My Dream Beside Me

BY: Michael Woody
last updated 04/11/2014
My Dream Beside Me

A true life love story, involving a Dayton woman, is so remarkably moving that it was turned into a movie, which is showing at Neon this Sunday, April 13 at 3p.m.

Event details

Venue: Neon Movies
Address: 130 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sun, Apr 13 2014)
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My Dream Beside Me

A true life love story, involving a Dayton woman, is so remarkably moving that it was turned into a movie. "My Dream Beside Me," starring Mary Kay Slesinger Rich as herself, is about a three time widow who found the ultimate happiness in her last husband, proving that love has no age or boundaries. "My Dream Beside Me" is showing at Neon on Sunday, April 13 at 3p.m. 

At 62 years old, after losing her husband of 34 years, Mary Kay met Paul Rich. JR, who was 87. They were married shortly after and spent 13 years together, which Mary Kay describes as 'heaven.' He showered her with love every day, until his death at the age of 101. Paul had previously been married for 66 years before becoming a widow. Together they healed each others hearts.

Mary Kay lived in Dayton for a number of years, but after meeting Paul she moved to Buffalo. Figuring that there's nobody who could play her any better in the movie than herself, Mary Kay makes her on screen debut in the film.

Scroll down to watch Mary Kay Slesinger Rich on Living Dayton below.

The role of Paul Rich JR. is played by Jeff Rose (Drop Dead Diva), who ages more than 40 years to bring believability to the role. He wears Paul's actual clothes in the movie and lays in the bed where he slept.

Audiences have embraced "My Dream Beside Me" which finished above "Divergent" at the box office in some cities around the country. It's directed by Greg Robbins. For the screening on April 13 at the Neon, Mary Kay will be in attendance. Showings of "My Dream Beside Me" has also been scheduled for May 9 & !0 at the Mayflower Arts Center in Troy.

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Neon Movies

My Dream Beside Me is taking place at Neon Movies, which is located at 130 E 5th St in Dayton. Neon Movies - Dayton's destination for movie time, neon movies has an excellent gallery plus a newer styled theater. Can accommodate up to 144 for meetings or banquets. - read more
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