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Gold Coast Arts Virtual Cinema Series Remembers Brian Dennehy
Mineola native's feature film "Driveways" is available May 4 through May 13 via Gold Coast Arts Virtual Cinema Series
Gold Coast Arts is partnering with several top film distributors and filmmakers, to bring great films to viewers as part of its virtual at-home screening series during the coronavirus crisis.
In one of his last truly great performances, the revered and award-winning character actor the late Brian Dennehy delivers a touching and impeccable performance in “Driveways,” available May 4, 2020, through May 13, 2020. The Mineola, NY native Dennehy, passed away on April 15, 2020, at the age of 81.
Director Andrew Ahn’s intimate drama revolves around the unlikely friendship formed between a lonely young boy and his new octogenarian neighbor. As his mother looks on, he provides the widowed veteran with a youthful outlook and begins to discover a newfound maturity within himself. “Driveways” also stars Hong Chau, Lucas Jaye, Christine Ebersole, and Jerry Adler and was nominated for two Film Independent Spirit Awards, Best Female Lead, and Best First Screenplay.
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“‘Driveways’ gives Dennehy a juicy role that he plays to the hilt without ever overplaying. He has a final monologue, in which he expresses a lifetime of regrets, that is a breathtaking piece of film acting,” noted The Hollywood Reporter.
In 2013, Gold Coast Arts had the privilege of welcoming Dennehy for a very special on-stage conversation event called “Dennehy by Donahue,” where the legendary Phil Donahue interviewed him about his significant career in theater, film, and television.
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“We will always remember the thrill of meeting Brian Dennehy and getting to know him as a funny, charming and serious man, who was also an outstanding story-teller, who shared his life and career with us in one memorable evening, said Regina Gil, Executive Director of Gold Coast Arts. “We will remember him fondly as a dear friend to Gold Coast Arts.”
The virtual screening for “Driveways” starts May 4 and runs through May 13. The ticket price for the screening is $12. For more information, please visit www.goldcoastarts.org.
“We are so pleased that we have been able to expand our audience without being limited by geography,” said Ms. Gil. “Through our new virtual platform, we invite everyone to engage in the conversations and screenings that we are making available.”
Andrew Ahn | Drama | 83 mins | USA | 2019
