On Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 PM, the Phoenix Film Festival will host a special reunion event dedicated to Oliver Stone and the 1986 classic “Platoon.” After screening the movie, attendees will have the opportunity to partake in a panel discussion and Q&A session featuring writer/director Oliver Stone along Capt. Dale Dye (Technical Advisor / “Capt. Harris”), Keith David (“King”), Corey Glover (“Francis”), Paul Sanchez (“Doc”), Mark Ebenhoch (Assistant Military Technical Advisor) plus others.
n December 1986, the groundbreaking film “Platoon” burst onto the cinema scene, earning a perfect four-star rating from the legendary film critic Roger Ebert, setting the stage for its phenomenal success. The film quickly captivated audiences and critics alike, securing eight Oscar nominations and clinching four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for the cinematic legend Oliver Stone. This electrifying journey culminates at the Phoenix Film Festival, where Oliver Stone will be honored with the prestigious Copper Wing Tribute Award at the grand finale of this premiere event. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of film history!
Oliver Stone, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter and director, won his first Oscar (Best Adapted Screenplay) for “Midnight Express” in 1978. Following that, he won Best Director at the Oscars for “Platoon” (1986) and “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989). Stone went on to create several hit films, including The Doors (1991), JFK (1991), Natural Born Killers (1994), and Nixon (1995).
The 25th Annual Phoenix Film Festival is scheduled to take place at Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatre from Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, April 6. For more information, call 480-513-3195 or go to https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com
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