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Shiri in A Time For Dancing announcement
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Thanks to David60 for this SHOWTIME Presents 'A Time for Dancing' NEW YORK, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Showtime Networks Inc. has acquired East of Doheny Productions' feature debut "A Time For Dancing," directed by Peter Gilbert. Based on a true story retold in the book by Davida Wills Hurwin, the film is a poignant account of a gifted young woman who fights to fulfill her dreams despite having been diagnosed with a serious illness. "A Time For Dancing" will have its U.S. premiere on SHOWTIME in 2004. Playing the role of Jules' father William is Peter Coyote ("A Walk To Remember"); Jackie, Sam's mother, is portrayed by Amy Madigan ("Pollock"), Patricia Kalember ("Signs") plays Jules' mother, while her brother, Jackson, is played by Anton Yelchin ("Hearts In Atlantis"). Lynn Whitfield ("The Josephine Baker Story") is Linda, Jules's dance teacher. The screenplay was written by Kara Lindstrom. Negotiating on behalf of Showtime Networks Inc. was Vice President of Acquisitions Gary Garfinkel. |