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Wilmette Documentarian to Premiere Two Documentaries on Oct. 14

Jamie Ceaser Captures last interviews with Playboy's Hugh Hefner for "Art Paul for Playboy" & Merle Haggard in "The Spirit and Sounds of MO"

Emmy Award Winning Wilmette Documentarian Jamie Ceaser to Premiere Two Documentaries at Local Film Festivals on the same day - Sunday, October 14 --Both Documentaries include last interviews with Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and Country Music Legend Merle Haggard

WHAT: Two compelling Jamie Ceaser co-produced documentaries will premier in Chicago at the same time: Art Paul of Playboy: The Man Behind the Bunny and The Center of Nowhere, The Spirit and Sounds of Springfield, MO.

WHEN: Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM

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WHERE: The Center of Nowhere, The Spirit and Sounds of Springfield, MO

Chicago Filmmakers, 5720 N. Ridge in Chicago at 6:30 PM

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Alternative Country Singer and Songwriter Robbie Fulks will perform prior to the screening.

Art Paul of Playboy: The Man Behind the Bunny

Chicago International Film Festival, AMC River East, 322 East Illinois Street at 7:00 PM

Q & A with producer and director to follow

WHY: Ceaser and her production team capture last interviews with iconic Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner and Country Music Icon Merle Haggard

More About Jamie Ceaser

A multiple Emmy Award winning producer, Jamie has worked on many documentaries about the people in Chicago who make this city great. Her subjects range from pre-eminent Chicagoans like the late Bill Veeck, the soul and gospel group The Staple Singers and the late artist Ed Paschke. She’s also profiled teachers, politicians and everyday Chicagoans. Her work has been broadcast on PBS, WTTW, WYCC, A & E, AMC and CBS. Over the years, she has garnered 9 local Emmy Awards, a PBS Award, a Lisagor Award and NATAS' Silver Circle Award.

A native of Chicago, Jamie grew-up on the North Shore in Wilmette, IL.

For a sneak peek at Art Paul of Playboy, click here: http://artpaulofplayboy.com/index.html

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