Issue link: https://newsleader.uberflip.com/i/207831
Sarasota News Leader November 8, 2013 Page 139 DOCUMENTARY ON KENTUCKY MILITARY INSTITUTE TO BE SHOWN On Sunday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m., Character Makes the Man — The Story of the Kentucky Military Institute: 1845-1971 will premiere at Venice Theatre in Venice, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers and KMI alumni, the theatre has announced. The 60-minute film is narrated by Nick Clooney; it was produced by ParkerLane LLC, in association with Kentucky Educational Television (KET), a news release notes. Tickets, which are $20, are available through the Venice Theatre box office at 488-1115 or online at www.venicestage.com. Proceeds will benefit the collection of KMI memorabilia maintained by the Venice Museum & Archives, the release points out. "KMI is a historical treasure that affected the lives of thousands," said writer and producer Kiley Lane Parker in the release. "It is an institution that the alumni remember fondly, and we immediately felt that this was a story that needed to be told and one that we wanted to tell." He added in the release, "This is a piece that is historically relevant to the world and residents of Kentucky and Florida. History buffs and military veterans will also enjoy this story." The Kentucky Military Institute was founded in 1845 by Col. T.P. Allen, the release points out. Over its 126-year history, "it graduated men who became military and political leaders, famous actors, NASCAR drivers and entrepreneurs," the release continues. The Kentucky Military Institute will be the subject of a documentary shown at Venice Theatre on Nov. 17. Image courtesy of Kentucky Military Institute Facebook page The school maintained a winter quarters in downtown Venice from 1932 until 1970. "These historical buildings are still in existence today and one is the home of the Venice Theatre," the release notes. "The men who graduated from KMI were all men of character. It was ingrained in them," said George Parker Jr., director and producer, in the release. "The experience to speak with so many of the alumni during filming was incredible." He added, "We think this is a film that surpasses generations; it's timeless." %