphy's Debut Film 'Broken Poet' Explores The Mystery Of A Dead Rock Star « American Songwriter
Elliott Murphy is the anonymous rock star. A recording artist for 40 years with 35 albums to his name, he lives in the anonymity of fame, or perhaps it’s
I rarely mix business with my personal life but sometimes I need to. Mrs. Ulmer is my daughter. And I am damn proud of her. Joe Amodei, President, Virgil Films
I gave each of my ninth grade students $20 and challenged them to do a random act of kindness or help someone in need. Here's what happened. #20dollarchallen...
Code Blue
Save the date for a webinar with Dr. Saray Stancic hosted by PlantPure Communities. Register at https://tinyurl.com/nutritionandhealthwebinar
#lifestylemedicine #codebluedoc #MultipleSclerosis #PlantBasedNutrition
Check out this great piece in Parents from THE STARFISH filmmaker Tyler Gildin...
THE STARFISH is available to watch now at https://geni.us/TheStarfish
While making the documentary The Starfish of my grandfather's life during and after the Holocaust, I became a better person and even greater father.
This Doctor Treated Her MS By Switching to a Plant-Based Diet
Dr. Saray Stancic was diagnosed with MS 25 years ago and had to walk with a cane. Now she runs daily, takes no medicine and credits a plant-based diet.
Coming next month, the story of the most influential movie producer you've never heard of...
Virgil Films has acquired the U.S. and Canadian digital rights to Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies, a feature-length look at Alan Ladd Jr. directed by his daughter, Amanda Ladd Jones. The studio b…
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
The iconic Talia Shire, who continues to melt our hearts as Adrian, shared these touching words about 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic aka Becoming Rocky: The Birth of a Classic @40yearsofrocky @becomingrocky becomingrocky.com #40yearsofrocky #becomingrocky #itunes #appletv #amazon #googleplay #vudu #youtube #vimeo
Thom Ortiz recalls an old wrestling meet under Bobby Douglas, his legendary wrestling coach who taught him how to be a real mentor.
- From El Viejo. Watch it today! https://geni.us/elviejo
Thom "El Viejo" Ortiz recalls an old wrestling meet under Bobby Douglas, his legendary wrestling coach who taught him how to be a real mentor. Watch the full...
In 1976, a low budget movie written by an unknown actor was released, inspiring audiences around the world to go the distance. "Rocky" became the ultimate underdog film. Over forty years later, Sylvester Stallone recounts the making of the beloved classic through rare home movies.
Watch 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic today! https://geni.us/40YearsofRocky
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Read this INCREDIBLE review of our documentary by the great Frank Mengarelli at Podcasting Them Softly! This review is a knockout! 🎥🎬🥊 Our film arrives tomorrow (June 9) on Digital HD. This review will surely entice you to buy your copy!
Walk With A Doc
This week's #FrontlineFeature is our dear friend Dr. Saray Stancic! She has been on the frontlines far before this pandemic, fighting for the health of her patients. Be sure to check out her new documentary Code Blue! https://www.codebluedoc.com/
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
5 more days! What’s your favorite line from Adrian? Tell us below. 40yearsofrocky.com becomingrocky.com #40yearsofrocky #becomingrocky #june9th #rocky #rockybalboa #sylvesterstallone #comingsoon #preordernow #itunes #appletv #amazon #documentary #movie
This new film is a riveting look at the climate change solution no one is talking about: hydrogen. The universe's most abundant element, hydrogen is the answer to clean energy, yet the renewable narrative continues to revolve around batteries, in spite of it's limitaions.
See for yourself, rent or buy 'At War with the Dinosaurs' today: https://geni.us/awwtd
Recovering from Multiple Sclerosis with dietary and lifestyle changes
Dr Sam Gartland is a GP based in Ballina NSW. In 2008 he was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS. Through evidence-based lifestyle changes, including a whole food plant-based diet, Sam has achieved a full recovery, and is now an active advocate for these approaches to be at the centre of MS patien...
