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The Way Screening Report




Our initial film of the 2012 season saw 890 people attend the three screenings of The Way. (272 at 1 p.m., 270 at 4 p.m. and 348 at 7:15 p.m.) Fortunately we were allowed to use the largest theatre and so were able to accommodate the large crowd at 7:15. Our ability to use the largest theatre will be determined on a film by film basis by the General Manager at Ancaster Silver City. We will inform you if it can be ascertained prior to the actual screening date which theater we will be using. Theater 5 has 445 seats while Theatre 6 has 350 seats.

The response to the film was extremely positive. Thank to your support $1700 has been donated to the Hamilton Out of the Cold Program.

Click on the link below to view one of many excellent YouTube interviews with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez discussing their film. The discussion really communicates a feeling for their caring and humanist sensibilities that led to the writing and production of this humorous, poignant and spiritual film.

Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez Interview






The Way Synopsis




The Way is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen portrays Tom, an irascible American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What he doesn't plan on, however, is the profound impact the journey will have on him and his "California Bubble Life". Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey.

Running Time
Rating
123 minutes
14-A
Release to DVD: T.B.A.




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Awards




Nomination Cinema Writers Circle Awards (Spain): Best Adapted Screenplay





The Critics Comment






Toronto Star/Bruce DeMara
Estevez takes full advantage of the beautiful mountain scenery, dramatic skies and ancient architecture to give us moments of quiet wonder.

Richard Roeper/RichardRoeper.com
"The Way" is one of the better films of the year.

Washington Post/Ann Hornaday
A sensuous, expansive hymn to travel and transformation in a movie that honors earthly pleasures as readily as it contemplates higher things.

New York Daily News/Elizabeth Weitzmann
Estevez does embrace the spiritual and religious elements of his movie. But he's as interested in the journey as the destination.

Rolling Stone/Peter Travers
Open yourself up to this thoughtful, moving personal adventure and you're in for a uniquely memorable experience.

Chicago Reader/Ben Sachs
For all his awkwardness Estevez is undeniably sincere, regarding both people and nature with disarming good will and maintaining a steady, soothing pace that allows the life lessons to resonate.

Orlando Sentinel/Roger Moore
It's a plucky film that covers a lot of ground and uncovers this wonderful, ancient ritual that people of many faiths and from all walks of life take on.







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