MTSU Professor Debuts Controversial Film

Tyann Nelson — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:14:43 +0000

MURFREESBRO, Tenn. [NELSON] --- A Middle Tennessee State University professor is launching a new film that’s already proved controversial.

Dr. Bob Pondillo’s film, “The Miracles on Honey Bee Hill,” debuts Tuesday and will get the red carpet treatment at Belcourt Theater.

The short 23-minute film focuses on the thorny issue of gay marriage and features child actors.

MTSU Proff. Nears Completion of New Film

Mike Osborne — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:14:03 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- A new film debuting Thursday on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University will likely prove controversial.

The Miracles on Honey Bill Hill is a new movie from award winning filmmaker and MTSU Professor Dr. Bob Pondillo. Pondillo tells his story as a fable set in an imaginary land and using a combination of live action and animation.

The 20 minute film addresses the thorny issue of gay marriage and Pondillo made a conscious choice to use child actors.