Alphabetical Listing of Videos of Films Shown
at Past Festivals 1988-2004

The following films are available for local residents 10 day check-out at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Museum Shop for no charge. (Phone number 719-634-5581)

A

American Hollow by Producer/Director Rory Kennedy. The story of an Appalachian family caught between century-old traditions and the modern world. A disturbing portrait of poverty, turmoil and hopelessness, this film is ultimately joyous, life-affirming exploration of the lives, loves and dreams of a distinctly American family. (90 min.)

Angelou on Burns by Elly Taylor. Maya Angelou makes a pilgrimage to the birthplace of Robert Burns in Scotland to explore the strong parallels in their lives. (48 min.)

Artists and Orphans: A true Drama by Lianne Klapper McNally. A troupe of New York City actors and dancers helps an orphanage in the Republic of Georgia (formerly part of the USSR) just in time for winter. (44 min.)

B

Berenice Abbott: A View of the 20th Century by Kay Weaver and Martha Wheelock. A powerful, honest portrait of one of America's greatest 20th century photographers. A film that celebrates the individual woman who chooses "the road less traveled." (56 min.)

Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada by Tom Neff and Amie Knox. This film provides an unusual glimpse into the lives, loves, and influences of this incredible woman artist who seems as well known for her eccentric personality as for her art. (55 min.)

Between Us by Mary Katzke. Breast cancer survivors share their inspirational and educational stories. (52 min.)

Beyond Killing Us Softly: The Strength to Resist by Margaret Lazurus. A wake-up call about how American advertising lures us into having negative body images. (33 min.)

Bird by Bird with Annie by Freida Lee Mock. A portrait film about bestselling author and laugh-out-loud funny lady Anne Lamott, this also is a moving tale of survival. She is a lovable paradox, a born-again Christian and liberal activist. Spend 40 minutes with her through this film and you will wish you were meeting her for tea tomorrow.
(40 min.)

Born Into Brothels by 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)

Breathing Lessons: the Life and Work of Mark O'Brien by Jessica Yu. This documentary explores the unique world of Mark O'Brien, the poet-journalist who lived in an iron lung for four decades. Incorpor-ating the vivid imagery of O'Brien's poetry and his candid, wry and often profound reflections on work, sex, death and God, this provocative film asks: What is a life worth living? Winner of Best Documentary-Short Subject, 1997 Academy Awards. (35 min.)

The Burning Times by Donna Read. A film that explores the process whereby the old pagan communities founded on spirituality were shattered by the witch hunts. (58 min.)

C

Can't Stop Now by Eileen Thalenberg. Featuring six remarkable "over 40" dancers and stunning choreography, this film is a joyful, inspiring confirmation that age can enhance our gifts. (58 min.)

Claire Makes It Big by Jeremy Workman. This film depicts what many of us would like to see: Claire is a full-figured actress who keeps losing parts to thinner rivals. When a role written specifically for her is given to a sexy starlet, she steals the film's negative gives us a surprise ending. (30 min.)

Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians by Anne Makepeace. A visual feast that captures the driven, obsessive, charismatic photographer's life and motives behind his controversial photographs. (86 min.)

Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter by Deborah Hoffmann. Neither depressing nor too "medical," Complaints is a life-affirming exploration of family relations, aging and change, the meaning of life, and love between the filmmaker and her mother, who has Alzheimer's Disease. Nominated for the Best Documentary, 1995 Academy Awards. Winner of the 1995 RMWFF Founders Award. (44 min.)

D

Dedos by Beatriz Anton. This creative short gives new meaning to the phrase "let your fingers do the walking"...and dancing...and skating... (9 min.)

Diego Rivera: I Paint What I See by Mary Lance. An exploration of Mexican artist Diego Rivera's life and work, including his stormy 25-year relationship with Frida Kahlo and his controversial mural at Rockefeller Center. (60 min.)

The Disenchanted Forest by Sarita Siegel. A visually stunning film about the doctors who are saving the orangutans in Borneo. (52 min.)

Dwarfs: Not A Fairy Tale by Lisa Hedley. This frank and compassionate film explores the realities of four remarkable individuals. It celebrates the dignity, humor, and perseverance of their unique lives. (Martha, the teacher in the film, attended our film festival). (53 min.)

Dysenchanted by 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)

E

The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Who can forget the eyes . . . caked with thick makeup, mascara streaking with the perpetual tears, her small frame overwhelmed by those eyes. She and former husband, Jim Baker, dominated the 80's and reinvented Christian television. To most of us she was a caricature even as we were perversely fascinated. Yet, she is a woman of intense contradiction and stubborn style whose life even Hollywood couldn't have invented. The filmmakers chronicle the rise and fall, the scandals, the excess and the pain but above all the survival of a truly unique woman. (79 min.)

Every Mother's Son by 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)

F

A Family Undertaking by 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)

The Famine Within by Katherine Gilday. A shocking full length documentary exploring North American women and their attitudes about body shapes, size and eating. The story unfolds through interviews with social commentators, doctors, psychologists and most poignantly with women who manifest this dilemma through eating disorders of all types. (90 min.)

The Farm by Liz Garbus. Life and death in prison (Angola), ultimately asking question about race, class, justice, and forgiveness. (91 min.)
Fiddlefest/Small Wonders by Susan Kaplan. Inner-city youngsters are inspired to develop self-esteem and discipline by their violin teacher. The film follows their development from the streets of East Harlem to the stage of Carnegie Hall, where they perform with Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman and other great violinists from jazz and country music worlds. (77 min.)

Fiddlefest/Small Wonders by Susan Kaplan. Inner-city youngsters are inspired to develop self-esteem and discipline by their violin teacher. The film follows their development from the streets of East Harlem to the stage of Carnegie Hall, where they perform with Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman and other great violinists from jazz and country music worlds. (77 min.)

First Person Plural by Deann Borshay. Was Liem really a Korean orphan? This film follows the mysteries surrounding her adoption and struggle to integrate love and loyalty, culture and disparity. (60 min.)