Just passing along this news release that crossed my computer today:

Clearwater, FL., December 6, 2007 – In an effort to tell the story of the 1970s Cambodian Holocaust, native Clearwater filmmaker, Steve McClure is holding a free screening of his film, Saturday, December 22nd at the Clearwater Cinema Cafe, 24085 US 19N, Clearwater, FL.  Doors open at 12:30pm with a full menu and bar available.  The screening begins immediately at 1pm. 

Rain Falls from Earth is a story of courage, a story of survival and a story of eventual triumph over the Communist regime that was responsible for the deaths of over 2 million people. The voices of many Cambodians are heard as they convey their thoughts, ideas and emotions—the very things they were forced to abandon in the “killing fields” of Cambodia. Narrated by Academy Award nominated actor, Sam Waterston, this film gives a voice to those whose lives were senselessly lost.

“We were very fortunate to have Sam lend his voice to the film”, says Writer/Director, Steve McClure, who has been working on the project for over seven years.  “It’s been quite an undertaking, but I’m very proud of the finished product.  I’m hoping the personal stories told in this film will help educate the public and raise awareness of the tragic events that happened just a short time ago.”

Steve McClure is a director/producer based in Denver, Colorado.  McClure attended the University of South Florida, obtaining a degree in Mass Communications.