FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16th, 2005 CONTACTS: Jeff Marks & Adam Elend, deathbelt@emproductions.net, (718) 772-7572 Fighting for Life in the Death-Belt to Play at Miami Film Festival The documentary Fighting for Life in the Death-Belt, which follows legendary death penalty lawyer Stephen Bright throught the final days and hours as he tries to prevent two clients from being executed, will appear in a special "Big Picture" section of the Miami International Documentary Festival. Programmed along with the aclaimed film After Innocence, the screening will include a community discussion with Mr. Bright and the filmmakers The Miami International Film Festival runs from March 2nd to March 12th. The exact screening dates and times will be announced in February. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: New Documentary About Legendary Death Penalty Lawyer to Premier in Chicago on April 9th In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling to ban the execution of juveniles, a new documentary chronicles the life and work of one of the nation’s leading critics of capital punishment, Stephen Bright. Through his non-profit law firm, the Southern Center for Human Rights (www.schr.org), Bright exclusively represents death row cases and prison litigation in the South. Bright has helped shape state and federallaws that govern death penalty litigation over a legendary 30-year career. In that time, he has successfully argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, testified numerous times before Congress, and has never accepted a client who could afford to pay him. The new documentary film Fighting for Life in the Death-Belt follows Bright during harrowing final days and hours, as he desperately fights to spare two clients from execution. With time running out, Bright races across Georgia, using every legal means at his disposal, and along the way presents compelling arguments against the criminal justice system that seeks to end his clients’ lives. Narrated by famed singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco, the 52 minute documentary Fighting for Life in the Death-Belt will premiere on April 9th at the Chicago International Documentary Festival. Following the screening, Stephen Bright, former Illinois Governor George Ryan, and the first-time filmmakers Jeff Marks and Adam Elend will participate in a Q&A forum open to the media. What: Fighting For Life in the Death-Belt premiere and media availability Who: Stephen Bright, Gov. George Ryan and the filmmakers Where: Chicago International Documentary Festival (www.chicagodocfestival.org), Chopin Theater, 1543 Division Ave. in the Wicker Park area of Chicago When: April 9th, 2004 1 pm, Chopin Theater, 1543 Division Ave. in downtown Chicago with Stephen Bright, Former Illinois Governor George Ryan and the filmmakers The filmmakers and Stephen Bright are available for advance interviews, and screening copies of the film are available on request. For more information, please see our online press kit at www.deathbelt.com ### Download PDF version |
********************************************************************************************** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ani DiFranco to Narrate Fighting For Life in the Death-belt Acclaimed singer and activist Ani DiFranco will lend her voice and her talent to the feature length documentary, Fighting For Life In The Death-Belt. Produced by E.M. Productions, the film follows Stephen Bright, one of the world's leading anti-death penalty attorneys, in the final hours as he struggles to save the life of a client facing execution. Di Franco is best known as a courageous and innovative singer and songwriter. She has produced 16 albums hrough her independent label, Righteous Babe Records, and has a large and enthusiastic fan base. A versatile vocalist, DiFranco performs spoken word and original poetry on many of her albums. She narrated the PBS series The Mississippi: River of Song in 1999. With her Righteous Babe Foundation, she's been able to support grassroots cultural and political organizations around the country, and she has repeatedly lent her time such diverse pursuits as opposing the death penalty, upholding women's reproductive rights, and promoting queer visibility. DiFranco and Righteous Babe Records president Scot Fisher are long time supporters of Bright and his public interest law firm, the Southern Center for Human Rights. Bright and Southern Center lawyer Palmer Singleton, who is also featured in the film, appear briefly in DiFranco’s DVD Render. “Their work is incredibly important,” Fisher stated in a letter of commitment, “Ani is excited to lend her time and her voice to this project!” Update: October 29, 2004, NEW ORLEANS - Ani DiFranco recorded her narration for Fighting For Life in The Death-belt today at Piety Street Recording, a sound facility that offers state of the art recording in a comfortable atmosphere. The recording was a complete success, and left the filmmakers anxious to get back to Tampa and insert DiFranco’s voice into the film. “It was a wonderful experience,” said producer Adam Elend, “Ani is a real professional. She was great to work with, and her voice is an enormous contribution to the film.” |
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