Renegade Productions to Hold Acclaimed Spiritual Event Featuring the Award Winning Documentary “The Blood & The Rose” in New Lenox, Illinois on September 8

Event to Support Women’s Choice Services and Continue to Inspire a New Generation of “Messenger Eagles” on September 8th

(New Lenox, Illinois) – Renegade Productions and LMW Films, today announced it will hold their next highly praised spiritual event in New Lenox, Illinois, showcasing a screening of the celebrated documentary, The Blood & The Rose. This divinely inspired occasion, featuring reflections from dynamic Catholic speakers and a performance by Catholic recording artist Simonetta Pacek and her daughters’ music group “ForEver”, will take place on Sunday, September 8, at Lincoln Way Central High School auditorium in New Lenox, Illinois, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Event speakers include, popular Relevant Radio Chicago host, Sheila Liaugminas, Fr. David Simonetti and author and mother of three, Traci Matheu. Pete and Angela Collarelli, proud parents of 10 children, will be the emcees for the day. Proceeds will benefit a non-profit organization, Women’s Choice Services, and will also help start a fund to provide scholarship money for women who would like to participate in the Catholic study program, “Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women” (ENDOW).

Recent winner of two Telly Awards, The Blood & The Rose – directed by Timothy Watkins (In the Face of Evil), with Executive Producer, Steve McEveety (The Passion of the Christ), and narrated by Eduardo Verastegui (star of the movies Bella and For Greater Glory) – tells the complete story of the spread of Catholicism in the Americas as inspired by the miraculous appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego. Through the film and the reflections being offered at these spiritual events, Leo McWatkins Films hopes to deliver Our Lady’s valuable message, which calls out to and encourages each of us to raise up as the next generation of ‘messenger eagles’ who will deliver the Gospel of Life, just as she did to St. Juan Diego.  The film also just recently made its international debut at 2013 World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro this past July.

“We are more than excited to be able to share this film with the Northern Illinois Community,” says Director Tim Watkins. “This inspirational event continues to remind us all that we are called to be a part of the mission to become the next generation of messenger eagles and spread the good news of the gospel in order to make a difference.”

Watkins, a devout Catholic, has created an impactful message that will aid in learning the complete story while enabling viewers to then share this miraculous story for the glory of God. As longtime President and CEO of Renegade Communications, a highly successful marketing, advertising and production firm, his company represents some of the world’s most recognizable brands – Time-Warner, Under Armour, T.Rowe Price and Comcast among them.

Renegade Communications also houses a fulltime staff within their Catholic department, dedicated to leveraging the company’s creativity and expertise to build the Kingdom of God in service to the Church. The company offers a lineup of Catholic DVD’s, books and faith formation materials, including The Blood & The Rose Study Guide.

Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., allotting time for anyone who would like to pray a rosary prior to the event. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheBloodandTheRose.com/events. For more information, please call Karla Ohner at 815-735-4676.

About The Blood & The Rose

The Blood & The Rose is a documentary film, directed by Timothy Watkins (In the Face of Evil), with Executive Producer, Steve McEveety (The Passion of the Christ) and narrated by Eduardo Verastegui (star of the movies Bella and For Greater Glory) that dissects the story of the Virgin of Guadalupe, beginning with the history behind the miracle.  This is a story of damnation and salvation and the divine apparition that transformed the Americas and helped further the spread of Catholicism.  For more information about the film and how the “Spiritual Events” serve as a unique fundraising opportunity for Catholic apostolates, visit http://thebloodandtherose.com/.

About Leo McWatkins Films

Leo McWatkins Films, Inc. is a production company providing research, development and production resources for theatrical, documentary and episodic programming, with a lineup of Catholic books and other faith formation materials. Visit https://leomcwatkinsfilms.com/.

About Renegade Communications

Renegade Communications is a 25 year old marketing, strategic advertising, and communications firm based in Hunt Valley, MD with $85 million in estimated capitalized billing and a staff of nearly 50 professionals. Among Renegade’s clients are Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Stanley Black and Decker, T.Rowe Price, Motorola, Towson University, Mount St. Mary’s University, and Under Armour.  Renegade offers its clients a 360° approach in providing a wide variety of services, including Research, Branding and Strategic Planning, Advertising, Film and Video Production, Direct Response Marketing & Fulfillment, Collateral Design & Development, Promotions & Events, Product Launches, Digital Products, Social Marketing, Sales Support and Training, and more. In its 25,000 square foot facility, Renegade houses a 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art studio that features a 3,000 square foot sound stage and six HD edit suites. Visit http://renegadecommunications.com/.

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