The first German immigrants arrived in Louisville nearly two hundred years ago. By 1850; they represented nearly 20 percent of the population; and they influenced every aspect of daily life; from politics to fine art. In 1861; Moses Levy opened the famed Levy Brothers department store. Kunz�s �The Dutchman� Restaurant was established as a wholesale liquor establishment in 1892 and then became a delicatessen and; finally; a restaurant in 1941. Carl Christian Brenner; an emigrant from Lauterecken; Bavaria; gained notoriety as the most important Kentucky landscape artist of the nineteenth century. C. Robert and Victoria A. Ullrich edit a collection of historical essays about German immigrants and their fascinating past in the Derby City.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book. Thank you for carryingBy John BrownGreat book. Thank you for carrying it0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent source of information for the novice indie guysBy Vic McFarlandFor starters; Ive been ordering from .com now for alittle over a year. Since that time; all the transactions have been problem-free and the deliveries have all arrived on time. As for my latest order; Independent Film Distribution; this book has been very helpful and informative to someone like me who is working on their first feature-length movie. The interviews with people in the industry who have "been there; done that" has opened my eyes to the behind-the-scenes look at the business of Hollywood and how distribution plays a huge role in whether a film is successful or not. The advice in the book not only looks at what is happening now via distribution; but also looks into the future of the business and offers alternative ways in helping the indie filmmaker get his movie out there for the masses to see. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking knowledge of what exactly to do with your movie once its "in the can".1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Required Reading for FilmmakersBy Don SchwartzIt wont be long before we sport wireless chips in our brains with molecular; atomic or quantum binary switches. Well simply regard or think a product code for a film or show; and enjoy it in almost any circumstance--experiencing it kinesthetically and aromatically; as well as visually and audibly. But until then we have movie theaters; television (via broadcast; cable or satellite) discs; drives; a few styles of chips; and the web--land-based and the geometrically expanding wireless. The number of possible human viewers on planet Earth is predicted to level off at around 9 billion--no want for an audience; but immeasurably difficult barriers to reaching them. How to attract an audience for ones work when one is not engaged with any tentacle of a mega media corporation is the subject of Phil Halls "Independent Film Distribution"."The strategy...throughout this book;" Hall writes; "is to gain an understanding of how the independent film distribution business works; with the goal of getting your film picked up for commercial release." Providing that `understanding is precisely what Halls book does--with an attitude of great support for independent filmmakers; and no want of frustration and angst expressed by the many filmmakers quoted throughout the book. There is so much general and detailed information about the worlds of distribution that Halls tome feels like a mini-encyclopedia of its subject matter.Hall begins with a brief yet comprehensive history of independent filmmaking. (I was surprised to see John Sayles name absent from the many filmmakers referenced in this chapter.) He goes on in the next seven chapters to cover every topic conceivable to the strategy and tactics of securing distribution. Chapter 4; "The Hard and Bitter Truth about Festivals" is as thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion on the value of film festivals as Ive heard or read. This chapter alone is reason enough to read Halls work. Chapter 5; anachronistically entitled "So You Think You Can Do a Better Job than Miramax"; covers the topic of self-distribution giving equal time to its pros and cons. In a later chapter Hall addresses streaming services and covers such resources as Wikipedia and Imdb.Each chapter contains at least one interview with a filmmaker or industry representative on that chapters topic. These interviews thoroughly enrich the book; creating an intimate connection between the reader and the many independent filmmakers referenced. There are a few tertiary--and entertaining--discussions such as Ryan Dackos tirade against film schools. Peppered throughout the text are an incredible number of references to websites devoted to independent filmmaking. As you read "Independent Film Distribution"; keep note-taking media handy; for these references are not compiled in an appendix--but you will want them. There is; however; an invaluable appendix listing one hundred and nineteen distributors--yet another critical reason to keep this book on hand.I cannot emphasize enough how important "Independent Film Distribution" is to novice and accomplished filmmakers alike. Similarly I cannot imagine an independent filmmaker not being positively influenced by a cover-to-cover reading of Phil Halls standard-bearing work.
