In The News

Press is instrumental in helping us educate the public. In order for About Face to inspire insightful dialog around issues of mental health, abuse and disfigurement, the word needs to spread. We are grateful to the following media outlets for helping us publicize our documentary and our cause.

ADN.com

Thank you to ADN.com and Debra McKinney for this compelling synopsis of our story. McKinney’s compassionate but frank portrayal of Gwen’s story is a great build-up to the viewing experience of About Face.
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indieWIRE.com

Peter Knegt announces About Face’s official world premiere at the 16th edition of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival happening this April 30-May 10, 2009.
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Pilot News Cover Story

Early publicity for Gwen’s story came out of a local paper in Indiana during filmmaking. Emmett Glover’s emotional meeting with Gwen was filmed by our documentary team when it was discovered that he was engaged to be married to Gwen’s mother shortly before Gwen contacted her and she ran off. This news story covered a pivotal moment as Gwen put together the puzzle of her mother’s history.
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Mary & Gwen, Photo by Erik Hill/Anchorage Daily News