Mark Twain and Mary Baker Eddy
"Her life was so dynamic. It so uniquely represents this crucial time in America's history and in the world's history." ~Val Kilmer, Christian Science Sentinel
See Kilmer's Performance at the MBEL
You can watch Kilmer's performance at the Mary Baker Eddy Library on their webiste. It is, like Mark Twain himself, very charming. Click here to check it out.
There is a great question and answer segment after the performance.
Big News from Val Kilmer 12-19-09
Kilmer's hard work has paid off and the new year will be starting with a bang.
His project Mark Twain and Mary Baker Eddy will not only start pre production in late 2010, Kilmer will be taking this remarkable story to the stage in a one man show as early as this coming spring.
This project has been in the works for a few years now. In 2007 Kilmer produced a ten minute trailer in which he portrays Mark Twain sharing his thoughts on "Mother Eddy", giving us some insight into Kilmer's impressive film and theatrical production.
. Mary Baker Eddy founded the controversial Church of Christian Science in 1879. Mark Twain, author and colorful commentator had a rather capricious relationship with Eddy and was very outspoken about his feelings for her and her works.
Kilmer who is a devout Christian Scientist will produce as well as star in this extraordinary venture.
"Happiness is spiritual, born of truth and love. It is unselfish; therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it." ~ Mary Baker Eddy |
“Christian Science is humanity’s boon. Mother Eddy deserves a place in the Trinity as much as any member of it. She has organized and made available a healing principle that for two thousand years has never been employed, except as the merest guesswork. She is the benefactor of the age." ~ Mark Twain |