Mark Frieburger, DOG DAYS OF SUMMER film director: Mr. Media Audio Interview




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Summary: DOG DAYS OF SUMMER is a poignant story centering on the discovery of truth and a journey of restoration. It debuts on DVD April 21. Obie Award-winning actor Will Patton (A Mighty Heart, Remember the Titans) stars as Eli Cottonmouth, a stranger who captures the attention of two boys and leads them on a journey that soon begins to uncover the secrets of a quiet southern town. As Eli recreates the true essence of the community by building a miniature model of the city, the boys are shocked to discover their town isn’t as perfect as it seems. Shot entirely in historic Edenton, North Carolina, Dog Days of Summer was produced and directed by first-time helmer, Mark Freiburger, and was based on an original screenplay by Travis Beacham and Christopher J. Waild, all 2005 graduates of the North Carolina School of the Arts.