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	Dubuque has received substantial financial gain from movie production. During the first week of the filming of ''F.I.S.T''., sixty-five local employees worked 2,235 hours and received salaries of $40,000. Salaries paid to seventy-five professional crew members-excluding the principal actors and actresses-totaled $60,000. During the eight weeks of filming, the estimated one thousand film extras earned approximately $200,000. The film company paid an estimated $60,000 to obtain permission to use Dubuque-area locations for filming plus an additional $85,000 to rent Depression-era trucks and cars. [[KEHL, Robert\|Robert KEHL]] supplied 16,000 meals to the crew during their stay and estimated his revenues at between $90,000 and $100,000. The total financial impact on the community amounted to between $1.5 million and $2 million. (36)		Dubuque has received substantial financial gain from movie production. During the first week of the filming of ''F.I.S.T''., sixty-five local employees worked 2,235 hours and received salaries of $40,000. Salaries paid to seventy-five professional crew members-excluding the principal actors and actresses-totaled $60,000. During the eight weeks of filming, the estimated one thousand film extras earned approximately $200,000. The film company paid an estimated $60,000 to obtain permission to use Dubuque-area locations for filming plus an additional $85,000 to rent Depression-era trucks and cars. [[KEHL, Robert\|Robert KEHL]] supplied 16,000 meals to the crew during their stay and estimated his revenues at between $90,000 and $100,000. The total financial impact on the community amounted to between $1.5 million and $2 million. (36)

	Such locations as Gin Rickeys, [[MASON DIXON SALOON]], and [[DOG HOUSE LOUNGE (THE)]] provided background for the movie "Repatriation." The story of a soldier returning home and reestablishing himself with friends at bars, the film was made by [[MUELLER, Douglas\|Douglas MUELLER]], a native Dubuque resident, in 2013 and 2014. Appearing at film festivals in Texas, Illinois, and London, England, the movie was scheduled for its Dubuque premier on November 19, 2017 at [[MINDFRAME THEATERS]]. (37)		Motion picture filming returned to Dubuque in December, 2001. BFL Films filmed around the [[ICE HARBOR]] for "Fire on the River: the General Slocum Steamboat Disaster." Later renamed, "Ship Ablaze," the story revolved around a fire in 1904 that killed 1,342 passengers of the General Slocum in the East River of New York City. Scheduled for airing on The History Channel in 2004, the production also filmed a scene to be used in another History Channel production, "My Father's Gun" which was scheduled for viewing in June, 2002. An estimated 60 area residents were hired for extras. Filming took two days. Both the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] and the [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]] were to be "prominently featured." (37)

			Such locations as Gin Rickeys, [[MASON DIXON SALOON]], and [[DOG HOUSE LOUNGE (THE)]] provided background for the movie "Repatriation." The story of a soldier returning home and reestablishing himself with friends at bars, the film was made by [[MUELLER, Douglas\|Douglas MUELLER]], a native Dubuque resident, in 2013 and 2014. Appearing at film festivals in Texas, Illinois, and London, England, the movie was scheduled for its Dubuque premier on November 19, 2017 at [[MINDFRAME THEATERS]]. (38)

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	37. Frenzel, Anthony. "Back Home," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 10, 2017, p. 10A		37. Hogstrom, Erik, "Parts of Disaster Documentary Filmed in Dubuque in 2001," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 17, 2021, p. 6A

			38. Frenzel, Anthony. "Back Home," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 10, 2017, p. 10A

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	A statewide poll was taken in 1921 regarding censorship of movies. The total number of votes cast by readers of the ''Telegraph Herald'' and in theaters was 6,045. The results showed those in favor of no censorship--4,252, strict censorship--1,153, and liberal censorship--640. (19)		A statewide poll was taken in 1921 regarding censorship of movies. The total number of votes cast by readers of the ''Telegraph Herald'' and in theaters was 6,045. The results showed those in favor of no censorship--4,252, strict censorship--1,153, and liberal censorship--640. (19)

