Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater 2015 Annual Report

“My producer/daughter Anna Fox and I spent the second half of 2015 on the road with THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION Trilogy. Our travels took us to so many of the great art house and classic movie theaters across the US. One of my fondest memories is our experience at Film Streams in Omaha. Not only was the audience die-hard cine-enthusiasts, but they were so grateful that we made the personal appearance. The theater itself is amazing! Awesome sound and picture and inspiring design. Showing our films there was truly a highlight of our DECLINE tour.” —

— Penelope Spheeris, Director of THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION Trilogy

TANGERINE Katie Weitz, PhD, and Rachel Jacobson at the 2015 Venice Film Festival.

Dear Supporters:

In 2015, we celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Ruth Sokolof Theater and the 10th anniversary Three years ago, at the beginning of of Film Streams as a nonprofit organization. my term as Film Streams’ Board Chair, For me personally, it marked another year to I led a strategic planning process that resulted in three be inspired and grateful for the extraordinary big goals for Omaha’s favorite nonprofit cinema: support from the community that surrounds am looking forward to great growth in and sustains our cinema. the coming years. And I’m confident expose new individuals and constitu- This activity is dear to my heart as 2015 was my last year as Film Streams’ that together, we’ll create yet another encies to Film Streams and the art I have been involved in Film Streams’ Board Chair. I will dearly miss serving of film by expanding outreach efforts, education programs since the doors in this role. However, I know that the I returned from a three-month extraordinary place for our community immigration, gentrification, and creating unique and transforma- of the Ruth Sokolof Theater opened in advancements we made toward maternity leave at the end of July to enjoy, expanding our reach and youth homelessness. I also had the tional film experiences, and engaging 2007. Although I only participated in a our strategic goals have paved to witness two incredible programs, contributing even further to the cul- joy of witnessing a theater full of more students with the art and few education programs with students a prosperous road for Film both featuring wonderful women tural environment of our terrific city. high school students on a field trip creating life-long film lovers. over the years, they remain cherished Streams. As I transition into the filmmakers, within a few days of laugh through their first silent film. In 2016, we’ve already welcomed occasions. I truly believe laughing, role of Past Chair, I’m thrilled about one another. First, a partnership I am thrilled to report tremen- Casey Logan back to our staff, this crying, and discussing film with kids one more big change: Film Streams with the Bemis Center for I am so grateful to our wonderful dous success! During these last time as Deputy Director. Soon, we’ll from all over the community elevated is hiring an Education Director! Contemporary Arts and the Union staff and to Film Streams’ three years, we reached more patrons expand our administrative team to my understanding, changed my Having a dedicated film-education for Contemporary Art on a pair of phenomenal board for their and partnering organizations than include an Education Director to beliefs, and expanded my compassion. professional on staff will ensure screenings of the documentary commitment and extraordinary ever before through our outreach. We further enhance our programs and a The conversations we had in that more and more children will be JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE contributions. There are few things created magical events around movies. General Manager to help streamline Theater 1 live beyond those touched by the power of film. As we OF THE TICKET, and, that same more gratifying than seeing so And in 2015 alone, 5,395 students of operations. We’re poised for days, and I encourage everyone to enter our next phase of growth and week, a sold-out event featuring many engaged people contributing all ages from every part of the metro tremendous growth, and we bring students to the theater—your expansion I am confident and grateful Penelope Spheeris and her incredible to the vibrancy and energy of area attended education programs wouldn’t be here without the faith kids, your nieces and nephews, that Film Streams will be enriching 1981 documentary, THE DECLINE this wonderful organization. at the Ruth Sokolof Theater. This is and support of our wonderful com- your neighbors—share the films our community for years to come. OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. a 400 percent increase over the Even in a year without our annual munity. Thank you for all you do. together. To see a full list of education Thank you for the opportunity to serve number served in 2012. The growth I loved watching enthusiastic and gala, Feature, and without the ben- events at Film Streams, read on in and for all you have done to make is tremendous for the young people diverse audiences connect with efit of a star-studded evening at the All my best wishes this report—you will be amazed. Film Streams a part of our lives. who came to our first-Monday-of-the- these filmmakers through work Holland Center, so many of you chose for a wonderful 2016, month Student Night; the high school This increase could not have been pos- they’d created decades earlier. to support Film Streams’ programs Rachel Jacobson kids who field-tripped to the theater sible without a lot of hard work from Best, I’m proud to look back on a financially. As a result,for the sixth Film Streams Executive Director for Daytime Education Screenings; Film Streams staff, our all-volunteer Katie Weitz, PhD year full of programs that year in a row, we out-paced our and the host of preschoolers, summer Education Committee, and the teach- Film Streams touched on so many important budget goals and ended 2015 securely school kids, bigs and littles from Big ers who recognize the value of the Board Chair, 2013-2015 issues, including rape on college in the black. Due to this continued Brothers Big Sisters, and Completely presentation and discussion of film campuses, campaign finance reform, success and institutional stability, I Kids participants who took advantage as an art form. I am so proud to have of our regularly scheduled showtimes. been a small part of this incredibly tal- ented, devoted, and passionate team. First-Run films shown 5 6 in 2015

