Fast Talk wins Best Documentary at La Femme International Film Festival! 

 

Fast Talk director Debra Tolchinsky was interviewed by DC's Aaron Myers on The Exchange/Blog Talk Radio. Check it out:

At the Gene Siskel Film Center premiere in Chicago, Producer Ron Ward, Director/Producer Debra Tolchinsky, and Producer Dave Tolchinsky.

 Sold out screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Thanks, Chicago.

Check out Jake Austen's interview with Fast Talk director Debra Tolchinsky in The Onion's AV Club.

Chicago premiere of Fast Talk at the Gene Siskel Film Center tomorrow (Oct 1) at 7 p.m. Still time to get tickets.

Fast Talk director Debra Tolchinsky in The Chicago Reader. 

Debra Tolchinsky's fast talk Northwestern University prof's documentary explores the mile-a-minute world of college debaters By J.R. Jones

Oct 1 premiere at The Siskel Center fast approaching.

Our new Laurel from the LA Femme International Film Festival.

Great Fast Talk screening and panel at the Supreme Court Institute. 300+ attendees.  With debaters featured in the film present (Josh Branson, Tristan Morales, Noah Chestnut, Shauntrice Martin) and other Northwestern University/National Debate Tournament alumni (2011 champions Stephanie Spies and Matt Fisher, and past champions Joe Terry and Michael Gottlieb).  Inspiring discussion led by Lisa Blatt after the screening with Fast Talk director Debra Tolchinsky and prestigious panelists representing a wide spectrum of legal orientations/backgrounds, but all with a passionate connection to debate.

Producer Ron Ward (front), and debaters L. to R., Tristan Morales, Josh Branson, and Noah Chestnut after the Fast Talk screening and supreme court advocacy panel in D.C. 

Fast Talk and director Debra Tolchinsky in the National Law Journal:  World's Most Exclusive Debate Club by Tony Mauro.

Fast Talk director Debra Tolchinsky getting ready for DC screening.  Tech check complete.

In the BLT (blog of the Legal Times):  Fast-talking Lawyers Sponsoring a Screening of the Documentary Fast Talk

Official acceptance to La Femme International Film Festival.  More info coming soon.

Press Release:  Arnold & Porter Co-Organizes Film Screening of "Fast Talk," Followed By Panel Discussion on Competitive Debate and Oral Advocacy Sept 8.

Great screening at the Downtown Independent. Theater executive director James Kirst III pictured (on left) with director/producer Debra Tolchinsky and producer/editor Ron Ward, on the rooftop of the Downtown Independent.

Getting ready for the LA August 18 premiere at the Downtown Independent. Very cool space.

Headed to Los Angeles for our premiere at the Downtown Independent on Thursday August 18. See you there.

Date/time just confirmed -- Fast Talk will screen October 1, 2011, 7 p.m. at the Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago, IL., with an accompanying panel including the filmmaker. More info coming soon. Chicago/Northern Illinois premiere! 

Anyone in Portugal? Our trailer will be in competition July 20-24 as part of Trailers in Motion.

Just added, screening of Fast Talk in Los Angeles at the Downtown Independent. Curated by James Kirst III. Aug. 18th, doors open at 7:00 show begins 8pm, Q&A with filmmakers to follow. Buy your tickets now.