Multiple award winning film "The Goal" comes home Denver theatrical release benefit area nonprofits that support those with disabilities

Denver- The multiple award-winning feature film returns home to Colorado for its theatrical premiere. The premiere is on September 22, 2006 at Starz Film Center which is located in the Tivoli at 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 -1894.

Darla Rae, director, producer, and writer of "The Goal" said, "The journey has been a long hall. "From it's conception it's taken 12 years, but once we started filming last year it took 15 days to shoot, 60 days to edit on a laptop, and won three international film festival awards. We've been invited to Milan Italy and the film was picked up by Maverick Entertainment for Worldwide Distribution on DVD and television all in one year." Rae feels that giving back to the community that helped her make the film is important. "It's simple really. The whole point of The Goal is to give back," said Rae.

Several screenings of "The Goal" will benefit a Denver area nonprofit organization. The 7:15 p.m. showing on September 22, will benefit The Denver Harlequins Wheelchair Rugby team, who are featured in the film. The 7:15 p.m. showing on September 23 will benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The 7:15 p.m. showing on September 24 and 25 will benefit the Denver's Physically Handicapped Amateur Musical Actors
League (PHAMALy) because several of their actors are also featured in "The Goal".

The cost for these screenings $20 for adults which includes a signed DVD, and students under 17 are $10.00. Tickets for these benefits can be purchased online at www.thegoal-movie.com. There will also be a question and answer session will the cast and crew immediately following these showings.

"The Goal" also screens at 5 p.m. on September 22 through September 28.
"The Goal" will also be showing at 7:15 on September 26 through September 28. These showings are $8.50 for general admission, $6.50 for senior citizens or matinee showings, and $5.50 for Denver Film Society members. These prices do not include a DVD copy.

More information about "The Goal" and screening information can be found at www.thegoal-movie.com or www.DenverFilm.org.

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