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Local Filmmaker's Movie Making World Premier

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A local filmmaker's movie is making it's world premier right here in Northern Michigan.

It's called "The People and The Olive" and tells the story of a group of ultra-marathoners who ran 129 miles in 5 days across the West Bank.

They tell the story of the struggling fair trade olive farmers in the area face.

It also touches on the bonds the runners made with local villagers.

Event kicks off tonight at 6:30 at the State Theatre in Traverse City.

The movie itself begins rolling around 7:00.