	On August 4, 1928, Dubuque theater-goers were treated to their first local experience to an all-talking feature film. "Lights of New York," a 57-minute melodrama, was shown at the [[MAJESTIC ~~THEATER~~]]. By that time synchronized sound effects and some dialogue had begun to be shown in theaters which still showed silent films. Director Bryan Foy, according to the American Film Institute, produced the first feature-length film using synchronized spoken dialogue throughout the movie. (20)		On August 4, 1928, Dubuque theater-goers were treated to their first local experience to an all-talking feature film. "Lights of New York," a 57-minute melodrama, was shown at the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]]. By that time synchronized sound effects and some dialogue had begun to be shown in theaters which still showed silent films. Director Bryan Foy, according to the American Film Institute, produced the first feature-length film using synchronized spoken dialogue throughout the movie. (20)

	In 1930 the Motion Picture Council was formed with the intent of "aligning organizations" with their own organization or with those beginning to organize as part of the Better Film Movement. In August of 1930 the organization included the Federation of Protestant Church Women, the Parent-Teacher council, [[DUBUQUE WOMEN'S CLUB]] and the Hillside Reading Circle. A survey of the interest of children in movies was conducted in the schools as the first project. (21)		In 1930 the Motion Picture Council was formed with the intent of "aligning organizations" with their own organization or with those beginning to organize as part of the Better Film Movement. In August of 1930 the organization included the Federation of Protestant Church Women, the Parent-Teacher council, [[DUBUQUE WOMEN'S CLUB]] and the Hillside Reading Circle. A survey of the interest of children in movies was conducted in the schools as the first project. (21)

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	On August 2,3, and 4, 1912, the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]] showed Doyle Publicity Service Film Company's "One Mile of Dubuque." (2) The company had shot the film during a visit to Dubuque in July, 1912 when they photographed "aeroplane" races at [[NUTWOOD PARK]], a military drill in [[WASHINGTON PARK]] and scenery around the city. (3) The films were to be purchased by the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION]] and "used in various parts of the country to advertise the city in the most forceful way." (4) Credit for being the first person to operate sound movies in Dubuque was Leo Robinson. (5)		On August 2,3, and 4, 1912, the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]] showed Doyle Publicity Service Film Company's "One Mile of Dubuque." (2) The company had shot the film during a visit to Dubuque in July, 1912 when they photographed "aeroplane" races at [[NUTWOOD PARK]], a military drill in [[WASHINGTON PARK]] and scenery around the city. (3) The films were to be purchased by the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION]] and "used in various parts of the country to advertise the city in the most forceful way." (4) Credit for being the first person to operate sound movies in Dubuque was Leo Robinson. (5)

	In 1916 the Zenith Motion Pictures Company of Chicago visited Dubuque. The company was making short features on cities in each state to show before feature films. The films were also to be leased to colleges and universities. (6)		In 1916 the Zenith Motion Pictures Company of Chicago visited Dubuque. The company was making short features on cities in each state to show before feature films. The plan called for 1,000 feet of film to be devoted to each state showing the principal features of the cities in each state in a single film. The films would be booked to theaters through a film exchange and would consist of a series of fifty-two reels. The films were also to be leased to colleges and universities. (6)

	Dubuque's first major motion picture project occurred the same year when Paragon Film Company produced "The Call of the Hills." (7)		Dubuque's first major motion picture project occurred the same year when Paragon Film Company produced "The Call of the Hills." (7)

