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Neon screens all-volunteer ‘Beowulf’
There are no overpaid or even paid Hollywood stars in “Beowulf: Prince of the Geats,” which will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St.
All 500 or so people who worked on it, beginning three years ago, were volunteers. All goods and services used in its making were donated. The film was made as a fundraiser for the American and Norwegian cancer societies. The goal is to raise $1 million.
Dayton actor Philip Smyth, who plays the supporting role of Wulfgar, King Hrothgar’s captain of the guards and confidant, gave up shaving, haircuts and a month of summer to do it. He will be at the Neon Wednesday night, along with director Scott Wegener, to talk about the project.
Starting three years ago, filming was done in Cincinnati, Norway and the Gulf of Mexico, Smyth said. “The idea with the screening here is to get some people out, spread the word and raise some money.”
Tickets will be sold only on Wednesday. Prices are $6.50-$8.50, or $20 for a ticket and a DVD of the film. All proceeds will go to the charities. The film is not rated. Running time is 94 minutes and there will be a discussion afterwards. For more about it, go to www.princeofthegeats.com.
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