Though he has high hopes for Hollywood, Director Michael Azzarello brings a piece of history back home to San Jose for one weekend.
March 9, 2004 (Press Release) --
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Heather Lanza
818-207-4099
For Immediate Release
“A Small Film, a Huge Success”
Though he has high hopes for Hollywood, Director Michael Azzarello brings a piece of history back home to San Jose for one weekend.
LOS ANGELES, CA; March 9, 2004– Granite Falls Productions and Director Michael Azzarello announce the screening of “Night without Justice” after a successful run in Los Angeles.
The San Jose native is bringing the film back home to the bay area, for a limited screening, to those who participated in the film and who have shown interest in its progression. The film will be shown four times on March 12th at De Anza College.
Kidnapping, murder, and scandal emerge in a small town and leaves everyone baffled.
The film revolves around the unforgettable night on November 27, 1933 when an angry mob stormed the county jail, attacking Sheriff officers and FBI agents. The mob dragged two men out and hung them in St. James Park while thousands watched including women and children. The following day, the Governor congradulated the citizens of San Jose calling the lynching “…a fine lesson”, and pardoned them of any convictions they might face. This was the last public lynching in California.
Azzarello first learned of the lynching from his grandfather several years ago. He has since been researching the historical event by gathering newspaper articles, FBI files, photographs, and talking with survivors from that fateful night. “The story has always intrigued me”, says Director Michael Azzarello, “It amazes me how so few know about the history of this town. So much has changed since then.”
Azzarello moved to Los Angeles three years ago to continue his degree in film production. He completed the project as his thesis.
With a full length script in hand, Michael Azzarello is currently developing the story into a feature film through his company Granite Falls Productions.
Those interested in the film should contact NWJ1933@hotmail.com or visit: www.granitefallsproductions.com
Heather Lanza
818-207-4099
For Immediate Release
“A Small Film, a Huge Success”
Though he has high hopes for Hollywood, Director Michael Azzarello brings a piece of history back home to San Jose for one weekend.
LOS ANGELES, CA; March 9, 2004– Granite Falls Productions and Director Michael Azzarello announce the screening of “Night without Justice” after a successful run in Los Angeles.
The San Jose native is bringing the film back home to the bay area, for a limited screening, to those who participated in the film and who have shown interest in its progression. The film will be shown four times on March 12th at De Anza College.
Kidnapping, murder, and scandal emerge in a small town and leaves everyone baffled.
The film revolves around the unforgettable night on November 27, 1933 when an angry mob stormed the county jail, attacking Sheriff officers and FBI agents. The mob dragged two men out and hung them in St. James Park while thousands watched including women and children. The following day, the Governor congradulated the citizens of San Jose calling the lynching “…a fine lesson”, and pardoned them of any convictions they might face. This was the last public lynching in California.
Azzarello first learned of the lynching from his grandfather several years ago. He has since been researching the historical event by gathering newspaper articles, FBI files, photographs, and talking with survivors from that fateful night. “The story has always intrigued me”, says Director Michael Azzarello, “It amazes me how so few know about the history of this town. So much has changed since then.”
Azzarello moved to Los Angeles three years ago to continue his degree in film production. He completed the project as his thesis.
With a full length script in hand, Michael Azzarello is currently developing the story into a feature film through his company Granite Falls Productions.
Those interested in the film should contact NWJ1933@hotmail.com or visit: www.granitefallsproductions.com
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