SAN FRANCISCO WORLD FEST INVITES BAY AREA YOUTH TO SCREENING OF HOOKED,The legend of Demetrius Hook Mitchell" Portion of Proceeds will go directly to Bay Area Youth Group.

The 1st annual San Francisco World Fest announces today that Bay Area youth are invited the opening film of the fest, HOOKED, The legend of Demetrius Hook Mitchell. Furthermore, a portion of proceeds from the screening will go directly to a selected Bay Area Youth group.

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD FEST INVITES BAY AREA YOUTH TO SCREENING OF HOOKED,"AT THE PALACE OF FINE ARTS THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO. October 23RD, 2003 AT 4:00PM. EXPECTED ATTENDANCE : 1000

The 1st annual San Francisco World Fest announces today that Bay Area youth are invited the opening film of the fest, HOOKED, The legend of Demetrius Hook Mitchell. Furthermore, a portion of proceeds from the screening will go directly to a selected Bay Area Youth group. This screening is aimed at impacting at-risk youth by showing the story of one of the Bay Areas very own legend who never made it to the NBA due to the harsh realities that all at-risk youth today face.

If we manage to impact the life of one kid out of the one thousand expected attendees participating in the screening on Thursday; we will have made a major contribution to our community" , says Karen Gabai, Founder

The screening is open to the general public for $10. Portion of proceeds will go directly to selected Bay Area Youth Group. Organizations interested in bringing group of youth at no charge may call 415-359-9512 as soon as possible to reserve seating. Tickets are available at TicketWeb

1-800-965-4827. Special screening discount available with promo code: ROYALFEST. Cash only at the Palace of Fine Arts Box Office.

Hooked: The Legend of Demetrius 'Hook' Mitchell

Michael Skolnik, director

William O'Neill, director

USA 63 minutes

Gary Payton, NBA superstar and childhood friend asserts, 'Hook' Mitchell 'was better than me, he was better than Jason (Kidd), Antonio (Davis), he was better than everybody." This is a poignant tale of a life gone wrong. 'Hook' Mitchell, who is now incarcerated, is the greatest basketball player to never make it to the NBA.

Contact: K Gabai

Tel.: 415-359-9512

URL: www.sfworldfilmfestival.com

Email: K@sfworldfilmfestival.com

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