Award-winning filmmaker to present drama at CLC

Benjamin Busch, a decorated U.S. Marine and an award-winning film director, writer, photographer and actor, will present a free, 40-minute screening of "Bright," his award-winning narrative short film, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the College of Lake County's Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.

The screening, open to the public, will take place in Room C002 A and B. The event is co-sponsored by CLC and the Waukegan Arts Council.

Busch's film is a drama focusing on the life of Troy, played by Eric Nenninger ("Malcolm in the Middle," "Generation Kill," "Glory Daze"), a character who has built a world to protect himself from a paralyzing fear, who is encouraged to become brave by his blind, adopted father Irwin, played by Robert Wisdom ("The Wire," "Prison Break," "Burn Notice").

Busch, an infantry officer who served two combat tours of duty in Iraq, wrote, produced and directed the film. He is also an actor whose many roles have included Officer Anthony Colicchio on the HBO series "The Wire." His film screening will include time for remarks and audience questions.

The event will be held in the lower level of the C wing on the Grayslake Campus. Because of construction, park in Lot 4 or 5, enter at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts and follow signage to the C Wing.

For more information on the Waukegan Arts Council and additional exhibits, visit www.waukeganartscouncil.org.

For information on other studio art events at CLC's Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, visit www.gallery.clcillinois.edu