WEB EXTRA: Cody Critcheloe on the WOMAN

KCUR

Published September 3, 2009 at 8:32 AM CDT

The WOMAN flanked by her posse at the video shoot for "BOY", Scottish Rite Temple, Kansas City, MO

SSION's lead singer, Cody Critcheloe, has long admired women in rock: Courtney Love, L7 and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth. Strong women are also prominent in his work, like in his new film "BOY."By Laura Spencer

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Kansas City, MO – "Who's That Woman," a mockumentary video was part of Critcheloe's Charlotte Street Foundation Awards exhibition in 2007. And it was around that time that he decided to work on a full-length feature film.

Here, Critcheloe talks about his new film "BOY" and the role of the WOMAN (played by Shannon Michalski).

"BOY," a new feature film by SSION
Grand Arts
1819 Grand Blvd. KC, MO
September 4 - October 24, 2009

GRAND ARTS OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, September 4, 6-9pm

ARTIST BANTER:
Saturday, September 5, 2pm at Grand Arts

Check here for photos from inside Grand Arts and from the music video shoot at the Scottish Rite Temple.

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