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	On August 2,3, and 4, 1912, the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]] showed Doyle Publicity Service Film Company's "One Mile of Dubuque." (2) The company shot the film during a visit to Dubuque in July, 1912 when they photographed "aeroplane" races at [[NUTWOOD PARK]], a military drill in [[WASHINGTON PARK]] and scenery around the city. (3) The films were to be purchased by the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION]] and "used in various parts of the country to advertise the city in the most forceful way." (4) It was suggested that scenes filmed here would be exhibited at the Panama Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 and hundreds of "moving picture houses" throughout the country. Advertising of this type "has come to be regarded as one of the cost effective means of attracting attention." (5)		On August 2,3, and 4, 1912, the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]] showed Doyle Publicity Service Film Company's "One Mile of Dubuque." (2) The company shot the film during a visit to Dubuque in July, 1912 when they photographed "aeroplane" races at [[NUTWOOD PARK]], a military drill in [[WASHINGTON PARK]] and scenery around the city. (3) The films were to be purchased by the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION]] and "used in various parts of the country to advertise the city in the most forceful way." (4) It was suggested that scenes filmed here would be exhibited at the Panama Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 and hundreds of "moving picture houses" throughout the country. Advertising of this type "has come to be regarded as one of the cost effective means of attracting attention." (5)

	Credit for being the first person to operate sound movies in Dubuque ~~was~~ Leo Robinson. (6)		Credit for being the first person to operate sound movies in Dubuque went Leo Robinson. (6)

	In 1916 the Zenith Motion Pictures Company of Chicago visited Dubuque. The company was making short features on cities in each state to show before feature films. The plan called for 1,000 feet of film to be devoted to each state showing the principal features of the cities in each state in a single film. The films would be booked to theaters through a film exchange and would consist of a series of fifty-two reels. The films were also to be leased to colleges and universities. (7)		In 1916 the Zenith Motion Pictures Company of Chicago visited Dubuque. The company was making short features on cities in each state to show before feature films. The plan called for 1,000 feet of film to be devoted to each state showing the principal features of the cities in each state in a single film. The films would be booked to theaters through a film exchange and would consist of a series of fifty-two reels. The films were also to be leased to colleges and universities. (7)
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	[[DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL CLUB]]. ~~Posotively~~ (sic) guaranteed		[[DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL CLUB]]. Positively (sic) guaranteed
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	[[KLAUER-DANCER, Abby McDonald\|Abby McDonald KLAUER-DANCER]], a star of the movie, remembered one scene calling for a car to plunge over the cliff at [[EAGLE POINT PARK]] into the quarry without any of the passengers being hurt. The film crew recorded the characters getting into the car and then stopped filming. The characters got out of the car, waited at the bottom of the cliff, and watched as crew members pushed the empty car over the edge. Dancer had a copy of the film, but the sensitive silver nitrate film disintegrated. (11)		[[KLAUER-DANCER, Abby McDonald\|Abby McDonald KLAUER-DANCER]], a star of the movie, remembered one scene calling for a car to plunge over the cliff at [[EAGLE POINT PARK]] into the quarry without any of the passengers being hurt. The film crew recorded the characters getting into the car and then stopped filming. The characters got out of the car, waited at the bottom of the cliff, and watched as crew members pushed the empty car over the edge. Dancer had a copy of the film, but the sensitive silver nitrate film disintegrated. (11)

	The ~~Dubuque Commercial Club~~ offered five dollars in gold for the best title which could not include the word "Dubuque." From the titles, suggested a panel of judges chose one submitted by a mysterious "M.K." On July 3, 1916 when the title was announced, efforts were underway to find the winner. (12) It was determined less than a week later that the winner was Melanie Kretschmer. (13)		The [[DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL CLUB]] offered five dollars in gold for the best title which could not include the word "Dubuque." From the titles suggested a panel of judges chose one submitted by a mysterious "M.K." On July 3, 1916 when the title was announced, efforts were underway to find the winner. (12) It was determined less than a week later that the winner was Melanie Kretschmer. (13)

