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2004 Highlights
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Born Into Brothels
Zana Briski & Ross Kauffman
This film is not about prostitution or child prostitutes,
but rather about the children of prostitutes and
the filmmakers' efforts to change the course of
their lives. The photographs the children take
with innocence and joy are not merely examples
of remarkable observation and talent, but are
liberating and empowering. Born Into Brothels
exemplifies a once in a lifetime chance to
make a difference in someone's life.
(83 minutes; some subtitles) |
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Dysenchanted - Terri Edda
Miller
This blissfully amusing short film tosses Cinderella,
Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Dorothy Gale and
other storybook heroines into group therapy with
a modern, angst-ridden woman, who comes to understand
that there is no happily ever after as her fairy
tale confidantes share the epilogues to their
happy endings.
(8 minutes) |
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Every Mother's Son
Tami Gold & Kelly Anderson
This is the story of three women whose sons were
killed by New York City police officers and who
have transformed their personal tragedy into an
opportunity to reform policing worldwide. One
of the mother's highlighted in the film, Iris
Baez, will be in attendance to share her story.
(52 minutes) |
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A Family Undertaking
- Elizabeth Westrate
In A Family Undertaking we meet several
families who have made the very personal choice
to care for their deceased loved ones at home.
The film explores the range of complex psychological,
cultural, legal and financial issues that surround
the home funeral movement. This is not a depressing
film. Rather, it is inspiring to be with these
families as they prepare for the gentle passage
of their loved ones in this natural and caring
way. (56 minutes) |
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The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt
- Victoria Bruce & Karin Hayes
In a nation scarred by civil strife, Ingrid Betancourt
was an impassioned voice against Colombia's corruption.
But in the midst of her 2002 presidential campaign,
Ingrid's voice was silenced when she was kidnapped
by leftist guerilla forces. This riveting film
documents Ingrid's life in politics up to her
disappearance then follows her family's desperate
quest to free her and keep her political campaign
alive.
(55 minutes; some subtitles) |
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Out of the Shadow - Susan
Smiley
This very personal documentary chronicles the
filmmaker's mother, Millie, and her family through
Millie's battle with schizophrenia. A story of
madness and dignity, shame and love, this intimate
film illuminates a national plight through one
family's struggle and helps dispel the stigmas
and misconceptions surrounding this harrowing
illness. Out of the Shadow puts a face on the
statistics and is a story of healing and hope.
(67 minutes) |
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Tomboys! Feisty Girls and Spirited
Women- Julie Akeret & Christian McEwen
This film celebrates the life and spirit of tomboys,
aged 12 to 92. The film weaves together contemporary
interviews with family, photographs, home movies,
and archival footage to explore the journeys of
four spunky and diverse women. (28 minutes) |
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