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Laughter Is the Best Medicine for Ailing Detroit

Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:43am EDT
DETROIT, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- 

WHAT: Theatrical release of "Stick It In Detroit," a feature film comedy by
filmmaker Robert Phelps

WHEN: Friday, November 6, 2009

WHERE: MJR Theaters: Waterford Cinema 16, Marketplace Sterling Heights Cinema
20, Southgate Cinema 20

Finally Detroit, the first movie ever released in theaters that shows the
positive side of life in Detroit opens November 6th. Prepare yourself for 90
minutes of fall-out-of-your-seat laughter as filmmaker and loyal Detroiter
Robert Phelps introduces his new comedy "Stick It In Detroit."

This award-winning, critically acclaimed, raw, in-your-face comedy epitomizes
the roll-up-your-sleeves, never-say-die, do-it-yourself Detroit spirit and
promises to be the most fun you will have at the movies all year. 

Hoping to help reverse the negative stereotype that Detroit has garnered in
movies over the past three decades and against all odds, director Robert
Phelps set out on a seven-year journey, sacrificing everything to make the
film that would show the world the Detroit he knows and loves, the one that is
a great place to live and work, the one full of family, friends and most
importantly, laughter.

"I am very proud of my city. It is a beautiful city full of amazing people.
I'm sick of how it's portrayed in movies, so I wanted to make a film that the
people of Detroit can identify with, relate to and be proud of. Most
importantly, I wanted to make a movie in which Detroiters can forget about
their problems and just laugh for 90 minutes straight," said Phelps.

"Stick It in Detroit" is 100% made in Detroit, by Detroit and for Detroit.
"This is Detroit's movie. It is not going to change the perception of our city
overnight, but every positive project counts, and eventually, if we support
these projects, we can do it and have a lot of fun in the process."

"Stick It In Detroit" opens in theaters beginning Friday, November 6th, only
at MJR Theaters: Waterford Cinema 16, Marketplace Sterling Heights Cinema 20
and Southgate Cinema 20. 

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

    Robert Phelps, 310.880.7365
    rphelps@stickitindetroit.com
    http://www.stickitindetroit.com


This release was issued through eReleases(TM).  For more information, visit
http://www.ereleases.com.


SOURCE  Torch Lake Entertainment

Robert Phelps, +1-310-880-7365, rphelps@stickitindetroit.com



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