	[[Image:callh.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The principal actors and members of the press were offered an advance viewing of the film on Tuesday, July 11, 1916. On the same day, the entire plot of the film was described in detail in the ''Telegraph-Herald''. (14) General admission on Wednesday was ten cents with the exception of the box seats which were unreserved for twenty-five cents. To give the audience a full hour of entertainment, the Dubuque Commercial Club arranged for a first run movie to be shown in conjunction with the Dubuque film. (See advertisement) (15)		[[Image:callh.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The principal actors and members of the press were offered an advance viewing of the film on Tuesday, July 11, 1916. On the same day, the entire plot of the film was described in detail in the ''Telegraph-Herald''. (14) General admission on Wednesday was ten cents with the exception of the box seats which were unreserved for twenty-five cents. To give the audience a full hour of entertainment, the Dubuque Commercial Club arranged for a first run movie to be shown in conjunction with the Dubuque film. (See advertisement) (15)
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	The production, done with much effort of the Commercial Club, did not cost anyone locally any money. Through a contract with the Paragon Film Company, the film company received a large percentage of the box office receipts. The single copy of the film was shown in 182 cities in the United States and then returned to become the permanent property of the Commercial Club. Actors were all volunteers and props and settings including shooting inside Mercy Hospital were offered at no cost. The ''Telegraph-Herald'' praised the Commercial Club for its role in a what was proclaimed a major promotion of the city's scenery and manufacturing. (16)		The production, done with much effort of the Commercial Club, did not cost anyone locally any money. Through a contract with the Paragon Film Company, the film company received a large percentage of the box office receipts. The single copy of the film was shown in 182 cities in the United States and then returned to become the permanent property of the Commercial Club. Actors were all volunteers and props and settings including shooting inside Mercy Hospital were offered at no cost. The ''Telegraph-Herald'' praised the Commercial Club for its role in a what was proclaimed a major promotion of the city's scenery and manufacturing. (16)

	Members of the press, county and city government officials, and stockholders of the Colura Motion Picture Company viewed in 1920 a motion picture of Dubuque's Armistice Day Parade. While "adverse weather conditions" were blamed for the quality of the film, the picture was thought to show the possibilities of color photography. Shown as the [[STRAND THEATER]] together with the feature film for five days, the film was then turned over to the city. It was planned that in the ~~the~~ future the New York Company would send its photographers to Dubuque to make another film. (17)		Members of the press, county and city government officials, and stockholders of the Colura Motion Picture Company viewed in 1920 a motion picture of Dubuque's Armistice Day Parade. While "adverse weather conditions" were blamed for the quality of the film, the picture was thought to show the possibilities of color photography. Shown as the [[STRAND THEATER]] together with the feature film for five days, the film was then turned over to the city. It was planned that in the future the New York Company would send its photographers to Dubuque to make another film. (17)

	In 1921 a locally produced motion picture was shown for two days at the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]]. The movie was made of Arbor Day activities of the Kiwanis Club which planted thirty-four elm trees along the Fourth Street extension in memory of military personnel. The rest of the movie offered candid pictures of individuals going to work or walking along the streets. (18)		In 1921 a locally produced motion picture was shown for two days at the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]]. The movie was made of Arbor Day activities of the Kiwanis Club which planted thirty-four elm trees along the Fourth Street extension in memory of military personnel. The rest of the movie offered candid pictures of individuals going to work or walking along the streets. (18)
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	On August 4, 1928, Dubuque theater-goers were treated to their first local experience to an all-talking feature film. "Lights of New York," a 57-minute melodrama, was shown at the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]]. By that time synchronized sound effects and some dialogue had begun to be shown in theaters which still showed silent films. Director Bryan Foy, according to the American Film Institute, produced the first feature-length film using synchronized spoken dialogue throughout the movie. (21)		On August 4, 1928, Dubuque theater-goers were treated to their first local experience to an all-talking feature film. "Lights of New York," a 57-minute melodrama, was shown at the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]]. By that time synchronized sound effects and some dialogue had begun to be shown in theaters which still showed silent films. Director Bryan Foy, according to the American Film Institute, produced the first feature-length film using synchronized spoken dialogue throughout the movie. (21)

