{"id":15301,"date":"2016-05-13T22:31:45","date_gmt":"2016-05-14T02:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=15301"},"modified":"2016-05-13T22:39:23","modified_gmt":"2016-05-14T02:39:23","slug":"httpwww-thevalleyledger-comp1904-269","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=15301","title":{"rendered":"Film About Eating Disorders, Premiere Screening, May 22, Features Lehigh Valley Producers, Actors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo Caption:\u00a0 Jacey (Kate Hughes) tends to Valerie (Valynn Turkovich) by rubbing aloe on her rashes.<\/p>\n

Living Proof Pictures and ArtsQuest to Present Premiere Screening of Binge \u221e Purge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written & Directed by Brandon C. Lay, starring Valynn Turkovich, Kate Hughes, Orianna Nerino, Jeanie Olah, Maria Sole, Elizabeth Shumway, Ryan MacNamara and Bill Gibson\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, PA (MAY 13, 20<\/span>16)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Steel Stacks\u2019 Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas will host Living Proof Pictures’ premiere screening of Brandon C. Lay\u2019s film\u00a0Binge \u221e Purge,\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, May 22, at 7<\/span>pm. Tickets are $10. The screening will be followed by a Talk-back session with Brandon C. Lay and the cast.<\/p>\n

Steel Stacks\u2019 Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas is located at 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA 18015.<\/p>\n

Brandon C. Lay of Bethlehem has been a Lehigh Valley filmmaker for the past ten years, producing original content and putting strong female performers at the center of his work. His last film, 2014\u2019s \u201cMacie on a Good Day\u201d starring Jen Santos, Maria Sole and Elizabeth Archibeque focused on IDD (Individuals with Developmental Disabilities), addiction and body image.<\/p>\n

The themes of body image, addiction and female empowerment are further explored in\u00a0Binge \u221e Purge,\u00a0<\/strong>raising awareness and funds with twenty-five percent of tickets sales being donated to NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association). Further proceeds will be used for Living Proof Pictures next project, a feature length film, \u201cThe Ground that Sinks\u201d as well as a film festival submissions for Binge \u221e Purge.<\/p>\n

Synopsis:\u00a0Valerie (Valynn Turkovich of Macungie) loses her job of eight years and relapses into bulimia, sending her in a spiral of depression and introspection. It takes the new found friendship of the eccentric Jacey (Kate Hughes of Bethlehem) to help her find the path to recovery.<\/em><\/p>\n

Binge \u221e Purge\u00a0<\/strong>40mins, N\/R (Strong adult themes and language) Viewer Discretion is advised.<\/p>\n

Talk back and trailers not included in the time.<\/p>\n

For further info including a trailer, production stills and other relevant content check out\u00a0Binge \u221e Purge\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0facebook page at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LPPBingePurge\/?ref=bookmarks<\/a><\/p>\n

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Contact: <\/em>Kate Hughes
\n<\/em>kate@bethlehemhousegallery.com
\nInformation provided to The Valley Ledger by:
\nTina Bradford
\nWriter\/Public Relations\/Social Media
\nhttp:\/\/twitter.com\/TinaBradfordPR<\/a><\/p>\n

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