The Greenwich International Film Festival will host actress-director Illeana Douglas at Anthony Lawrence Home in Greenwich on Monday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. The night will feature anecdotal and highlight clips from her career. Douglas is the author of I Blame Dennis Hopper and your ticket includes an autographed copy of the book.
Tickets are available at www.greenwichfilm.org.
About Illeana Douglas: Award winning actress Illeana Douglas is a hit with critics and moviegoers alike. Current films include Peter Bogdanovich’s She’s Funny That Way (2015), All Stars (2014) Sisters (2014) with Barbara Hershey, Max Rose (2013) with Jerry Lewis, and Chez Upshaw with Kevin Pollak (2012). She can also be seen hosting Turner Classic Movies’ Trailblazing Women, a series created to raise awareness about the historical contributions of women working behind the camera. Illeana first came to prominence as Matt Dillon’s suspicious sister in Gus Van Sant’s To Die For (1995), for which she was a New York Film Critics award nominee. Other memorable performances are Goodfellas (1991) Cape Fear (1993). Illeana’s memoir entitled, “I Blame Dennis Hopper” was released in November 2015 and continues to receive rave reviews. Ileana is the granddaughter of movie icon Melvyn Douglas. Her book is a testament to the power of art and the tenacity of passion. It is a rollicking, funny, at times tender exploration of the way movies can change our lives. With crackling humor and a full heart, Douglas describes how a good Liza Minnelli impression helped her land her first gig and how Rudy Vallee taught her the meaning of being a show biz trouper. From her first experience being on set with her grandfather and mentor-two-time Academy Award-winning actor Melvyn Douglas-to the moment she was discovered by Martin Scorsese for her blood-curdling scream and cast in her first film role.
About Anthony Lawrence Home: Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, the design industry’s top bespoke workroom, has opened its first luxury design studio, Anthony Lawrence Home, located at 138 Hamilton Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut. The family-run business began as a small upholstery shop 40 years ago, and expanded in several locations over the decades. Craftsmanship and superior quality are the defining attributes of Anthony Lawrence-Belfair and all of their products. Each piece of wood is hand carved, each pillow is hand sewn, and each drape is hand stitched. Specializing in custom heirloom upholstery, hand-tailored window treatments, as well as a vast selection of fashion-forward floor coverings, iconic fabric brands and decorative accessories, Anthony Lawrence Home is the area’s resource for the finest in home furnishings, and, for the first time, now available on a personalized level to the general public.
About Greenwich International Film Festival: Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) is a non-profit organization that celebrates the visual arts in Greenwich, CT, with a world-class film festival in June and supporting events throughout the year. It was founded to bridge the worlds of film, finance and philanthropy. The Festival’s mission is to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their work, with the goal of finding financing and distribution. Additionally, GIFF harnesses the power of film to serve the greater good by supporting an important cause each year. The second annual festival will take place June 9th to 12th, 2016 and will support important human rights causes.
