A new independent documentary by film makers Mike Graziano, and Ernie Park is set to premiere in Chicago at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema. The film titled “Lunch Line” is the story of six high school student’s creation of a prize winning school lunch for only $1
The goal of the film is to bring awareness to the much lacking National School Lunch Program. The film shows the history of the program and the people behind the reform effort. Unlike typical public policy films, Lunch Line boasts indie rock and entertaining graphics.
When Mike Graziano was asked how they were able to procure the music he stated:
“We’re both music fans and (Mates) had this song that really fit with this one section of the film about the kids from Tilden (High School) and we thought we’d ask. Since this is in an indie-produced film with razor (thin) budgets, they basically gave us the song after they saw the section.
Also, the Swedish singer-songwriter Loney Dear, whose song opens the film, was the first person who got on board. We showed him the opening that Ernie had done and he loved it and he held the rights and he was like, “Yeah, this was really cool.”
In addition to the Wednesday night premiere in Chicago, Christie Vilsack (wife of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack) and Karen Duncan (wife of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan) will host a screening in Washington.
