Hollywood's Magical Catalina

Through the remarkable eye of first-time film director Greg Reitman, we embark on an armchair adventure through time and nature in this captivating explora- tion of the romantic history of Santa Catalina Island, Hollywoods private playground for the better part of a century. The audience experiences the islands golden era beginning with William Wrigley Jr.s acqui- sition of the Santa Catalina Island Company in 1919. The film concludes with footage of Art Goods Cata- lina Island JazzTrax Festival, the Fender Catalina Island Blues Festival, and a visual kaleidoscope of modern-day Catalina, an ecological paradise that continues to serve the leisure and entertainment desires of Hollywood royalty and casual weekend visitors alike.