Screenings
Come Before Winter Given High Marks at Union Screening
Presenting Come Before Winter at the Union offered the opportunity to connect with individuals such as Dr. Wolfgang Huber, a prominent German theologian, educator, church leader, and ethicist. In addition to being former Presiding Bishop of the Protestant Church of Germany, Huber has also served on the central and executive committees of the World Council…
Read MoreFast Forward to Future at Day Two of the Bonhoeffer Lectures
The second day of presentations at the Union was given the theme of “Reforming the Church of the Future: Bonhoeffer, Luther, Public Ethics.” The conference organizers sought to explore “how Bonhoeffer’s theology and ethics can contribute to creative new movements in the Christian community’s public presence. Not only were the speakers and panelists thinking…
Read MoreCome Before Winter Arrives at Union Theological Seminary
Producer Gary Blount and Director Kevin Ekvall joined scholars, theologians, and others who were registered for the 19th Annual Bonhoeffer Lectures in Public Ethics at the New York City campus of Union. Come Before Winter was screened two evenings of the conference. Blount appreciated the very high energy and easy audience interactions as well as…
Read MoreCast and Crew Members Get Together at Hollywood Showing
Many of the cast and crew members were together at the Hollywood screening.
Read MoreAriel Quintana, Renowned Argentinian Born Musical Director, Composer and Conductor Attends Screening
Ariel Quintana, the composer of the original sound score, ardently answered questions about the challenging process of creating the music for Come Before Winter, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and His Companions in the Dying Gasps of the Third Reich. Ariel said the emotionally charged film inspired him to create music that would heighten the audience’s journey…and guide them…
Read MoreCast Reunited at Hollywood Screening
Many of the cast members of Come Before Winter reunited for the screening in Hollywood, CA.
Read MorePacked April for Come Before Winter
April will be a big month for this independently produced docudrama making its way through the first months of distribution. First, the Smithsonian Magazine will call attention to the film in its April issue. Secondly, the 19th Annual Bonhoeffer Lectures at Union Theological Seminary in NYC will host a screening on April 7/8. Furthermore,…
Read MoreEnthusiasm Continues for “Come Before Winter”
The March 4 screening with several hundred people in Roseville, California continued the ripple of astonishment and appreciation previous events generated. Producer Gary Blount and Director Kevin Ekvall fielded questions from an audience that was more eclectic than those at recent events. A sampling of comments confirms the impact of seeing the film: …
Read MoreGo See This Movie!
“First read Bonhoeffer’s ‘After Ten Years’ in his letters from prison. Then read the Bonhoeffer Society’s Statement about post 9/11 American politics. Then go see this movie!” — Clifford Green, Chair Scholar, Union Theological Seminary
Read MoreBonhoeffer Film Intrigues Northern California Audience
Attendees at the February 4 Napa Valley area premiere of Come Before Winter expressed enthusiasm and connection with the film. Many remain after the presentation of the film for a lively Q&A session with the producer, director and script consultant. “Living in an age where our own comfort and security seem paramount in the values of…
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