The Last Ride
Bama Theatre
7:30 pm, $7
PG-13/ 102 minutes/ Biography, Drama, Music
Director: Harry Thomason
Writers: Howard Klausner, Dub Cornett
Stars: Henry Thomas, Jesse James and Fred Dalton Thompson
Synopsis: At the end of 1952, with the best years of Hank Williams’s career behind him, he hires a local kid to drive him through the Appalachian countryside for a pair of New Years shows in West Virginia and Ohio.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
The Arts Council
Contact: Kevin Ledgewood
205-758-5195, x6
SCREENING OF “THE LAST RIDE” AT THE BAMA THEATRE ON FRIDAY JUNE 29
(Tuscaloosa) The Arts Council is presenting a special screening of The Last Ride – The Hank Williams Story at the Bama Theatre on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. The Bama has been chosen as a theatre to sneak-preview this film before it will be in limited release in 12 cities in the U.S. in July and August. This screening is not included in the scheduled Bama Art House lineup.
The film is a factual and emotional look at the last 3 days in the life of Hank Williams, who pioneered country music. At the peak of Mr. Williams’ career, he was acknowledged to be the greatest singer-songwriter in American history, and performers such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen and Ray Charles have credited the artist for their inspiration and success. Hank Williams’ music is still being played around the world.
This film has won many festival awards and it will soon be released for showing in 12 major cities around the country. 20th Century Fox has recently purchased the electronic rights to this film.
Admission is $7 for all audiences.
The Bama Theatre is located at 600 Greensboro Avenue is downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should LIKE the Facebook page “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” and follow tuscarts on Twitter. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.
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