William Shatner movie set in Riverside a hoax

William Shatner movie set in Riverside a hoax

RIVERSIDE – Barb Simon stood outside St. Mary’s Catholic Church trying to keep back the tears Wednesday morning.

For two weeks she had been one of the biggest supporters of «Star Trek» star William Shatner’s filming of «Invasion Iowa» in Riverside. She took vacation time to become a set dresser for a wedding scene at the church.

When Shatner called the movie his «passion» and swore that he wouldn’t sacrifice his principles moments after arriving nine days ago, she believed him. So much so that the 59-year-old thought the film would be the biggest thing to ever happen to the community of about 930.

Av Morten Skogly

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