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25 foreign features 19 documentaries, New films from Films that garnered Oscar Shorts! from Belgium, Brazil, including portraits of rock master filmmakers 34 Academy Award The Academy Award- Canada, Denmark, France, icon Amy Winehouse, Paul Thomas Anderson, Nominations, Most Popular Nominated Short Films Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Nobel laureate Malala Olivier Assayas, Noah 26 Independent Spirit (various countries) Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Yousafzai, the first climbers Baumbach, The Dardenne Award Nominations, Documentaries STATE SENATOR Mauritania, New Zealand, to summit the most Brothers, Hou Hsiao- 3 L.A. Film Critics Inherent Vice (USA) Russia, Taiwan, and the UK. technically difficult peak in Hsien, Mike Leigh, Albert Awards, 6 Boston Society Amy (UK) Mr. Holmes (UK) TANYA COOK the world, and much more. Maysles, Jafar Panahi, of Film Critics Awards, He Named Me Far From and Wim Wenders; 5 New York Critics Circle How many films did you see at Film Malala (UAE/USA) the Madding Crowd (UK) celebrated artist Laurie Awards, 4 Village Voice Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015? Anderson; and emerging Poll Awards, 3 Gotham The Wolfpack (USA) Amy (UK/USA) voices Mia Hansen-Love, Independent Film Awards, In 2015, I watched at least 10 Joshua Oppenheimer, and 3 National Board Best of Enemies (USA) Room (USA) films at Film Streams. and Céline Sciamma. of Review Awards. (India/USA) Meru What We Do in the What were some of your favorite films Shadows (New Zealand) or events that you saw at Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015? While We’re Young (USA) Three movies in particular stand out as my He Named Me favorites. First is IRIS, which inspired me Malala (UAE/USA) to go home and clean out my closet so I can start dressing like her. I also enjoyed I DREAM Suffragette (UK) OF AN OMAHA WHERE... and AMY. By the numbers What do you appreciate 86, age of documentarian Frederick 7, percentage of the top 250 grossing about Film Streams? Wiseman, whose NATIONAL GALLERY films released theatrically in 2015 I like hearing about a film or filmmaker in and IN JACKSON HEIGHTS premiered that were directed by women; the national media and being able to see at the Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015 it at Film Streams immediately, and not 24, percentage of First-Run films months down the road. It’s nice to see films 26, age of Quebecois director shown at the Ruth Sokolof Theater in when they are relevant and new, and Film Xavier Dolan, whose film MOMMY 2015 that were directed by women Streams provides that to the Omaha area. wowed audiences in 2015 50, percentage of the top ten 3, number of iPhones used to most popular First-Run films shown film Sean Baker’s 2015 indie at the Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015 sensation TANGERINE that were women-led 5,000, estimated number of movies watched by the Angulo brothers, the subjects of the documentary hit THE WOLFPACK AMY Most Popular Classics of 2015

