Covid Confessions: Education

1625 West End Blvd,St. Louis Park MN 55416

22 April, 2023

Description

This screening is the official theatrical premiere for the award-winning documentary series Covid Confessions, from Minnesota filmmaker Alec Fischer.Filmed between 2020 and 2021, the series highlights pandemic stories from 335 Minnesotans across 40 industries. The 3 episodes being shown at this April 22 screening are focused on education, highlighting 29 experiences from elementary school students, school social workers, and teachers across the state.A short Q&A session will follow the screening.Filmmaker BioMinneapolis-based filmmaker Alec Fischer developed, shot, and edited the 40-episode series as a solo passion project for a self-financed budget of less than $15k. Despite being an independent production, Covid Confessions has received international acclaim and awards recognition, including a recent licensing deal with Snapchat's Discover platform. In November, Forbes Magazine named Fischer as one of their 2023 “30 Under 30” young people transforming the future of media in North America due to his work with Covid Confessions and Midwestern storytelling. We are excited to invite you all to the first official theatrical screening of this important series highlighting Minnesotan stories. When and WhereSaturday, April 22, 2023 Showplace ICON Theatre, 1625 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN Schedule10:30 am - Registration Opens 10:30 am - Red Carpet with Photos and Press Interviews 11:00 am - Screening and Q&A TicketsTickets are $12, and include the film and Q&A. (TCFF Members receive a 50% discount.) ParkingPlenty of free parking!