	In 1930 the Motion Picture Council was formed with the intent of "aligning organizations" with their own organization or with those beginning to organize as part of the Better Film Movement. In August of 1930 the organization included the Federation of Protestant Church Women, ~~the~~ Parent-Teacher council, [[DUBUQUE WOMEN'S CLUB]] and the Hillside Reading Circle. A survey of the interest of children in movies was conducted in the schools as the first project. (22)		In 1930 the Motion Picture Council was formed with the intent of "aligning organizations" with their own organization or with those beginning to organize as part of the Better Film Movement. In August of 1930 the organization included the Federation of Protestant Church Women, Parent-Teacher council, [[DUBUQUE WOMEN'S CLUB]] and the Hillside Reading Circle. A survey of the interest of children in movies was conducted in the schools as the first project. (22)

	In June a committee of three people representing the Council was formed. This committee interviewed each theater owner in the city, presented the aims and plans of the organization, and asked for cooperation in distributing to parents and children lists of previewed films endorsed by the national organization. (23)		In June a committee of three people representing the Council was formed. This committee interviewed each theater owner in the city, presented the aims and plans of the organization, and asked for cooperation in distributing to parents and children lists of previewed films endorsed by the national organization. (23)
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	In 1970 Dubuque was a "star" of a documentary travelogue on the history of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. Of interest to the film makers was the Dubuque Yacht Basin, [[SHOT TOWER]], [[EAGLE POINT PARK]], and the grave of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. It was understood that the film would be used on all flights of Trans World Airways and in the fall in three half-hour segments of ABC Television's "Wild World of Sports." (31)		In 1970 Dubuque was a "star" of a documentary travelogue on the history of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. Of interest to the film makers was the Dubuque Yacht Basin, [[SHOT TOWER]], [[EAGLE POINT PARK]], and the grave of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. It was understood that the film would be used on all flights of Trans World Airways and in the fall in three half-hour segments of ABC Television's "Wild World of Sports." (31)

	In January 1971 State Senator [[KENNEDY, Gene\|Gene KENNEDY]] of Dubuque suggested to the Senate Law Enforcement Committee that a special subcommittee be formed to investigate triple-X movies in Iowa. He believed it was the "legislature's duty to determine if the law should be rewritten or whether the theaters violated the present law." (32) Attempts to prevent the showing of such films were blocked by judicial rulings against pre-censorship. A new law that went into effect on July 1, 1974 prohibited the display of obscene materials rated X to persons under 18 years of age.		In January 1971 State Senator [[KENNEDY, Gene\|Gene KENNEDY]] of Dubuque suggested to the Senate Law Enforcement Committee that a special subcommittee be formed to investigate triple-X movies in Iowa. He believed it was the "legislature's duty to determine if the law should be rewritten or whether the theaters violated the present law." (32) Attempts to prevent the showing of such films were blocked by judicial rulings against pre-censorship. A new law that went into effect on July 1, 1974 prohibited the display of obscene materials rated X FOR persons under 18 years of age.

	In 1977 a decency ordinance was drafted for consideration that would bar youth "under the age of majority" from theaters showing R-raged movies. (33)		In 1977 a decency ordinance was drafted for consideration that would bar youth "under the age of majority" from theaters showing R-raged movies. (33)

