PUBLIC ENEMIES director Michael Mann thanks Wisconsin

Michael Mann, director of PUBLIC ENEMIES, met with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton and Oshkosh city officials after the completion of filming there, and went on the record with his gratitude to the Badger State. Mr. Mann released the following statement, reported by film critic Duane Dudek in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “It’s been several years since I have been back to Wisconsin for work or personal reasons, and I have to say that this trip reminds me how much I miss my roots here in the Midwest.

“First, I want to thank the Governor, Lt. Governor and the people of the state of Wisconsin for the support that they have shown our production of PUBLIC ENEMIES. Each of the local communities where we have filmed has been extremely cooperative and have been an integral part of bringing this story to the screen.

“In addition, I want to reiterate my enthusiasm for Wisconsin’s decision to institute the tax credit bill for filmmakers. There is no question that these tax credits enticed me to bring PUBLIC ENEMIES to film in Wisconsin in the first place. We’ve had a great experience filming in Wisconsin and, on behalf of everyone connected with the film, I thank you.”

To see a photo of Michael Mann in action, directing Johnny Depp on the set of PUBLIC ENEMIES, click here. The Zone thanks Inspired for posting the Michael Mann story; you can read it in full on the News & Views forum. –Part-Time Poet

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