REMEMBERING GENE WILDER
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 2023 @ 5:00PM
Remembering Gene Wilder is a heartfelt tribute to the beloved star of such movie classics as “The Producers”, “Blazing Saddles”, “Young Frankenstein”, and “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
The film, which will have it’s CONNECTICUT PREMIERE AT THE PALACE DANBURY, takes a look back at the life and career of Wilder, from his start on stage to his work in films.
The multi-talented performer is dramatically brought to life through never-before-seen home movies and photographs, as well as the intimate insights of friends and colleagues including Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, Carol Kane, Harry Connick Jr., Rain Pryor, Karen Wilder, and Peter Ostrum, who portrayed “Charlie’ in one of Gene’s most memorable roles, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
Remembering Gene Wilder is a heartfelt tribute to the beloved star of such movie classics as “The Producers”, “Blazing Saddles”, “Young Frankenstein”, and “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
The film, which will have it’s CONNECTICUT PREMIERE AT THE PALACE DANBURY, takes a look back at the life and career of Wilder, from his start on stage to his work in films.
The multi-talented performer is dramatically brought to life through never-before-seen home movies and photographs, as well as the intimate insights of friends and colleagues including Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, Carol Kane, Harry Connick Jr., Rain Pryor, Karen Wilder, and Peter Ostrum, who portrayed “Charlie’ in one of Gene’s most memorable roles, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
Remembering Gene Wilder reminds us of his stature as the beloved, one-of-a-kind star who could engage audiences with genuine comedic genius and pure imagination. In the words of Gene’s lifelong friend and collaborator, Mel Brooks, “He lived his life loud and eloquently. There will never be another Gene Wilder.”
We’re very excited that director Ron Frank will be attending this screening! An award-winning filmmaker, Frank has earned a Peabody award and Emmy nomination, and has worked as director, writer, editor and producer.
GENERAL ADMISSION
ALL TICKETS $20
We’re very excited that director Ron Frank will be attending this screening! An award-winning filmmaker, Frank has earned a Peabody award and Emmy nomination, and has worked as director, writer, editor and producer.
GENERAL ADMISSION
ALL TICKETS $20