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"Neil Young: Heart of Gold" comes to Little Theatre

June 1, 2006

KALAMAZOO--Kalamazoo Film Society presents "Neil Young: Heart of Gold," Friday through Sunday, June 9-11, in the Little Theatre at Western Michigan University.

Little Theatre show times for "Neil Young: Heart of Gold" are 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 4:30, 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 and $3 for students. The film is rated PG.

After surviving surgery for a brain aneurysm, in August 2005, legendary composer and musician, Neil Young appeared with family and friends at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Combining new music with old favorites, "Neil Young: Heart of Gold" is more than simply a concert documentary. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film tells the story of love, loss, life and death, as experienced though the eyes of one of America's music giants.

"Neil Young: Heart of Gold" stars Young and includes appearances by Emmy Lou Harris, Nashville String Machine, Memphis Horns and others.

The Little Theatre is located at the corner of Oakland Drive and Oliver Street on Western Michigan University's East Campus. There is free off-street parking behind the theatre. For more information, call the movie line at (269) 387-8221, or visit KFS at www.kalfilmsociety.net,

Media contact: Thom Myers, (269) 387-8400, thom.myers@wmich.edu

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