Turk Pipkin is the author of When Angels Sing, the Christmas novel that inspired the film ANGELS SING. Turk is also a former stand-up comic turned writer and filmmaker. He has directed three award-winning feature documentaries (NOBELITY, ONE PEACE AT A TIME and BUILDING HOPE) and had a recurring role in The Sopranos as Janice’s narcoleptic born again boyfriend. He also founded The Nobelity Project, a global education nonprofit that works with Nobel laureates and other inspiring leaders to make enlightening and motivating films to raise awareness on global issues and move people to action. With the Nobelity Project, Turk has helped raise millions to build schools, libraries and water systems for kids in the developing world.
Opening In Theatres and On Demand November 1, 2013 (Opening in NYC November 15)
ANGELS SING
Turk Pipkin (When Angels Sing Author)
We are reaching out on behalf of the upcoming holiday film, ANGELS SING and a few great Public Service Announcements the talent in the film have done in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, our official charity partner for the film. Together, ANGELS SING and Ronald McDonald Charities are helping to raise money for deserving families for sick children across the country.
We’d love for you to take a look at these PSAs featuring Kris Kristofferson, Eloise DeJoria and author Turk Pipkin and consider coverage on behalf of the cause.
ANGELS SING stars Harry Connick, Jr., Connie Britton, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and more and will be in limited theaters and nationwide On Demand starting November 1.
Please find links to the PSAs and more information on the film below and please let me know if you have any questions.
PSAs:
http://www.angelssingmovie.com/charity/#.UmWQb6CISSo
Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Tgv8oPTeA
ANGELS SING:
Harry Connick, Jr. stars as Michael Walker, who, as a child, wished every day was Christmas. That is, until a tragic accident crushed his holiday spirit. Thirty years later, Michael still can’t muster any joy for Christmas, despite encouragement from his playful wife (Connie Britton) and well intentioned parents (Kris Kristofferson and Fionnula Flanagan). But when his young son (Chandler Canterbury) faces a tragedy, Michael needs to make amends with his past. A mysterious man named Nick (Willie Nelson) gives Michael a gift that instills in him the courage to find the Christmas joy that he lost.
Running time: 87 Minutes
Rated: PG for Mild Thematic Elements and Brief Language
Opening In Theatres and On Demand November 1, 2013 (Opening in NYC November 15)
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