J.J. Kandel, himself a former festival performer and director as well as an accomplished film and stage actor, does a superb job curating and steering this year’s festival, striking a balance of established veterans and up-and-coming talent.
Read MoreJ.J. said, “I’ve been quite lucky with The Hurt Locker (2008) taking me to Jordan and Zero Dark Thirty (2012) to India (thank you, Kathryn). I’m very interested in using the process of live theater to create filmed content.
Read MoreBetter known as the Bayonne Bleeder, Chuck Wepner was a 70s-era heavyweight boxer with the ability to take a punch like no other, facing off in his career against Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and even an actual live bear.
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