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47th Chicago International Film Festival

August 19, 2011


Martin Sheen
 
The red carpet outside the AMC theatre sparkled with a blizzard of flashbulbs that blinded the screaming crowd as the shiny black, ebony colored limousine transporting Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez pulled up to a crowded curb packed with fans filled with anticipation at the arrival of this Hollywood legend and his son.

The AMC River East 21 movie theatre was the site of the 47th Chicago International Film Festival Summer Gala on Friday, August 19th. So significant was this event that Governor Quinn proclaimed Aug. 19th "Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez Day" throughout the state of Illinois .

A special premiere screening of Sheen's latest film "The Way" directed by his son Estevez was followed by a glittering reception at The Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, sparking interest for thousands of movie fans of both stars, leading up to the 47th Chicago International Film Festival on Oct. 6th - 20th.

"The Way" spotlights Martin Sheen as an American doctor who travels to France to collect the remains of his son who perished in a storm while walking in the Pyrenees mountain range. Driven by his deep sadness and necessity to better understand his son, Sheen challenges himself to duplicate the same journey, leaving his west coast way of life far behind. While walking 800 km through the Camino de Santiago also known as The Way of St. James, Sheen's character (Tom) encounters individuals from all over the world who are seeking a deeper meaning in their own lives.

Thank you Michael Kutza, founder of the Chicago International Film Festival for doing it again.

Photo Credit: Syedk.com


Emilio Estevez and Sonya Magdezski

Governor Pat Quinn

Martin Sheen and Michael Kutza

Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez

Michael Kutza - Founder of Chicago International Film Festival

Bill Kurtis

Irene Michaels and Martin Sheen

Lynnia Cohen and Martin Sheen

Sal Balsamo and Martin Sheen

Richard Varnes and family

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