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Known to all as Laddie, he is the understated studio chief and Oscar-winning producer behind such films as STAR WARS, ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, CHARIOTS OF FIRE, POLICE ACADEMY, BRAVEHEART, THE OMEN, THELMA AND LOUISE, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and GONE BABY GONE, whose intelligence, kindness, and unflagging faith in the people he hired turned him into one of the most successful movie moguls in Hollywood history. Watch "Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies" today! https://geni.us/Laddie
Now available on digital HD! Best-selling Comedienne Chonda Pierce is at her funniest as she engages with celebrities and thinkers who took a stand for Christ during difficult circumstances in their lives. Chonda mixes her trademark country wit and laughter with brand-new stand-up to present truth as only Chonda can. Rent or buy it today! https://geni.us/ChondaUnashamed
In 1976, a low budget movie written by an unknown actor was released, inspiring audiences around the world to go the distance. "Rocky" became the ultimate underdog film. Over forty years later, Sylvester Stallone recounts the making of the beloved classic through rare home movies. Watch 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic today! https://geni.us/40YearsofRocky
This new film is a riveting look at the climate change solution no one is talking about: hydrogen. The universe's most abundant element, hydrogen is the answer to clean energy, yet the renewable narrative continues to revolve around batteries, in spite of it's limitaions. See for yourself, rent or buy 'At War with the Dinosaurs' today: https://geni.us/awwtd
Thom Ortiz is a man proving age is just a number. The 51-year-old retired wrestling coach doesn’t let age derail his dreams of becoming a professional mixed martial arts fighter. Don't miss out on your chance to see "El Viejo", now available on digital HD! https://geni.us/elviejo
"It is my hope the film’s message will serve to improve the quality of life of communities across our country and beyond, as well as catalyze change in an antiquated medical education model." - Saray Stancic, M.D. Dr. Stancic asked some of the cast members to tape a brief message about the release of Code Blue.... To watch more visit: https://geni.us/codeblue
Code Blue reveals lapses in the current state of medicine and provides a common sense solution by featuring the practice of lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic diseases. This film presents the hurdles to the proposed shift: antiquated curricula in medical schools, confusion in the media, inadequate government policies, and the underlying influences of the pharmaceutical and food industries. Now available to watch on digital HD: https://geni.us/codeblue
Experience the greatest rescue story of all time as the Bible comes to life onstage and now to your home. Filmed in front of a live audience, Sight & Sounds' JESUS is a state-of-the-art theatrical production that has been seen by more than one million people on stage. From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, experience the greatest rescue story of all time as this spectacular original production comes to life like never before! Own it today on DVD or digital HD on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu and more! https:https://geni.us/SightandSoundsJesus
Did you know that the practice of #lifestylemedicine can (and should) be used to prevent, manage and reverse chronic disease? The new from the same creative team and doctors as "Forks Over Knives" comes CODE BLUE. Available now only on Laemmle Virtual Cinema! https://www.laemmle.com/film/code-blue . . . . . .#virtualcinema #laemmle #stayhome #healthyeating #diet #savelives #vegan #wholefoods #plantbased #foodscience
This is Herb Gildin. Herb was forced to leave Germany in 1939 in the wake of the infamous Nazi pogrom Kristallnacht He was ten years old at that time. https://geni.us/TheStarfish
'The Starfish' is the true story of a German-Jew, who at the age of 10 was taken in by a non-Jewish family in Sweden to escape Nazi persecution, and the events of his life that led him to return to Sweden 60 years later, to try and reunite with that family. Own this powerful short documentary film on digital HD, now available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video https://geni.us/TheStarfish
Always one for a wisecrack, the frank and philosophical Marcia Nasatir shows us her way of maintaining that proper quarantine hair. See more of Marcia and her witticisms in A Classy Broad: Marcia’s Adventures in Hollywood. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV https://www.amazon.com/Classy-Broad-Marcias-Adventures-Hollywood/dp/B07P7X43DW/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/a-classy-broad-marcias-adventures-in-hollywood/id1452428637
REFUGEE is a harrowing account of Europe's migrant crisis. This beautifully shot film follows a family of Syrian refugees who, separated by the borders of Europe, fight to be reunited as they migrate from Syria to Germany. Now available to watch here: https://geni.us/refugeedoc on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vimeo, Vudu, and Google Play
Was the controversial legislation, ‘No Child Left Behind’ to blame for such widespread cheating in Atlanta public schools, or did politics, race and greed for 50 million federal dollars fuel the fire? Discover the real story with exclusive interviews from the convicted, whistleblowers, accused, cheaters, prosecution, DA, defense attorneys and most importantly, the students left behind. One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal is now available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV https://geni.us/oclb
A 1980's series of events revolving around Benny Zerletta (William DeMeo), a Brooklyn based Italian-American, soldier in the Colezzo crime family. Benny depicts the difficulties that he faces with family and growing up in the footsteps of his cousin, who behind closed doors was the leader of a criminal organization in GRAVESEND. Now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video
