December 2021 Film update

That was intense! The combo of "the Leaves of Grass" premiere and planning the Fundraiser, but only to cancel one week out! Oh my. However, I can't thank you all enough. Even though the fundraiser and filmmaker evening did not happen. Many of you stepped forward, rsvp'd and donated anyway. The committee made the decision because of the light rsvp's, that we needed to push the gathering till the Spring or Summer of 2022. Hopefully then, the world will be at a better place to gather in indoor space. Nevertheless, I am so thankful for; Patrick, you, my crew, the committee and your generosity. It all helped raise or pledge over $12,000 in donations! All donations for the film will count as a ticket to the future celebration. Thank you!

Thanks to all who attended or streamed "Leaves" at the Twin Cities Film Fest. Here are some of the reviews that came in;

“Just finished watching your film. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I have missed theatre, and watching this felt like I was in the audience. It was so intimate and personal. Just wanted you to know I loved it."

In Solidarity, Briana Rose Lee (she/her)

"Congratulations, Wunderbar, Mazel tov, félicitations!!! Thank you so very much for letting me know about your wonderful film and performance of “Leaves of Grass - Illuminated” at the Twin cities film Festival. I watched it twice and took notes as well. So beautifully written and I understand why the review said you were born to play Walt Whitman. I loved the writing and historical references and the context of life in America and the world during that time and how it relates to the present. Truly wonderful and captivating. I really enjoyed your performance very much and I learned so much. Bravo!!!

Thank you for this beautiful artistic gift to the theatre world and beyond. I saw that Kevin was a consultant and I am sure I saw his hand in the choreography of the men and dancers and perhaps other aspects with his gifted eye. Beautifully done. All best wishes and sending love from Paris,”

Jack aka Jacqueline Jonée

The work on "The Dance is Not Over: The Patrick Scully Story” continues, this week I remotely interview the performance artist Ron Athey in Los Angeles. His 1990's performance at the Cabaret became a flashpoint for the Culture Wars of the 1990's.

I will be talking to Mr. Athey about the significance of Patrick's Cabaret, the culture wars. So looking forward to this conversation. I hope this interveiw is the last one we do for the film!

This interview is funded by your donations, thank you!
The performance artist Ron Athey, photo credit Rachel Papo
For the fundraiser we set our sights high, We hoped to raise $65,000 to fully fund the films. We didn't get there but we raised $12,000 in Sept, October and November. If you care to donate more, here is our Donations Link:

Tax deductible: https://filmnorth.org/fiscally-sponsored-projects/patrick-scully-the-dance-is-not-over/

Non-tax deductible: https://www.gofundme.com/f/patrick-scully-moviethe-dance-is-not-over

Thanks!

Mark Wojahn
director