DEAR FRANCIS DOCUMENTARY TO SCREEN AT CREST THEATRE OCTOBER 12 @ 7:30PM After-party immediately following at Tengu Restaurant/Sushi Lounge in Westwood

Westwood, CA October 10, 2005 – Award-winning documentary, Dear Francis, the first American film to cover the issue of AIDS in Swaziland, will screen Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 7:30pm (NEW TIME) at the Majestic Crest Theater located at 1262 Westwood Blvd. during the Westwood International Film Festival. Tickets are $10. After-party follows at Tengu Restaurant/Sushi Lounge located at 10843 Lindbrook Ave., in Westwood from 9:00pm – 11:00pm. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar.

"The filmmakers did a brilliant job of letting life unfold and being in the right place to catch the beauty and tragedy of life," says Sherry Simpson Executive Director, United Nations Association / Pasadena and Producer, Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony.

Dear Francis puts a face to the AIDS pandemic as it chronicles the personal stories of two strangers and the Swazis they befriend. Through this unique story and interviews with Swaziland's leading AIDS experts, the film highlights the hope of a nation's future against seemingly insurmountable odds… one life at a time.

The after-party will be held at Pan-Asian & Sushi restaurant, Tengu, from 9:00pm – 11:00pm (www.tengu.cc.) Parking is available in the AMPCO Garage at 10866 Wilshire Blvd., $2.00 with theatre validation. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.westwoodfilmfestival.com. For more information on Dear Francis, visit www.dearfrancis.org, or call Producer, Dave Mahanes at 818 693-2733.
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