44 Pages at SXSW with Tony Shaff

Laura Interviewed Director Tony Shaff live at SXSW before the premiere. 44 Pages is a documentary by Tony Shaff produced by Rebecca Green and Laura Smith that follows the creation of the 70th anniversary issue of Highlights for Children Magazine - the most popular children's magazine in the world. The film goes behind the scenes of the June issue of Highlights Magazine also known as the "September Issue" of the children's publishing world. It premiered on March 6 at SXSWedu (leading education conference) and was screened March 10 during SXSW. The film follows the 70th anniversary from the first editorial meeting to its arrival in homes, and introducing the people who passionately produce the monthly publication for “the world’s most important people,...children”. Along the way, a rich and tragic history is revealed, the state of childhood, technology, and education is explored, and the future of print media is questioned. For more information on the film go to https://44pages.com. You can connect at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find her on facebook via Write Hot and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.