Monday, October 26, 2009
Brown Hall Room 112
5:00 p.m.
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR
(USA 103 mins)
Directed by Terry Benedict
Benedict’s moving documentary gathers surviving veterans to tell the incredible story of 7th Day Adventist and conscientious objector, Desmond Doss, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Doss chose to serve both his religion and his country in World War II as a medic, but he refused to carry a pistol. The Army initially tried to have him tossed out, but his selfless and heroic actions saved scores of US servicemen.
http://www.desmonddoss.com/movie_popup.html
7:00 p.m.
BEYOND THE CALL
(USA 82 mins)
Directed by Adrian Belic
In a Mother Teresa meets Indiana Jones adventure three middle-aged men, former soldiers and modern day knights travel the world delivering life saving humanitarian aid directly into the hands of civilians in some of the most dangerous yet beautiful places on Earth, the front lines of war. This movie is an inspiration for all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDor-ovsKnE
Ball Hall Room 127
5:00 p.m.
FOR MY WIFE
(USA 80 mins)
Directed by David Rothmiller
For my wife... is a feature documentary chronicling the making of an activist. After the tragic death of her wife, Charlene Strong was thrust into the national spotlight becoming a powerful voice for the equal rights of same-sex couples and their families, resulting in the passage of Washington State's historic Domestic Partnership legislation and Charlene's embracing a new life as an activist for Marriage Equality.
http://www.formywife.info/trailer.php (4 minute long trailer)
6:30 p.m.
JAMES
(Ireland 17 mins)
Written and Directed by Connor Clements
James has learnt to be withdrawn and secretive in a family with long buried secrets. Lonely and confused, he is drawn to one of his schoolteachers, Mr. Sutherland, focusing on him as the one person who might understand his inner turmoil. When an older man approaches him in a public toilet, James panics and calls his mother, but refuses to tell her what happened. Lat that night, James listens to his parents arguing about him. His father’s offhand dismissal of his mother’s concern results in a vicious row. When a devastated James turns to Mr. Sutherland for help, the teacher’s response leads James to take an irrevocable step.
Connor Clements’ JAMES is a cinematic gem and has done quite well at various festivals, garnering many awards.
http://www.connorclements.tv/James/Homepage.html
7:00 p.m.
MISSISSIPPI QUEEN
(USA 63 mins)
Directed by Paige Williams
Mississippi Queen follows Paige, a southerner returning home, who digs past the mask of hospitality to examine gay values and the ex-gay ministry, interviewing southerners on both sides of the issues, including her parents who help convert homosexuals. The result is a highly personal and moving film.
http://www.viddler.com/explore/indieflix/videos/1583/
Rogers-Stout Room 102
5:00 p.m.
DOGZ LYFE: BURDENS OF A GANGSTA RAPPER
(Canada, 48 mins)
Directed by Cory Generoux
Dogz Lyfe takes us inside the world of First Nations Rap Artist, Robin Favel. For some Robin is viewed as an inspiration, an aspiring rap artist with enough talent to make it in to the big time.
But it is not as easy as it sounds. For most of his life, Robin Favel has lived a life of crime, has been in and out of jail; and been a member of one of the most notorious gangs in Saskatchewan, The Native Syndicate. The authorities feel that Robin is trapped in this world and cannot escape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhoKVZXQE3U&feature=related
6:00 p.m.
POW-WOW THUNDER
(Canada, 48 mins)
Directed by Cory Generoux
Pow-Wow Thunder is a journey into the lives of veteran Pow-Wow announcers, taking an intimate look at these versatile personalities that deliver a high-impact entertaining Pow-Wow. Witness the celebrations through their eyes as you have never seen or heard it before! HOKA-HEY! POW-WOW TIME!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbsVkk5Cr40
7:00 p.m.
COLOURS AT THE END OF THE WORLD
(UK/ARGENTINA/ITALY, 56 mins) Spanish with English subtititles
Directed by Ale Corte
In 2006, Benetton celebrated 40 years in business. 40 years of a high-profile commitment to social issues and racial equality. But at the same time as promoting its “united colours” through highly controversial ad campaigns, the company was allegedly evicting an unemployed indigenous Mapuche couple who had settled on 385 hectares of Benetton land in Argentina to raise goats and grow vegetables. Police tore down the couple’s house and confiscated their oxen and plough. Other Mapuche people have had their access to water and transport restricted and even been prohibited from lighting fires. Can Benetton keep maintaining his highly regarded worldwide reputation?
http://www.coloursattheendoftheworld.com/
Rogers-Stout Room 118
7:00 p.m.
LIGHT, BRIGHT, DAMN NEAR WHITE
(USA 70 mins)
Directed by C.C. Stinson and Neobe Velis
Colorism is a form of intra-racial discrimination -- a phenomenon where persons of color are accorded differing social and/or economic status and treatment within their own cmmunity based on skin color. Colorism can be found within the African-American community in North America as well as in the Caribbean, India, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Because those practicing it do not recognize this form of color bias as discriminatory, it goes on without discussion, protest, or opposition. This film examines the impact of colorism within these communities through the eyes of those most touched by it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAwajzSvIoI