Justin Hayward and Leigh Jones of production house BoomThrift directed this video for the Illinois Office of Tourism introducing us to the Livingston County War Museum in Pontiac, Illinois.
Appropriately enough during this week kicked off by Veterans Day, this short from JWT Chicago encourages travelers to experience history from the perspective of veterans who volunteer at the Livingston Museum. In fact, this is the only museum of its kind that is staffed entirely by volunteer war vets.
We hear inspiring tales from war veterans hailing from the Land of Lincoln who now work at the museum–and each have a candid recollection of patriotism and sacrifice for love of country and freedom. One notes that the museum doesn't glorify war but rather it glorifies the people who served.
Each empty uniform on display tells a story, including one of a 16-year-old lad who lied about his age to become a sailor and was killed early on in his tour of duty. The proper military decorations and medals are affixed to each uniform along with the story of the person who wore it and made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom.
“Challengers” Earns Actor-Producer Zendaya 2024 Gothams Spotlight Tribute
Emmy Award-winner Zendaya will receive the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Spotlight Tribute for her performance as Tashi Donaldson in the Luca Guadagnino-directed film Challengers, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place live and in person on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
The Spotlight Tribute was created by The Gotham in order to recognize phenomenal efforts by individuals in film and television who captivated global audiences with the biggest projects of the year. With the Spotlight Tribute, The Gotham will honor Zendaya’s remarkable work as leading-actress and producer on the Amazon MGM Studios box-office hit that broke into the cultural zeitgeist, and was celebrated by critics and audiences worldwide.
“Zendaya’s magnetic portrayal of Tashi Donaldson in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers exemplifies the creative excellence that The Gotham celebrates,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “Her performances in Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, and Euphoria have made her one of the most captivating actors of her generation. Her multi-layered performance at the heart of Challengers earned widespread acclaim, including a nomination for Best Feature at this year’s Gothams. We look forward to honoring her work with our Spotlight Tribute.”
From Academy Award nominated visionary filmmaker Guadagnino, Challengers stars two-time Emmy winner Zendaya as Tashi Duncan (who becomes Tashi Donaldson after marrying Art Donaldson), a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to Art Donaldson (BAFTA nominee Mike Faist), a champion on a losing streak,... Read More