Calendar of events | NOVEMber 2009
The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City
Terence O'Malley 's 2006 documentary film "Nelly Don: A Stitch in Time" was the longest-running film at Screenland Theatre in Kansas City and remains the theatre's largest box-office revenue-generating film. The local movie maker will share information about his new documentary, "Blackhand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City."
Director and author Terence O'Malley is a popular speaker on the subjects of "Nelly Don: A Stitch in Time" (both the film and book), the Kansas City Union Station Massacre (documentary film) and "Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City" (documentary film). He uses clips of his various films to create compelling presentations. O'Malley has a B.A. in English from Loyola University New Orleans, an M.S. in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Kansas and a J.D. from Washburn University School of Law. He spent several years as a TV reporter in Alaska and was the deputy press secretary to the Governor of Alaska during the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Program Details:
| WHAT | Topic: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City Terence O'Malley |
| WHEN | Tuesday, November 17 , 2009 5:30 pm |
| WHERE | American Royal Building 1701 American Royal Ct. |
| COST | $15 AWC members, $20 non-members. |
| RSVP | RSVP to Linda Cruse or call 913-248-8458 by November 13. |
Updated 9/17/09
