Birmingham Town Hall - where Mendelssohn first premiered Elijah. We visited here on a UofU Singers Tour. They were just finishing the filigree on the organ.
Based on the true story of Genie (Katie, in the movie) who was kept strapped to a potty-chair and locked inside a cage by her father. I learned about her in Psychology class and developed an interest in Feral Children.
No, I haven't read the book. But I fully intend to read "Life of Pi" before the movie comes out. The production value and casting sound interesting and of course the story alone sounds fascinating. I might just give it a try. At least it looks good