Lead Actor, Producers of Acclaimed 'Bella' Film Make Guest Appearances at Two California Book-Launch Events

Lead Actor, Producers of Acclaimed 'Bella' Film Make Guest Appearances at Two California Book-Launch Events

SAN FRANCISCO, October 10, 2008 - Speaking at two California special-invitation-only events to promote the new book, Behind Bella: The Amazing Stories of "Bella" and the Lives It's Changed (written by Tim Drake and published by Ignatius Press), the "Bella" film's lead actor/producer, Eduardo Verastagui, and producers, Leo Severino and Alejandro Monteverde, will make personal remarks to the audiences about their involvement in the film and the real-life stories it spawned. Mr. Verastagui will also personally sign copies of Behind Bella.

"Bella," produced by the new independent film company, Metanoia Films, tells the story of a young woman caught up in a crisis pregnancy and of those who helped her. It was the number-one rated movie of 2007 and won the prestigious "People's Choice Award" at the Toronto Film Festival. The new book, Behind Bella, tells the remarkable stories of how numerous lives were transformed by the film's life-affirming message -- some even saved.

Media are invited to cover these events, and to pre-schedule any individual interviews. Additional press information on Behind Bella is here: http://www.ignatius.com/PressRelease/BehindBellaPressKitBundle.pdf

EVENT 1:

When: Saturday, October 18th, 7 - 9pm Pacific
(wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres)

Where: The Meritage Winery Resort & Spa
www.themeritageresort.com
875 Bordeaux Way (formerly Trefethen Way)
Napa, California 94558

What, Who: Remarks by actor Eduardo Verastagui on the film, "Bella," and
new book, Behind Bella, and book signing. Additional remarks
by producers Leo Severino and Alejandro Monteverde

EVENT 2:

When: Sunday, October 19th, 7:30 - 9:30pm Pacific

Where: Our Lady of Peace Shrine (Hall)
www.olop-shrine.org
2800 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054

What, Who: Remarks by actor Eduardo Verastagui on the film, "Bella," and
new book, Behind Bella, and book signing. Additional remarks
by producers Leo Severino and Alejandro Monteverde

Media planning to attend one of these events must call and register with Ignatius Press publicist, Christine V. Owsik, at 215-230-8095 or valencom@aol.com. As well, media wishing to schedule individual interviews with the film's lead actor and/or producers should likewise call Ms. Owsik.

San Francisco-based Ignatius Press, founded in 1978, is one of the largest Catholic publishers in the world. Ignatius Press is the primary English-language publisher of Pope Benedict XVI. Dedicated to publishing and distributing information on the Catholic faith, Ignatius Press publishes over 40 books each year (with over 1,800 titles in print). Its author-roster includes some of the foremost names in the Catholic Church. Ignatius Press is also the publisher of Catholic World Report and Homiletic & Pastoral Review magazines. www.ignatius.com

Contact: Christine Valentine-Owsik
Valentine Communications
For: Ignatius Press
215.230.8095
valencom@aol.com

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Source: Ignatius Press

Web site: http://www.ignatius.com/
http://www.olop-shrine.org/
http://www.themeritageresort.com/

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