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THE RHODE ISLAND PREMIERE OF
41
THE AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY ON
THE INSPIRING LIFE AND PROPHETIC WORK OF
NICHOLAS O’NEILL.
In
the winter of 2003, a catastrophic fire erupted in a Rhode
Island concert club, ultimately claiming 100 lives. For
this state of just over a million residents, the devastation
was profound, leaving unanswered questions and deep scars
in its wake. But out of the ashes of the tragedy arose an
equally profound story of hope.
One year after the fire, a community theatre in the small
city of Woonsocket gathered together to perform a play (called
They Walk Among Us) written by the fire's youngest victim
close to the end of his life - a play that many felt could
only be described as prophetic. In turn heartwarming and
heartbreaking, 41 tells the remarkable story of Nicky O'Neill,
the young actor, writer and musician who left the world
at age 18 but who left behind a message of de
ep spiritual importance that has already inspired thousands.
Co-directed by Christian de Rezendes and Nicky's oldest
brother Christian O'Neill, 41 weaves together the story
of a beautiful life cut short with the saga of a community
in mourning and a family finding its way out of the darkness.
41 has also received a number of awards including Best Documentary-Narrative
by the Blue Mountain Film Festival (Ontario) and Best Soundtrack
from the Director’s Chair Film Festival (Staten Island,
NY). The film also played at the Woods Hole Film Festival
in August. Most recently, 41 has been acquired for distribution
by NEHST, a company formed by Producer Larry Meistrich (best
known for the films “Sling Blade” and “You
Can Count On Me”).
Film critic Phil Hall of FilmThreat.com, has hailed 41 as
“a much-needed reminder of all that is good in the
world… a soul-enriching experience, one of the year’s
finest accomplishments.”
Visit us at : http://www.myspace.com/41movie
“41”
Directed, Shot and Produced by
CHRISTIAN DE REZENDES and CHRISTIAN O’NEILL
Edited by CHRISTIAN DE REZENDES
Additional Interviews Filmed by KEVIN O’NEILL
Original Score Composed by MICHAEL TEOLI
Guitar Solos by NICK O’NEILL
Production Coordinator PAT FERRON
Graphic Design PAM MARIN-KINGSLEY
Post-Production Consultant THOMAS A. OHANIAN
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