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Harvest of Redemption Screens at the Historical Border Theatre

One of the basic tenets of faith-based religions is the ability to
forgive and to embrace all that love and forgiveness delivers.
According to statistics, the BIBLE is the number one purchased book in
the world highlighting moral suggestions to help all people live a
better life. One suggestion from the Bible, in particular is a simple
but powerful statement: "Forgive each other, just as Christ forgave
you," ancient words of wisdom that have surprised many but require the
energy of souls today. This message is one that finds a home in the
film Harvest of Redemption.

The Historical Border Theatre in Mission, Texas will present Harvest
of Redemption, the directing debut of Javier Chapa and produced by
Chapa and Laura Perez, both Valley natives. The film will screen Jan
18th – 21st at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. (further info can be obtained by
calling (956-585-4122). The producing team will be donating 50% of
the ticket proceeds in an effort to help to "Save The Border Theatre."

Harvest of Redemption was filmed primarily in Rio Grande City with
local cast and crew and stars Joey Partida (McAllen), J.R. Villarreal
(Mission), Laura Perez (Mission), as well as features many other
valleyites.

Laura Perez (writer, producer, actress) might be small of stature, but
her heart and ambition are rooted in very strong moral ethics. She
grew up in Mission, Texas and although she re-located to Hollywood,
still embraces the values that were instilled in her childhood. For
Perez, her love of film was cultivated in Mission and in particular at
the Border Theater. Her father was the esteemed projectionist (in the
late 60's) and her filmmaking aspirations began to be forged as she
watched movies as a teenager at the legendary theater, which is now
unfortunately targeted for closure.

Harvest was Perez's first foray into producing. She feels "very
blessed to not only have started that journey (in her hometown), but
to be able to come back and share the accomplishment with the
community that made it possible. "Local venues like The Border that
support film are integral to the artistic vitality of the community,
and it must stay alive. I hope in some small way to be a part of that
movement." sums producer Perez.

The indie film made with passion and a limited budget was filmed, in a
large portion, in Rio Grande City with the gracious assistance of the
RGC Historical Preservation Commission and the Brownsville Border Film
Commission. Other Producers of the film include Valley natives Eddie
Howell and Arturo Ayala.

Publicist: Lapacazo Sandoval faith249@...

http://www.myspace.com/harvestofredemption
http://www.bordertheatre.com

Harvest of Redemption
Screening
Jan 18th – 21st 7:15 and 9:15 p.m.
The Border Theatre
Mission, Texas
905 N. Conway
Mission, Texas 78572
(956) 585-4122