One month after The Academy Awards are given out on March 2, the 17th annual Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) will take center stage around Sonoma's historic Plaza for 5 days (April 2-6) of independent films, special events & guests, receptions, and much, much more. More than 100 films will be shown - including Born In Chicago with The Chicago Blues Reunion musicians, Harvey Mandel, Barry Goldberg, Nick Gravenites, Corky Siegel and Sam Lay!
Born In Chicago is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It's the story of first generation blues performers who had made their way to Chicago from the Mississippi Delta and their ardent and unexpected followers. See trailer
NY Times Review "Born In Chicago"
"Born In Chicago" feature-length documentary film featuring CBR generated a stellar review in the New York Times after the film's debut at the famed Lincoln Center. The article written by Larry Rohter, published on the front page of the Saturday July 25th entertainment section, is a stellar description of the film, director John Anderson's vision and features interviews with CBR band mates on the films groundbreaking development. Click here for the full article.
Born In Chicago Trailer Released
5 years in development, 'Born In Chicago' that premiered this past March at the South by Southwest Fest in Austin is doing the fest circuit, garnering raves everywhere. Click here to view the film trailer.
