What: Beyond the Myth: Pit Bulls and Breed Discrimination (Bonus: chance to win a free pair of VIP tickets!)
When: Friday, September 3, 2010 - 7:00pm
Where: Bijou Theatre, Downtown Knoxville

This Friday at the Bijou, filmmaker Libby Sherril, who is from Knoxville, is hosting a premier screening of "Beyond the Myth," a feature-length documentary film about pit bulls and breed discrimination.

From the filmmaker: "Beyond the Myth is a film about pit bulls and those who love and defend the breed. It explores the contributing factors behind the public's generalized fear of pit bulls and examines the conflict existing between advocates and opponents of Breed Specific Legislation. It also investigates the myths associated with the breed and asks the question, 'What exactly is a pit bull?'"

Here's the trailer, and you can visit the website for more info.

EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS: Courtesy of Katie Allison Granju, who is helping promote the screening on a volunteer basis, KnoxViews has a pair of VIP tickets to give away. The free tickets will go to the seventh person who emails me (rneal@rviews.com) with the subject 'beyond the myth tickets'. (Winner will be determined by the email timestamp.)

The VIP package includes special seating, a goodie bag, and access to the VIP After Party at S&W Grand downtown, where singer/songwriter Kimber Cleveland, who wrote the theme song for the film, will be performing live.

UPDATE: Carla G. Welch is the lucky winner of the free VIP ticket package. Thanks to everyone who participated.