Tickets for 'Russian Five' documentary world premiere are going fast

Tickets for the world premiere of "The Russian Five" are on sale.

The April 11 screening at the Fillmore Detroit will officially kick off the 2018 Freep Film Festival following a launch party featuring Kevin Smith the night before.

"The Russian Five," directed by Port Huron native Joshua Riehl, uses new interviews and archival footage to recount the dramatic story of the five Russian hockey stars who helped propel the Detroit Red Wings to two Stanley Cup championships.

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Tickets are $20 for general admission, which includes pop and popcorn, or $50 for VIP, which includes admission to a pre-film party with drinks and food (including Mexican, soul, Greek and coney stations). Doors open at 7 p.m., with the film starting at 8 p.m. The VIP party will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets can be bought at this link at the livenation website. They also can be purchased at the Fillmore Detroit box office (noon-5 p.m. Monday & Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays).

Opening night festivities will be hosted by Free Press columnist Mitch Albom, including a post-film Q&A that will feature filmmaker Riehl and others. The remainder of the Freep Film Festival's lineup will be announced in early March.

More information can be found at the festival's website, Twitter feed and Facebook page.