“Redwood Highway,” a feature film made specifically for “people of a certain age,” will have its Mexican premiere at El Piano Rojo in Ajijic on February 17 and 18.
James Twyman, the film’s producer and co-screewriter, moved to San Antonio a month ago, and is excited to share the movie with his new community.
“When I first decided to make Redwood Highway, I realized that there were so few films that are made for people over fifty,” Twyman said. “Most movies today are made for 15-year-old boys, yet it’s the people over 50 who not only have the time to go to the cinema, but they have the money. It’s time that the largest demographic in the world be honored instead of ignored.”
“Redwood Highway” follows the adventure of Marie, played by Academy Award nominee Shirley Knight, who decides to journey 80 miles on foot to the coast of Oregon to attend her granddaughter’s wedding. It’s the first time she’s seen the ocean in forty-five years, and along the way she meets an extraordinary cast of characters, including a handsome woodworker played by screen legend Tom Skerritt. In the end Marie learns that you’re never too old to learn something new about life and yourself, and you’re never too old to have a great adventure.“The film will be released around the world in April and May, but I thought it would be fun to show it here first,” Twyman said. “We’re also in the beginning stages of shooting a film right here in Ajijic called Impersonator’s Ball, which will star Michael Holmes, who will be performing in The Judy Show at Piano Rojo. There are already several top actors who have expressed interest in being in that movie, largely because Lake Chapala is such an interesting, historical place. I’m thrilled to finally be living here.”
The film will be screened on Monday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 18, at 7 p.m. on both days. Entry costs 100 pesos.
Twyman will conduct a question-and-answer session following the screenings.