BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:ChamberPages/Events METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:frisco-8852@chamberpages SUMMARY:HI I’M BLAKE – Cast and Filmmakers Attend DFW Premiere of Inspiring Documentary to Benefit Ronald McDonald House of Dallas DTSTAMP:20261015T073326Z DTSTART:20230205T210000Z DTEND:20230206T000000Z DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD)\, One Chameleon En tertainment\, and Utopia will host the DFW premiere of HI I’M BLAKE at the SMU Hughes-Trigg Student Center. This feature documentary from an Emmy-no minated filmmaking team inspired the “HI I’M” Documentary Anthology Series for Magnolia Network on Warner Brothers Discovery. The film follows Blake Hyland and his inspirational true story and will be followed by a Q&\; A with the Hyland Family\, Director Jon Michael Simpson\, and Jill Cumnock \, CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. In 2014\, Blake Hyland suffered a traumatic brain injury at 14 years old following a gymnastics accident. Unsure if he would even survive\, the doctors were astounded at his recov ery. Although\, the lives of Blake and his family were changed forever\, h is joy and determination would go on to impact countless others. Blake’s f amily stayed at RMHD for almost one year to be close to Blake as he slowly recovered through intense therapies. HI I’M BLAKE follows Blake’s journey after the accident. Documenting the platform that Blake built in bringing hope to everyone he meets and the struggles of his family as they wrestle to restore him to his former self. Grapevine\, Texas filmmaker Jon Michae l Simpson crafted an intimate view into the hardships and successes famili es face when life suddenly turns on its head and rehabilitation becomes ev eryday life. Though the road to recovery is not the picture the Hyland fam ily once painted for their lives\, it is one that is full of humor\, joy\, and inspiration for those looking for courage in trials of their own. WHE N: February 5\, 3 to 6 p.m. WHERE: SMU Hughes-Trigg Student Center 3140 Dy er Street\, Dallas\, TX 75205 WEBSITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hi-im- blake-dallas-screening-tickets-511089471367 COST: The screening and Q&\ ;A are free and open to the public to kick off a two-week campaign with 25 % of all the film’s proceeds benefiting RMHD. MORE: Film Synopsis: After a life-altering gymnastics accident leaves Blake Hyland in a coma\, his fri ends and family cling to hope for a miracle. After weeks of waiting\, at l ast his eyes open\, and his optimistic family refuses to believe in anythi ng less than a full recovery. HI I’M BLAKE follows the Hylands’ struggle t o paint a new picture for their lives. As Blake attempts to reintegrate in to society with a traumatic brain injury\, it is a mystery if he will ever walk again\, gain an education\, or return to his former life. Filmed ove r six years\, this inspirational story captures the joy of a boy with prof ound hope\, the sacrificial love of a family\, and seeks to answer the que stion\, “When will Blake fully recover?” View the official trailer HERE: h ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-xEQrxU6Bc HI I’M BLAKE is a One Chameleon Entertainment production\, produced by Jon Michael Simpson\, Jeff McQuitt y\, Russell Wayne Groves and Lee Rothenflue\, with original music by Hanan Townshend and Jeff McQuitty. This film is available to rent or purchase o n Apple TV\, Amazon\, Altavod and more at HiimBlake.com Contact: Ariel Her r\, 469-235-2708\, arielcherr@gmail.com The Community Calendar is provided as a community service to citizens and businesses within Frisco and the s urrounding community. Events posted on this calendar in the "Community" ca tegory are not Frisco Chamber events. Please contact the organization or o rganizers directly with questions. LOCATION:SMU Hughes-Trigg Student Center\, 3140 Dyer Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR