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 Warner Sisters, Inc., Founded by Cass Warner Sperling
As the founder and president of Warner Sisters, I whole-heartedly believe that the moving image—in the form of films, television, video and other media—is an incredibly powerful communication tool. It can be equated to today’s tribal drum—carrying emotional, intellectual and philosophical messages, which are hummed almost unknowingly or subliminally as the result of taking in this form of entertainment.
Warner Sisters is here to carry on the purpose of the original Warner brothers’ motto that my grandfather, Harry Warner, president and founder of the studio, initiated and implemented for over fifty years. Producing entertainment that “educates, entertains and enlightens” is my legacy. Inspiring other artists and businessmen to increase understanding amongst their fellow man is, I believe, our creative duty and honor.
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THE BROTHERS WARNER
Documentary Looks at Hollywood Family Dynasty;
Debuts on DVD March 9 from Warner Home Video
Feature Film From Producer Alain Goldman & Nick Pileggi Also Due
Burbank, Calif. November, 2009 -- The award-winning documentary, The Brothers Warner, an intimate family portrait of four legendary Hollywood film pioneers who founded and ran Warner Bros. for more than 50 years, makes its DVD debut March 9th from Warner Home Video. Written and directed by Cass Warner Sperling, Harry Warner’s granddaughter, and produced by Warner Sisters, Ms. Sperling’s independent film production company, the documentary has been honored as an Official Selection at 33 film festivals around the world and has won 6 awards. In addition to the United States (multi-cities), the film has been shown in countries such as Canada, England, France, Ireland, Israel and Italy.
Ms. Sperling has assembled a top production team for The Brothers Warner: Oscar-winning editor Kate Amend (Into the Arms of Strangers/ Stories of the Kindertransport); Director of Photography Arlene Donnelly Nelson (A Mighty Wind/For Your Consideration) and multi-Grammy award-winning composer David Campbell (Brokeback Mountain).
The Brothers Warner is based on Ms. Sperling’s best-selling book of the same name. Rights to the book were recently optioned by La Vie En Rose producer Alain Goldman and his Paris-based Legende label, which has hired Nicholas Pileggi (Casino; GoodFellas) to write the screenplay, entitled "The Brothers.” Script is expected to be completed sometime after the first of the year when it will go out to directors and A-List actors. |
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The Brothers Warner, A Feature-Length Documentary by Cass Warner The Brothers Warner is the intimate portrait and saga of the four Hollywood pioneers: the strategic general, Harry Warner; honest Abe; visionary Sam; and volatile Jack. It’s the definitive story of a family who rose from immigrant poverty through personal tragedies persevering to create a major studio with a social conscience. Cass Warner founded Warner Sisters to forward the legacy of her grandfather, Harry Warner, founder and president of Warner Brothers studio. “My grandfather and his brothers recognized the power that motion pictures have to set trends, introduce new ideas and influence social issues. This documentary has been shown at most film festivals and has been greatly recieved by critics and viewers. It's a feature documentary on PBS.
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