BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T220000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Skid Row Marathon: Running for Hope and Change - Film Screening & Meet the Producers DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening in HDR by Barco of the award-winning documentary "Skid Row Marathon\," followed by an intimate discussion with the Director Mark Hayes\, the Producer Gabi Hayes\, Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell\, the Film Music Composer Kim Planert and the Cinematographer James Rodney Stolz.\nWatch this preview on Linkedin live and meet the producer Gabi Hayes!\n\n\nSynopsisSkid Row Marathon tells the inspiring story of a criminal court judge who starts a running club on LA's notorious skid row\, training a diverse group of addicts and criminals to run marathons. This life-changing initiative follows four runners as they rise from the mean streets of LA to compete in marathons worldwide\, continually battling homelessness and addiction. Their journey is one of hope\, friendship\, and dignity.\nSkid Row contains one of the largest stable populations of homeless people in the United States\, estimated at over 4\,400\, and has been known for its condensed homeless population since at least the 1930s.\nEvent ScheduleNetworking Reception: Connect with fellow attendees before the screening and enjoy complimentary drinks and refreshments.Documentary Screening: Experience the powerful story of Skid Row Marathon. Watch the trailer! Q&A Session: Engage with the filmmakers\, Mark Hayes and Gabi Hayes\, Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell\, and the Film Music Composer Kim Planert in an intimate discussion.\n"When we read an article in the LA Times about a judge who started a running club on skid row\, the heart of LA's homeless community\, we decided to show up and run. This began a journey that has now lasted four years. Our film is about more than just running marathons. It's about the camaraderie of an unlikely group of individuals who receive a second chance at life\, all brought on by a simple act of kindness." Mark Hayes\nWe look forward to seeing you at this memorable event!\n\nSpeakers\n\nMark HayesDirector\n\n\nGabi HayesProducer\n\n\nCraig MitchellSuperior Court Judge\n\n\nKim PlanertFilm Music Composer\n\n\n\n\nJames Rodney Stolz\nCinematographer\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome\, Moderator and Q&A\n\nJoachim ZellHead of HDR Content Workflow at Barco\nCo-Chair GABA Film Initiative\n\nWelcome Michael MetzgerChair of the Board of Directors - GABA Southern California\nMedia & Tech Investment Banker at Drake Star Partners\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\nSupporters X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us for a special screening in HDR by Barco of the award-winning documentary &ldquo\;Skid Row Marathon\,&rdquo\; followed by an intimate discussion with the Director Mark Hayes\, the Producer Gabi Hayes\, Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell\, the Film Music Composer Kim Planert and the Cinematographer James Rodney Stolz.


Watch this preview on Linkedin live and meet the producer Gabi Hayes!


Synopsis

Skid Row Marathon tells the inspiring story of a criminal court judge who starts a running club on LA&rsquo\;s notorious skid row\, training a diverse group of addicts and criminals to run marathons. This life-changing initiative follows four runners as they rise from the mean streets of LA to compete in marathons worldwide\, continually battling homelessness and addiction. Their journey is one of hope\, friendship\, and dignity.


Skid Row contains one of the largest stable populations of homeless people in the United States\, estimated at over 4\,400\, and has been known for its condensed homeless population since at least the 1930s.


Event Schedule

Networking Reception: Connect with fellow attendees before the screening and enjoy complimentary drinks and refreshments.

Documentary Screening: Experience the powerful story of Skid Row Marathon. \;Watch the trailer! \;

Q&\;A Session: Engage with the filmmakers\, Mark Hayes and Gabi Hayes\, Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell\, and the Film Music Composer Kim Planert in an intimate discussion.


&ldquo\;When we read an article in the LA Times about a judge who started a running club on skid row\, the heart of LA&rsquo\;s homeless community\, we decided to show up and run. This began a journey that has now lasted four years. Our film is about more than just running marathons. It&rsquo\;s about the camaraderie of an unlikely group of individuals who receive a second chance at life\, all brought on by a simple act of kindness.&rdquo\; &ndash\; Mark Hayes


We look forward to seeing you at this memorable event!



Speakers

Mark Hayes

Director




Gabi Hayes

Producer




Craig Mitchell

Superior Court Judge




Kim Planert

Film Music Composer




James Rodney Stolz
Cinematographer





Welcome\, Moderator and Q&\;A

Joachim Zell

Head of HDR Content Workflow at Barco
Co-Chair GABA Film Initiative



Welcome \;

Michael Metzger

Chair of the Board of Directors - GABA Southern California
Media &\; Tech Investment Banker at Drake Star Partners


Sponsors


Supporters




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