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Black Flag and Borne on the South Wind Trailers Filmed

August, 2008

On several dates in late July and early August, the LCF crew gathered to film promotional trailers for its next two documentary productions, Black Flag and Borne on the South Wind.

Set immediately following the Lawrence Massacre and on the day of its fiftieth anniversary, the trailer for Black Flag recreates the opening volley of Union and Kansas retaliation against the guerillas responsible.

The trailer for Borne on the South Wind centers around a young Clyde Cessna who looked up one day and decided he wanted to fly.

Both trailers are currently in post-production and will debut here, on the Lone Chimney Films website.  Until then, you’ll have to make due with the production photos below.

Photo captions from left to right:  Logan Herrington as Young Clyde Cessna (that’s Kanan Curtis hiding behind the camera).  Walter Elder portrays a guerilla fleeing Union pursuers.  “Mr. Herrington” is escorted onto the set by his personal assistant, LCF Executive Director Ken Spurgeon.  Jon Goering as a Union cavalryman.  Union cavalry catches up to a Confederate guerilla.  Becky Herrington as Mary Cessna, mother of Clyde.

Click on any of the pictures above to view a larger version

September, 2008

Bloody Dawn will screen at the Wichita Orpheum on October 18, 2008

A 60 minute version of Bloody Dawn will screen at the Wichita Orpheum on Saturday, October 18 at 7 p.m.  This will be the version of the film that will be seen on PBS in 2009.  Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door the night of the show.  For more information, please visit the Orpheum's website at www.wichitaorpheum.com

October 7, 2008

Buck Taylor to make personal appearance at October 18th Screening of Bloody Dawn at the Orpheum

We have just confirmed that Buck Taylor, the narrator of Bloody Dawn: The Lawrence Massacre will be on hand at the Wichita Orpheum on October 18th for the premiere of the broadcast cut.   Buck starred in the long-running TV series Gunsmoke and has appeared in numerous feature films, including Tombstone, Gods and Generals, and Gettysburg.  To learn more about Buck, visit his web site at www.bucktaylor.com.  For ticket information for the screening of Bloody Dawn, please visit the Orpheum’s website at www.wichitaorpheum.com.

July 28, 2009

Lone Chimney Films Executive Director Ken Spurgeon featured historian in August 2009 issue of True West Magazine

Our own Ken Spurgeon answers questions about the filming of Bloody Dawn: The Lawrence Massacre and discusses his career as an historian in the August 2009 issue of True West Magazine, on news stands now.  Ken is the August issue’s “featured historian” for the True West’s regular column “What History has Taught me.”  Ken’s interview isn’t up on True West’s web site yet but as soon as it is, we’ll post a link here.  And here it is.

Bloody Dawn: The Lawrence Massacre will air August 17, 2009 on Topeka’s KTWU

We haven’t been advised of the final air time yet (most likely 7:00 or 8:00 p.m) but we’ll post it here as soon as we’re told.  If you haven’t gotten your copy of Bloody Dawn yet, it is available here.  All proceeds go toward funding LCF’s next documentary film.

August 12, 2009

Bloody Dawn: The Lawrence Massacre to air on Wichita and Topeka PBS Stations

Bloody Dawn will air on Topeka’s KTWU Monday, August 17 at 8:55 p.m. and on Wichita’s KPTS on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.  Bloody Dawn is available for purchase at the LCF Store as well as at certain retail locations in Kansas and Missouri (a list of them is coming soon, we promise.

August 14, 2009

List of Kansas and Missouri Retailers selling Bloody Dawn added

Many fine retail establishments in Kansas and Missouri have chosen to carry Bloody Dawn and a list of them has been added to the LCF website here.  With our sales representatives roaming the midwest on a regular basis, this list will grow rapidly so, if you don’t see a retailer near you, check back in a while and there is a good possibility you will soon.

December 5, 2009

We Have Goals!

Yes we do.  You can see what they are and learn more about LCF on the About LCF page.  We also added Doug McGovern and his company, Vintage Visuals to the Friends of LCF page.  Doug’s been a friend of LCF for years and we have been remiss in recognizing it on our website.  Visit his website and find out stereophotography is alive and well.

March 20, 2010

Lone Chimney Films and the Kansas Sampler Festival

Lone Chimney Executive Director Ken Spurgeon and Board Member Tim Rues will be manning a table at the Kansas Sampler Festival in Leavenworth, Kansas on May 1 and 2, 2010.  The Festival will be held at the Ray Miller Park, 4201 S. 4th Street in Leavenworth.  If you plan on attending be sure to stop by the LCF booth to say hello.  Ken and Tim would love to update you on LCF’s upcoming projects and sell you some official LCF swag.  Learn more about the Kansas Sampler Festival here.