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
“There was never anyone exactly like Moe Berg”
By BOB RYAN
“Sometimes his espionage
work verged on the exploits of James Bond.”
By PETER KEOUGH
“Moe Berg doc illuminates life of Red Sox catcher, spy”By STEPHEN SCHAEFER
“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.”