The James L. Brooks film shot in Providence had its Rhode Island premiere at the Avon, welcoming those in the community who helped make the film happen.
Rhode Island born Ron Truppa founded the Catalina Film Festival. Years later, the festival is partnering with the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Seventeen years after building an unsanctioned apartment in the mall, Michael Townsend returned to his old stomping grounds to shed light on the new documentary, “Secret Mall Apartment.”