RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS & LEO MCWATKINS FILMS HOST TWO EXCLUSIVE SCREENINGS OF THE AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY “THE BLOOD & THE ROSE” IN GLYNDON, MARYLAND OCTOBER 4 & 5

Sacred Heart Glyndon Spiritual Events Will Benefit Rachel’s Vineyard Baltimore and Continue to Inspire a New Generation Of “Messenger Eagles”

(Glyndon, Md.) – Renegade Productions and Leo McWatkins Films, producer of the award winning documentary, The Blood & The Rose, today announced they will host two Spiritual Events, one in English and one in Spanish.  These highly anticipated spiritual events will take place on Friday, October 4th (English) and Saturday, October 5th (Spanish) at Sacred Heart Glyndon (65 Sacred Heart Lane, Glyndon, Md. 21071), at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A portion of proceeds will benefit Rachel’s Vineyard Baltimore, the world's largest ministry for healing, and providing one-on-one spiritual and psychological support for those who are suffering from the trauma of abortion.

Recent winner of two Telly Awards, The Blood & The Rose – directed by Timothy Watkins (In the Face of Evil), with Executive Producer, Steve McEveety (The Passion of the Christ), and narrated by Eduardo Verastegui (star of the movies Bella and For Greater Glory) – tells the complete story of the spread of Catholicism in the Americas as inspired by the miraculous appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego. Through the film and the reflections being offered at these spiritual events, Leo McWatkins Films hopes to deliver Our Lady’s valuable message, which calls out to and encourages each of us to raise up as the next generation of ‘messenger eagles’ who will deliver the Gospel of Life, just as she did to St. Juan Diego.  The film also recently made its international debut at 2013 World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro this past July.

“We are more than excited to be able to share this film with the Baltimore Community,” says Director Tim Watkins. “This divinely inspired occasion calls us to share this miraculous story with others and continues to remind us all that we are the next generation of messenger eagles, and must spread the Word of God in order to make a difference in our world today.”

Watkins, a devout Catholic, has created an impactful message that will aid in learning the complete story while enabling viewers to then share this miraculous story for the glory of God. As longtime President and CEO of Renegade Communications, a highly successful marketing, advertising and production firm, his company represents some of the world’s most recognizable brands – Time-Warner, Under Armour, T.Rowe Price and Comcast among them.

Renegade Communications also houses a fulltime staff within their Catholic department, dedicated to leveraging the company’s creativity and expertise to build the Kingdom of God in service to the Church. The company offers a lineup of Catholic DVD’s, books and faith formation materials, including The Blood & The Rose Study Guide.

Ticket prices for adults are $15. Tickets are available online at www.thebloodandtherose.com/events. For more information, please call Irene Walsh at 410-935-6718.

About The Blood & The Rose

The Blood & The Rose is a documentary film, directed by Timothy Watkins (In the Face of Evil), with Executive Producer, Steve McEveety (The Passion of the Christ) and narrated by Eduardo Verastegui (star of the movies Bella and For Greater Glory) that dissects the story of the Virgin of Guadalupe, beginning with the history behind the miracle.  This is a story of damnation and salvation and the divine apparition that transformed the Americas and helped further the spread of Catholicism.  For more information about the film and how the “Spiritual Events” serve as a unique fundraising opportunity for Catholic apostolates, visit http://thebloodandtherose.com/.

About Leo McWatkins Films

Leo McWatkins Films, Inc. is a production company providing research, development and production resources for theatrical, documentary and episodic programming, with a lineup of Catholic books and other faith formation materials. Visit https://leomcwatkinsfilms.com/.

About Renegade Communications

Renegade Communications is a 25 year old marketing, strategic advertising, and communications firm based in Hunt Valley, MD with $85 million in estimated capitalized billing and a staff of nearly 50 professionals. Among Renegade’s clients are Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Stanley Black and Decker, T.Rowe Price, Motorola, Towson University, Mount St. Mary’s University, and Under Armour.  Renegade offers its clients a 360° approach in providing a wide variety of services, including Research, Branding and Strategic Planning, Advertising, Film and Video Production, Direct Response Marketing & Fulfillment, Collateral Design & Development, Promotions & Events, Product Launches, Digital Products, Social Marketing, Sales Support and Training, and more. In its 25,000 square foot facility, Renegade houses a 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art studio that features a 3,000 square foot sound stage and six HD edit suites. Visit http://renegadecommunications.com/.

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