Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Craig Prater, a key figure in the Palm Springs International Film Festival's early success. He shared captivating stories about the festival's challenging beginnings, highlighting Sonny Bono's pivotal role in uniting the community and the vital support from local enthusiasts and sponsors. Craig's journey from those early festival days to a 30-year career in international film events and his venture into creative writing with "The Film Festival Murders" is a testament to vision, determination, and the power of taking risks, reminding us that a bold idea can indeed lead to extraordinary achievements, revitalizing a city and leaving a lasting mark on the film industry.