The Robe Project

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A red-carpet benefit screening of the (1953) 20th Century Fox movie “The Robe” starring Richard Burton, Victor Mature, and Jean Simmons will be hosted by Anton Evangelista at the historic, state-of-the-art ‘The Picture House’, in Pelham, NY. The screening will celebrate the film’s 60th Anniversary as the very first epic Cinemascope motion picture and celebrated in the style of an old Hollywood premiere.

“The Robe” tells the inspirational story of Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton) who is assigned to supervise the crucifixion of Jesus, winning Christ’s robe at a dice game, and how this holy garment transforms his life. The film also stars Victor Mature as his slave, Demetrius, Jean Simmons as his love, Diana, with Michael Rennie as the disciple Peter, and Jay Robinson as Caligula. The film won three Academy Awards, for Best Art Direction, Best Set Decoration and Best Costume, while also nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Cinematography, plus its musical score was composed by the brilliant Alfred Newman.

As part of Easter week celebration, award-winning Director/Filmmaker Anton Evangelista will present and discuss the film, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the film, while also explaining the social impact the film has made throughout the world.

Proceeds from the event will go to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in the Bronx, of which Mr. Evangelista is an alumnus, to fund the development of creative arts programs that enrich and complement the spiritual education of their students.

Mr. Evangelista recounts, “When I first saw The Robe as a young child it left an indelible impression on me. I always looked forward to seeing it every Easter and I hope I can help bring that same excitement and that message to today’s children by introducing them to this timeless classic. The Robe helped nurture my spiritual foundation and re-enforced the teachings of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, a place that will forever have a special place in my heart.”

Mr. Evangelista’s longer term goal is to bring “The Robe” to other Catholic schools, particularly at a time when so many are struggling to meet financial goals.

Tickets $60 at door / $55 in advance
Buffet reception prior to presentation & screening
Tickets can be purchased by calling
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Rectory:
(718)295-3770
Elizabeth Mannini, Rectory Secretary
100% Tax Deductible Donation

If paying by check, please mail to:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
627 East 187th Street
Bronx, NY 10458
(Mark on memo of check: THE ROBE PROJECT)

Dress: Black-Tie

Please do not call The Picture House for tickets

The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere

Screening of the Documentary “UMBERTO E” with writer, director, producer, Anton Evangelista at Notre Dame Academy.

Date: January 24, 2012
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30pm

This program will be held in the Arts & Humanities Building at Notre Dame Academy, 134 Howard Avenue, next to the high school. Parking Lot Available.

http://www.casa-belvedere.org/blog/events/

The October 17th Screening at HUNTER COLLEGE has been POSTPONED. A new date will announced soon.

October 19th

UMBERTO E will screen at:

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

Friday, October 19th
4-6pm
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-2000

Sponsored by the The Italian Language Dept.
Screening will be in St. John’s Hall, Rm. 104O

FREE EVENT

November 7th

UMBERTO E will screen at:

THE ITALIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION AT CASA BELVEDERE

Arts and Humanities Building at Notre Dame Academy
134 Howard Avenue (next to the High School)
Staten Island, NY 10301
718-273-7660
6:30 – 8:30pm

Wine, Cheese and light fare will be served
$20 suggested donation
(parking available)

November 15th

UMBERTO E will screen at:

BARUCH COLLEGE
55 Lexington Avenue
(646)312-1000

Room and Time:
VC 10-170
12:45 – 2:15pm

FREE EVENT

The Picture House

The Picture House, in Pelham, NY, is one of the first silent movie theatre houses in the country, and is still functioning and celebrating its 90 year in existence with its renovated, state-of-the-art facilities, in presenting independent films and motion pictures from around the world, while also offering an education center.   Continue reading →

Westchester Italian Cultural Center

Anton Evangelista is a New York City-based filmmaker. After graduation, he found a niche as a storyboard artist for advertising agencies, while landing acting roles in a variety of renowned films. He also worked as an Italian translator for Martin Scorsese and Dante Ferretti on The Age of Innocence. His first short film, Beyond Reason (1995, went on to play at many international film festivals, as did his film Intervention (2004), an award-winning, character-driven love story, taking place in 1968. Umberto E is the epic story of Umberto Evangelista, a dynamic and charming ninety-year-old Italian immigrant living in New York City. The moie depicts his real life Cinderella tale, in which he chooses love and forgiveness as his weapons of revenge.
(45 minutes)

Q & A with Director Anton Evangelista will follow.

Must register in advance and prepay.
Members $10, Non-Members $20

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