Film show goes on, renamed
This year, the Philadelphia Film Festival will go up, but not under its usual title. About a month ago, a conflict erupted between leaders of the Philadelphia Film Society and TLA chief Ray Murray, who have both played large roles in running the film festival. From WHYY’s Arts and Culture desk, Alex Schmidt reports.
This year, the Philadelphia Film Festival will go up, but not under its usual title. About a month ago, a conflict erupted between leaders of the Philadelphia Film Society and TLA chief Ray Murray, who have both played large roles in running the film festival. From WHYY’s Arts and Culture desk, Alex Schmidt reports. [audio: arts20090223filmshow.mp3]
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