The new film that sets the records straight about the controversial sequel to “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, which ended Mark Patton's acting career, just as it was about to begin. Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street is available to rent or buy today on Apple TV, Amazon.com, Vimeo and more: https://geni.us/screamqueen
51-year-old retired wrestling coach Thom Ortiz doesn’t let age derail his dreams of becoming a professional mixed martial arts fighter. Against all odds, he uses unconventional means to juggle the challenges of health, fatherhood, career and training to compete in a sport that’s dominated by younger athletes. "El Viejo' is now available to rent or buy https://geni.us/elviejo
From Executive Producer Joaquin Phoenix comes a chilling portrait of what happens when activism rattles the institutions of power. Now available. https://geni.us/theanimalpeople
'Dear Walmart' tells the personal stories of workers across America's largest private employer who are standing up, fighting back and changing lives. #everyworkerhasastory Now available on Digital HD at Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video https://geni.us/dearwalmart
Walden: Life in the Woods, starring Academy Award nominee Demian Bichir, is a radical, western re-imagining of Henry David Thoreau’s classic "Walden." The film interlaces three narratives about the trappings of modern life and the unlikely transcendentalists who dream dangerously of escape. Now available on DVD and Digital HD. https://geni.us/waldenthefilm
Sex, Drugs & Hospitality: stories from the service industry subculture, is a feature length documentary that gives you an in-depth look at the realities of working in the service industry; front of house, back of house, behind the bar, and behind the scenes. Available today on Digital HD! https://geni.us/SexDrugsHospitality
"Tasteless" explores the infamous "Truly Tasteless Jokes" book from the '80s that became a runaway The New York Times Bestseller and spawned dozens of sequels over the years. With their crude and controversial zingers, could something like this even get published in today's social climate? Featuring interviews with @Jim Norton, Mark Normand, Helen Hong, Dan Soder, Myq Kaplan, Jim Florentine, Jordan Carlos, Christian Finnegan, Jesus Trejo and Ashton Applewhite, TASTELESS is now available on Digital HD and DVD on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu and Vimeo https://geni.us/tasteless
Is Boxing a sin or a gift from God? Can a sport like Boxing coexist within religion? It’s not uncommon to see athletes praise God before a match, are they praising God for their blessings or shaming him by performing? Find out more in "Ring of Faith," now available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, ChristianCinema.com, Vimeo and online DVD retailers: https://geni.us/RingofFaith
'Unforgotten: A Hero's Story of War' is a new documentary that honors Korean War Veterans and the families affected by it. It is a reflective discovery between filmmaker, Darrin Dick and the war-hero he looks up to - his grandfather, Harold Bauer. For the first time Harold opens up and reveals memories from the "Forgotten" Korean War that he's never shared with anyone before... stories of bravery, loss, and faith amidst the extremities of war. This important film honors our Unforgotten heroes. Now available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, ChristianCinema.com and Vimeo https://geni.us/Unforgotten
‘The Answer’ tells the powerful true story of an American, James Donald Walters and his spiritual journey to becoming Swami Kriyananda after meeting with Paramhansa Yogananda, the great Indian Master and author of ‘Autobiography of a Yogi.' The Answer is now available on Digital HD on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vimeo and Google Play https://geni.us/TheAnswer
With a catastrophic storm on its way, Noah must build a boat big enough to save mankind from a flood that will cover the whole earth. Come on board for history’s best-known voyage in this extraordinary Bible story, filmed in front of a live audience. NOAH from Sight & Sound Theatres is now available on Digital HD and DVD! Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/noah/umc.cmc.3dyg8ltqqcu337wlysby866z9 Amazon Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/NOAH-Sight-Sound-Theatres/dp/B07RTBGPKQ Vudu: https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/NOAH/1091641 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/noah2 ChristianCinema.com: https://www.christiancinema.com/digital/movie/noah-2019
The new and timely #documentary, Brave Girls captures the extraordinary challenge of three young women within a conservative, Muslim town in Gujarat, India. Karishma, Apsana and Samira are forced to choose between breaking with cultural tradition or fulfilling their obligations to family and community. #BeBrave #EducateGirls Now available on Apple TV https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/brave-girls-subtitled/id1463475713
A documentary investigating claims of lies, manipulation and extortion. “Billion Dollar Bully” is available now on DVD and Digital HD: https://buff.ly/2Wk0LJt
This Is North Preston is brand new #Documentary that illustrates how a town of 4,000 - that was once a safe haven for escaped slaves - has dealt with generations of economic struggle, pimp culture, limited government resources, violence, and constant systemic racism. Now available on Digital HD on iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and more: https://geni.us/ThisIsNorthPreston
"Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy" reveals amazing new evidence connected to Moses's ability to write the first books of the Bible and why most mainstream scholars are blinded to that possibility today. "Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy" is now available on DVD and Digital HD: https://geni.us/POEMoses
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