Men of GraniteA Book into a Film Thursday July 16 at 7:00 pm Another film crew is in Cleveland!  Men of Granite, a book by Dan Manoyan is the true story of a boys basketball team, the sons of poor immigrants, who defeated all odd to win the 1940 Illinois High School Basketball Championship. Meet the creative team turning the book into a film starring William Hurt, Shirley MacClaine and  Glee's Kevin McHale. Author Dan Manoyan Producers Valerie McCaffrey Christopher Harrington, Guy Boudreaux and David McElroy Line Producer Patrick Stapleton and Director Dwayne Johnson Cochran Sneak Peek on tomorrow's Sound of Applause Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing.