Date: June 4th 2009

This is a very special announcement for our subscribers!

Be among the first to see the new Steve Jacobs film "Disgrace", staring John Malkovich and based upon J.M Coetzee's Booker Prize-winning novel.

The Writers' Resource Centre have 10 free tickets to give away for the new film "DISGRACE" - to win, all you need to do is email us back at disgrace-themovie@writersworld.com.au. Be among the first 10 to do so and you'll win the tickets (if you're among the luck ones, we'll reply to your email asking for your address, and we'll post you out your tickets).

But, be quick - this tickets will no doubt go fast!

Disgrace uses the story of one man's downfall to reflect wider issues within a particular society, exploring the connections between the personal and the political in a country under transition. John Malkovich gives a believable performance as David Laurie, a womanising fiftysomthing Cape Town Professor. A reckless affair with a student leads to his dismissal. He subsequently decides to visit his daughter Lucy (Jessica Haines) at a remote farm in the eastern Cape that she shares with trusted black worker Petrus.

Father and daughter are a study in contrasts, Lucy is forward-looking and pragmatic, responding to the world by seeking reconciliation and offering atonement. David is old-fashioned and pig-headed, adopting positions of righteous anger and taking the moral high ground. When they are savagely attached by three black youths, David is finally forced to confront the realities of living in a South Africa where the old rules no longer apply and the balance of power has shifted forever.

"Steve Jacobs has succeeded beautifully in integrating the story into the grand landscape of South Africa. The lead actors give strong and thoughtful performances." J.M Coetzee.

For more information on "Disgrace" the film, go to www.iconfilm.com.au/disgrace

Best of luck!

The Writers' Resource Centre
www.writersworld.com.au