Screen Media Takes On 'Canvas'

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Screen Media Films has acquired Joe Pantoliano and Marcia Gay Harden starrer "Canvas" for theatrical release.

The first film from writer-director Joseph Greco, pic will open in Gotham, Boston, Fort Lauderdale and Phoenix on Oct. 12 as part of its platform release.

Inspired by the Greco's childhood, film explores mental illness through the eyes of a child as he learns to cope with his schizophrenic mother.

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LynneLongo: Jun 29th 2007 6:58AM

I am a mother of a mentally ill son. My volunteer work as a teacher, advocate & board member for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)recently gave me an opportunity for a private screening of the independant film CANVAS - A Joseph Greco film featuring Joe Pantoliano, Marcia Gay Harden & Devon Gearhart.
It is one of the few dramatic films that can be considered authentic in its portrayal of schizophrenia-presenting both heart-breaking and heart-warming dimensions, and even touches of humor.
NAMI members have praised Marcia Gay Harden, Joe Pantoliano and Devon Gearhart for their performances, which aremarked by realism, balance and great sensitivity. CANVAS has the potential to touch the general public-it will provide public education and help reduce the stigma that has surrounded mental illness, while reinforcing messages of hope.

Everyone with any interest in humanity should see this film.

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