Walk, Don't Run: The Story of the Ventures - TFF OPENING NIGHT
Closed Captioning CAST: Don Wilson, Billy Bob Thornton, Brad Paisley, Finley Mimbles DIRECTOR: Isaac Olsen TACOMA FILM FESTIVAL 2022 | OCT. 6, 2022 | MASKS OPTIONAL
We are kicking off the 17th annual Tacoma Film Festival with a special hometown preview of local filmmakers Isaac Olsen and Justin and Rob Peterson's new documentary on Tacoma rock'n'roll royalty, The Ventures! The Ventures are the best-selling instrumental group of all time and, more importantly, the most successful rock band to ever hail from our fair city. Their new feature-length film which was created over 14 years with the help of the band's co-founder, Don Wilson, before he passed away in January.
This version of Walk Don't Run: The Story of the Ventures is still technically a work-in-progress. Some elements will differ from the final version which will officially be released in 2023. The filmmakers want to offer their fellow Tacomans and supporters this opportunity for a special preview.
JOIN US FOR A PRE-SHOW MEETUP At 6pm IN THE GRAND LOUNGE. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CONCESSIONS. THERE WILL BE VENTURES MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY.
follow us to First United Methodist Church for a post film q&a with the filmmakers!
After the screening, follow us around the corner to First United Methodist Church for an afterparty that will feature a Q & A with the filmmakers, live music provided by The Adventures, the world's coolest Ventures tribute act, and food catered by Red Star Taco Bar! First United Methodist Church is located at 621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
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