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Weekend Entertainment | ‘Brier Hill’ Film Hits the Mark

‘Brier Hill’ premiered last weekend at Columbiana Arts Theatre and sold out its 420-seat capacity on opening night.
A second screening was added due to high demand for the locally made film.
The film, set in Youngstown in 1977, revolves around the mafia era near a steel mill.
Two leads, John D’Andrea and Adriana Vennetti, are highlighted for their strong performances and chemistry.
Taaffe based the story on a novel he wrote and adapted the screenplay from it.
The soundtrack features songs by Valley artists Poobah and The Vindys, including ‘Morning Light’.
Outdoor Brier Hill scenes were filmed in Leetonia; some local offices and sites doubled for Youngstown locations.
Pete Lucic plays the mob boss; he is a real-life former professional wrestler and Trumbull deputy.
The film’s setting and cast connect to Youngstown’s past, inviting audiences to revisit local memories.
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