	[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and handprints in concrete outside of the [[BLUE MOON INN]]. The panels were removed when new sidewalk was installed and rediscovered in a municipal garage.]]The next movie made in Dubuque was [[F.I.S.T.]] starring Sylvester Stallone. The 1977 film, of which an estimated 40 percent was filmed in Dubuque, led to approximately four hundred extras being hired. Special effects crews, wanting to recreate the feeling of Cleveland in the Depression era, obtained permission from the Iowa Air Quality Commission to temporarily cloud Dubuque's air. Other crews darkened some buildings. [[ZIGGY'S]] became a popular tourist site. The premier of ''F.I.S.T''. was held on April 26, 1978.		[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and handprints in concrete outside of the [[BLUE MOON INN]]. The panels were removed when new sidewalk was installed and rediscovered in a municipal garage.]]The next movie made in Dubuque was [[F.I.S.T.]] starring Sylvester Stallone. The 1977 film, of which an estimated 40 percent was filmed in Dubuque, led to approximately four hundred extras being hired. Special effects crews, wanting to recreate the feeling of Cleveland in the Depression era, obtained permission from the Iowa Air Quality Commission to temporarily cloud Dubuque's air. Other crews darkened some buildings. [[ZIGGY'S]], a location used in the movie, became a popular tourist site. The premier of ''F.I.S.T''. was held on April 26, 1978.

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	In 1988 ''Field of Dreams'' was made in and around the Dubuque area. (35) Nominated for three Academy Awards in 1990, the film's last scene required [[RIEDEL, Susan\|Susan RIEDEL]] to coordinate three thousand extras. Scenes in the film included the downtown area as well as several scenes filmed on the bluffs overlooking the city.		In 1988 ''Field of Dreams'' was made in and around the Dubuque area. (35) Nominated for three Academy Awards in 1990, the film's last scene required [[RIEDEL, Susan\|Susan RIEDEL]] to coordinate three thousand extras. Scenes in the film included the downtown area as well as several scenes filmed on the bluffs overlooking the city.

	Dubuque has received substantial financial gain from movie production. During the first week of the filming of ''F.I.S.T''., sixty-five local employees worked 2,235 hours and received salaries of $40,000. Salaries paid to seventy-five professional crew members-excluding actors and actresses-totaled $60,000. During the eight weeks of filming, the estimated one thousand film extras earned approximately $200,000. The film company paid an estimated $60,000 to obtain permission to use Dubuque-area locations for filming plus an additional $85,000 to rent Depression-era trucks and cars. [[KEHL, Robert\|Robert KEHL]] supplied 16,000 meals to the crew during their stay and estimated his revenues at between $90,000 and $100,000. The total financial impact on the community amounted to between $1.5 million and $2 million. (36)		Dubuque has received substantial financial gain from movie production. During the first week of the filming of ''F.I.S.T''., sixty-five local employees worked 2,235 hours and received salaries of $40,000. Salaries paid to seventy-five professional crew members-excluding the principal actors and actresses-totaled $60,000. During the eight weeks of filming, the estimated one thousand film extras earned approximately $200,000. The film company paid an estimated $60,000 to obtain permission to use Dubuque-area locations for filming plus an additional $85,000 to rent Depression-era trucks and cars. [[KEHL, Robert\|Robert KEHL]] supplied 16,000 meals to the crew during their stay and estimated his revenues at between $90,000 and $100,000. The total financial impact on the community amounted to between $1.5 million and $2 million. (36)

	Such locations as Gin Rickeys, [[MASON DIXON SALOON]], and [[DOG HOUSE LOUNGE (THE)]] provided background for the movie "Repatriation." The story of a soldier returning home and reestablishing himself with friends at bars, the film was made by [[MUELLER, Douglas\|Douglas MUELLER]], a native Dubuque resident, in 2013 and 2014. Appearing at film festivals in Texas, Illinois, and London, England, the movie was scheduled for its Dubuque premier on November 19, 2017 at [[MINDFRAME THEATERS]]. (37)		Such locations as Gin Rickeys, [[MASON DIXON SALOON]], and [[DOG HOUSE LOUNGE (THE)]] provided background for the movie "Repatriation." The story of a soldier returning home and reestablishing himself with friends at bars, the film was made by [[MUELLER, Douglas\|Douglas MUELLER]], a native Dubuque resident, in 2013 and 2014. Appearing at film festivals in Texas, Illinois, and London, England, the movie was scheduled for its Dubuque premier on November 19, 2017 at [[MINDFRAME THEATERS]]. (37)