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At Webster University this Weekend: THE SHOPKEEPER: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT MARK HALLMAN AND THE CONGRESS HOUSE
“Everybody can make a record. Nobody can make a living. Is there a problem with that?”
THE SHOPKEEPER: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT MARK HALLMAN AND THE CONGRESS HOUSE screens at Webster University’s Moore Auditorium (470 East Lockwood) September 16th though the 18th. The film starts each night at 7:30pm. Director Rain Perry and subject Mark Hallman will be in attendance on Saturday, 9/17.
He’s worked with Carole King, Ani Difranco & Oasis, but can beloved producer Mark Hallman keep his Austin, TX studio alive in the age of Spotify?
Everybody is talking about Spotify and the pros and cons of “free.” Musician and first-time filmmaker Rain Perry confronts a big issue by telling a small story – of the longest continuously operating recording studio in Austin, Texas, and the shopkeeper who runs it, Mark Hallman. After recording Carole King, Ani DiFranco and many great Austin artists, Mark is struggling to keep the studio open in the era of streaming. Funny, sweet and insightful, with great music and interviews with Ani DiFranco, Iain Matthews, Eliza Gilkyson and more,The Shopkeeper captures the resolute spirit and frustration of musicians today.
Director Rain Perry and Mark Hallman will be in attendance on Saturday, 9/17.
Admission is:
$6 for the general public
$5 for seniors, Webster alumni and students from other schools
$4 for Webster University staff and faculty
Free for Webster students with proper I.D.
Advance tickets are available from the cashier before each screening or contact the Film Series office (314-246-7525) for more options. The Film Series can only accept cash or check.
The Webster University Film Series site can be found HERE
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