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Indie Film With Chicago Connections Finds Success on Festival Circuit

Indie Film With Chicago Connections Finds Success on Festival Circuit

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Haroula Rose to talk about her debut feature, ONCE UPON A RIVER.

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WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with filmmaker Haroula Rose for a conversation about her new movie, ONCE UPON A RIVER.

“I just thought it was really unique. And I wanted to tell her story, and I like that it hits on all these issues, but it’s not an issue film. It just lets you observe and live through this person’s experience.” - Haroula Rose talking about the Margo character at the center of ONCE UPON A RIVER.

Haroula Rose, the director of ONCE UPON A RIVER

Haroula Rose, the director of ONCE UPON A RIVER

An indie film with strong ties to Illinois has found success on the festival circuit this year. ONCE UPON A RIVER played in 25 festivals across five countries and took home 13 awards. The film comes from Lincolnwood native Haroula Rose. She adapted Bonnie Jo Campbell’s 2011 novel ONCE UPON A RIVER into a screenplay and then directed the movie.

John Ashton and Kenadi DelaCerna in ONCE UPON A RIVER

John Ashton and Kenadi DelaCerna in ONCE UPON A RIVER

While Margo is the main character, the 1970’s rural Michigan settings described in the book/screenplay are just as important to the story.  Rose found the rugged, nature-filled locations she was looking for in Antioch, Illinois.

John Ashton as Smoke in ONCE UPON A RIVER

John Ashton as Smoke in ONCE UPON A RIVER

You can find out more about ONCE UPON A RIVER and keep track of upcoming screenings at ouarfilm.com

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