Big Stone Gap

Based on her best-selling novel of the same name, writer/director Adriana Trigiani presents the story of a coal-mining town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. Ave Maria Mulligan (Judd), the town’s self-proclaimed spinster, lives with her mother, runs the pharmacy, and directs the town’s annual outdoor drama. Living a quiet life, Ave Maria is suddenly thrown off-course when she discovers a long-buried family secret that changes the course of her life forever. Before she can blink, Ave’s fielding marriage proposals, fighting off greedy family members, organizing a celebration for visiting celebrities, and planning a life-changing trip. Discussion with actors Ashley Judd, Patrick Wilson, Jenna Elfman, Jasmine Guy, Paul Wilson, Bridget Gabbe, and Erika Coleman, director Adriana Trigiani, producers Donna Gigliotti and Jean Morrissey, and Harry Chotiner

Presented by Wells Fargo

From Page to Screen Special Guests Spotlight Screenings Virginia Filmmaking

Date

Thursday, November 6

Time

7:00 PM

Location

Downtown Mall : The Paramount Theater

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