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On February 15, 2005 our dear friend Madelyn Osur lost
her battle with breast cancer. Madelyn had been an active
member of the Festival's Operations Committee for the
past ten years, served on the Board for seven years
and for the past five years served as Chair of the Film
Selection Committee. In her memory, the Festival has
decided to select one film every year from the Festival
line up that we feel best exemplifies Madelyn's spirit
- her zest for life, her caring and generous nature,
and her ever-optimistic attitude.
"Madelyn loved films that were a poignant but never
sloppy examination of the human condition--from a woman's
perspective. Films that explored relationships--especially
between women, most especially between mothers and daughters--were
high on her list, as were films on subjects of personal
interest--dance, animals (especially cats) and anything
Jewish. If it was a little quirky or unusual, that was
good, too--she gravitated toward the new take on everyday
life realities and honest treatment of universal truths.
No matter the subject, however, Madelyn never compromised
her commitment to excellence in filmmaking and film
quality in choosing festival films." Jody Alyn, Board
Member.
It is our hope that with every "Madelyn's Choice"
selection we are all reminded of the kind of person
she was, the values she held and the unparalleled commitment
she had to not only this event, but to everything in
her life. |
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