Photo by Brian Brooks, text by Peter Knegt (September 7, 2008)
A noticeably nervous
Jonathan Demme took the stage at Toronto's Roy Thompson Hall for the Gala screening of his "
Rachel Getting Married." Demme was joined on stage by a group of women, including screenwriter
Jenny Lumet and actresses
Anne Hathaway,
Rosemarie DeWitt and
Debra Winger. Demme introduced everyone by their home state, and saved Winger for last, who he introduced by announcing, "That's right, she's in my movie!" The film received a standing ovation, and Demme was later seen celebrating at the afterparty at the Brant House (pictured). With Demme is DeWitt and
Sony Pictures Classics Co-Presidents
Michael Barker (left) and
Tom Bernard.