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'Belleville' The Movie Is NOT A Documentary

Courtesy of Belleville the movie

Belleville is a small agriculture-based city about 90 miles south of Springfield - not the average setting for a movie. But indie filmmakers decided it was the perfect place for a story about a farmer who is grappling with his wife's death. While that may sound pretty heavy, the mood is lightened when an out-of-world stranger shows up on the farmer's property. Dan Steadman wrote and directed the film, he recently joined us to talk about it.

CLICK HERE for more info, like how to see the film on September 5th. It's appearing in select theaters including one in Bloomington.

Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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