THE ASSISTANT
(CANADA, 1997, 140 min.)

FRIDAY 10/24 SUNDAY 10/26	7:45 PM 1:00 PM
10/24 LAEMMLE'S MONICA 10/26 MANN'S CHINESE

Against the backdrop of the waning days of the great Depression, this emotionally charged drama paints a story of love and redemption about a young man who applies for a job with a family at their general store . Through his interaction with them, he learns the true value of family. With complex characters and rich cinematography, this is a truly exceptional film. DIR Daniel Petrie Sr. EXEC PROD Gareth Jones PROD Paul Brown, Jon Slan, Daniel Petrie, Sr SCR Daniel Petrie, Sr DP Philip Earnshaw C.S.C, Alain Dostie PROD DES John Dondertman ED Susan Maggi CAST Gil Bellows, Jaimz Woolvett, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Kate Greenhouse, Joan Plowright DIRECTOR'S FILMOGRAPHY (selected): The Bramble Bush (1960) A Raisin In The Sun (1961) The Spy With A Cold Nose (1966) The Neptune Factor (1973) The Betsy (1978) Resurrection (1980) Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981) The Bay Boy (1984) The Assistant (1997)

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