EventsYale in Boston | Author Event with Minter Dial (SM'87) - Concord
November 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Concord, MA
Please join author and film maker Minter Dial (Silliman Y87) for a book signing and screening of The Last Ring Home at the Cleary's home in Concord from 5PM to 7PM on Sunday November 20th. Light drinks and snacks will be served (hence the $10 donation). Space is first come-first served, so please sign up avec rapidité! The Last Ring Home is a half-hour WWII documentary film and book, both being launched November 2016. It's a true story of love, courage and honor. Beyond the truly magical journey of the hero's ring, The Last Ring Home also touches on an important topic, uncovering the impact on the children of the men and women who fought in WWII. Here is the trailer of the film that has been selected at three festivals (Ojai, Charleston International and South Carolina International) and will be aired on TV on PBS (WHYY and MPT) in the US and on the History Channel in ANZ on prime time on November 11.Some early reviews of The Last Ring Home:"I was deeply moved, and think it’s incredibly poignant – a painful and beautiful memory of war.” -Harvey Weinstein"It is a remarkable and well-told story..,,and gripping emotionally.” -Bill Marrazzo, President and CEO of WHYY“It is very effective… Very moving…” -Tom Luddy, co-Director of Telluride Film Festival You can order copies of the book via Amazon and other online retailers - see here for retailers. N.B.: Please bring a photo ID to the event! (Can't make it to Concord on the 20th? There will be another event in Burlington on the 22nd! Details here.) WHEN November 20, 2016 at 5pm - 7pm WHERE The Home of Rick and Alicia Cleary 77 Wood St Concord, MA 01742 United States TICKETS$10.00 USD · Purchase tickets
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