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The Spy takes over the Midwest!

by Cieslafdn | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized

Director Aviva Kempner spread joy across the Midwest this past weekend as she made appearances in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Chicago!
 
As an U of M Alum, Aviva took a trip down memory lane and had an incredible experience in Ann Arbor. Additionally, Chicago had a FULL HOUSE at the Gene Siskel Center. Notable guests in Detroit included former congressman Sander Levin, who was in The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, interviewee Bob Matthews, journalist Alan Lengel, and many more!
 
Thank you to all who came out! We could not accomplish so much without your support.

Special Guests!

Director Aviva Kempner with Alan Lengel and Bob Matthews, who made an appearance in the film and introduced Kempner. An avid collector of Moe Berg memorabilia, he set up a glass case full of the catcher’s items for all to see.

Old Friends!

Former Ciesla intern Leo Vosburgh attended the Maple Art to wish Aviva well and see the new film as well.

Starstruck!

Aviva poses with cousin Gretchen Gardner and friend Barbara Stark-Nemon under her name in flashing lights at the Michigan Theatre. Kempner sold movie tickets there when she attended grade school.

Openings and Events This Weekend:

June 28th

Cambridge, MA
Kendall Square Cinema
 
San Diego, CA
Ken Cinema
 
 
Denver, CO
Chez Artiste
 
St. Louis, MO
Plaza Frontenac
 
Santa Cruz, CA
Nickelodeon 4
 
Grand Rapids, MI
Celebration Cinemas
 
Sarasota, FL
Burns Court
 
Marion, NC
Mountain Marquee
 
Los Angeles, CA
Music Hall

Latest Press Buzz About Berg!

NEW PODCAST: Aviva reveals exclusive details on
Jordan Rich’s On Mic
 
“There was never anyone exactly like Moe Berg”
By BOB RYAN
–The Boston Globe
 
“Sometimes his espionage
work verged on the exploits of James Bond.”
By PETER KEOUGH
–The Boston Globe
 
“Moe Berg doc illuminates life of Red Sox catcher, spy”By STEPHEN SCHAEFER
– Boston Herald
 
 
“Fascinating life story of baseball player turned WWII spy, including his encounter with Albert Einstein offering to teach Moe mathematics if he would teach Einstein baseball.”
– Movies and Shakers

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22 Nov

Reminder: double-header tomorrow! @JxJ's 40 Years of Filmmaking: An Aviva Kempner Retrospective wraps with The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at 6pm followed by The Spy Behind Home Plate at 8:35pm.

In-person intros w/ Aviva for both! Come to #CafritzHall celebrate!#JxJ #JxJDC

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& finally, if you noted the Saturday showing for Spy, we are pleased to let you know our last day will be a double-header showing!

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg at 6pm, Spy at 8:35pm. Intros w/ Aviva for both! https://t.co/pCjCUQyaMW

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.@JxJ's retrospective of Spy director Aviva Kempner is entering its final days!

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Happy to be mentioned in the DC Lineup! Come see @JxJFest's retrospective of director Aviva Kempner!

The Spy Behind Home Plate will be screening three times this week, with a post-show Q&A tomorrow and an intro by Aviva next Saturday! Tickets here: https://t.co/9GWDiOqWaw
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