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More than 150 people turned out for that and a subsequent panel discussion.The event was sponsored by the Penn State Student Programming Association.Pantoliano, who has appeared in more than 100 films and played Ralphie Cifaretto in "The Sopranos," is a lead character in and producer of "Canvas."The 101-minute film, also featuring Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden, follows a family that tries to cope with a schizophrenic mother.Its underlying tones are hopeful and highlight the healing power of art, Pantoliano said in an interview.

"It deals with the illness in a realistic way."Twenty percent of U.S.

families are affected by mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.While "Canvas" is not scheduled for an official release until October, Pantoliano said he's trying to stir up publicity and promotion by holding screenings in college towns.

It already has captured audience awards and some critical acclaim.He said the film cost $1 million to create - cheap by Hollywood standards - and has a $150,000 budget for promotion and delivery.

Screen Media Films owns the work.The $150,000 budget is enough to launch...

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