Blade Runner 1982 Repertory (USA/Hong Kong/UK) Looney Tunes 1944-1957 (USA) classics The Princess Bride 1987 (USA) 20 ​01: A Space Odyssey 1968 and (USA/UK) Members Select Winner Grey Gardens 1975 (USA) revivals The Muppet Christmas 8 Carol 1992 (USA) 9 shown in The Philadelphia Story 1940 (USA) 2015 It’s a Wonderful Revivals and Restorations Life 1946 (USA) Ghostbusters 1984 (USA) Grey Gardens The Great Dictator 1940 (USA) Eighth Annual June 26 – July 2 Members Select Winner 2001: A Space Odyssey One of the great cult films, January 2 – 8 this Maysles Brothers documentary introduced the world to Big and Little Over 800 members responded Edie Bouvier Beale, an Film Streams’ repertory programming to our Members Select poll, eccentric mother-daughter duo is generously sponsored by Omaha Steaks. choosing one of the best films of Little Fugitive living in a dilapidated mansion in Saturday, August 22 all time. Stanley Kubrick’s space the Hamptons. Lovingly restored epic narrowly beat out PLANET for the big screen by Janus Films. This landmark film, considered the OF THE APES, BREAKFAST AT first true American indie, was followed Katharine Hepburn: one of Robert’s grandsons, spoke Bjork, Nas, Leon Russell, Elliott TIFFANY’S, and GONE WITH by a talk from film scholar and curator Icon, Iconoclast before several screenings about his Smith, Kurt Cobain, and David Satyajit Ray’s THE WIND. Other popular The Apu Trilogy Jacob Perlin, Artistic Director of New February 14 – March 30 memories of working on Altman sets. Bowie. A sold-out screening of nominees — TO KILL York City’s Metrograph cinema. the punk classic THE DECLINE July 10 – 30 Celebrating Katharine Hepburn, A MOCKINGBIRD, BLADE Critics’ Choice OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION RUNNER, and Our friends at Janus Films delighted Blade Runner an icon and mold-breaker in October 23 – December 30 was complemented by a visit from the world of film and style, we THE PRINCESS BRIDE — cinephiles in 2015 with these gor- September 4 – 10 director Penelope Spheeris and her were booked later in 2015. geous restorations. In the 1950s, presented eleven of the legend’s To celebrate the importance of criti- Our most popular repertory cism to cinema, we asked some of our daughter Anna Fox, who produced The Apu Trilogy brought India into most beloved titles. In partnership a recent restoration of the film. title of 2015 is also one of the most with The Durham Museum, the favorite critics – from recently retired the golden age of international art-house film, following one indel- frequently requested at the Ruth series coincided with their costume Omaha World-Herald reporter Bob Sokolof Theater. The mother of Fischbach, to national voices such Forever Young The Great Dictator ible character, a free-spirited child exhibit, “Katharine Hepburn: Family & Children’s Series Sunday, January 18 all modern sci-fi, Ridley Scott’s Dressed for Stage and Screen.” as A.O. Scott and David Denby – to in rural Bengal who matures into Ongoing an adolescent urban student and gritty, dystopian masterpiece share some of the films that made In solidarity with our independent packed in enthusiastic audiences. Great Directors: them love the art form. Strong choices Attendance to our family- cinema colleagues who chose finally a sensitive man of the world. Robert Altman from folks with strong opinions, the friendly programming grew an to screen THE INTERVIEW in Eric Rohmer’s The Alloy Orchestra plays April 24 – June 8 selections in this series included amazing 46 percent in 2015, a spite of terroristic threats, and to The General indie gems, Hollywood classics, and celebrate the freedom of expression Tales of the Four Seasons testament to the enduring bril- Friday, September 18 This retrospective included classics treasures of world cinema. liance of classics like TO KILL A this art form embodies, we July 31 – August 29 M*A*S*H, McCABE AND MRS. MOCKINGBIRD, THE RED BALLOON, offered a free screening of Charlie Beginning in 1990, French New Wave The world-renowned Alloy Orchestra MILLER, and NASHVILLE, as Sights on Sounds GHOSTBUSTERS, BACK TO THE Chaplin’s 1940 masterpiece. returned to the Ruth Sokolof Theater well as deeper cuts like 3 WOMEN, master Eric Rohmer, then in his 70s, Winter 2015, Summer 2015 FUTURE, and LOONEY TUNES. directed four romantic fancies, each for a sixth time to perform their CALIFORNIA SPLIT, and BREWSTER lauded original score to Buster In 2015, we launched a recurring set in a different season. It wasn’t McCLOUD, most projected on 35mm. Made possible with support from Keaton’s heart-racing masterpiece. Local filmmaker Dana Altman, series for fans of great music until 2014 that all four of these films and great stories. The selections were released in the U.S., and it was touched on subjects as diverse as a rare treat to bring them to Omaha.

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“[My daughter] really enjoyed the CITIZEN KANE viewing yesterday… I admitted to her that I had not seen CITIZEN Film Streams’ KANE and now she is insisting that I see it so we can talk about it — so not only did you provide her with an education educational opportunity but you’re facilitating continuing interaction. Thanks for doing all that you do.” programs — parent of Central High School student continued to grow in 2015… with more than 5,000 attending free programs at our cinema, including Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes, which provided teachers Particle Fever November 3, 2015 Students collect lunch on their opportunities to bring their students to the theater MEMBER SPOTLIGHT way into the theater for SMALL CHANGE. for film-based field trips, and ourStudent Night Students from Central, Blair, and Bryan High Schools, plus (presented the first Monday of every month). Westside and Bryan Middle Schools, attended this film about the Large Hadron Collider. Creighton University physics Student Events 2015 professor Michael Cherney, who worked in the Swiss ELLEN HARGUS A Time for Burning The Kid Brooklyn Castle facility that houses the collider, Citizen Kane January 14, 2015 March 25, 2015 June 26, 2015 led the group in discussion. How many films did you see at Film September 29, 2015 This Oscar-nominated 1964 More than 170 children, many of Close to 170 high schoolers Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015? Orson Welles’ all-time classic The Class documentary about an Omaha whom had never before watched participating in the UNO Between 20 and 30. screened for 100 kids, fol- November 10 & 11, 2015 church’s efforts to integrate a silent film, delighted in Charlie SummerWorks program saw lowed by a discussion with played for students from Central Chaplin’s first feature-length this stirring documentary about This moving documentary on What were some of your favorite films KANEKO’s Michael Hollins. and Millard West High Schools. film. Post-film discussion an inner-city chess team. a diverse Parisian classroom or events that you saw at Film Streams’ Post-film discussion moderated led by KANEKO Program screened for youth from Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015? A Midsummer Bennington, Bellevue East, Burke, by City Councilman Ben Gray. Manager Michael Hollins. Looney Tunes I liked MR. TURNER, SALT OF THE EARTH, and Roncalli High Schools. July 15, 2015 Night’s Dream CITIZEN KOCH, AMY, ROOM. SUFFRAGETTE, October 6, 2015 Which Way Home Small Change More than 400 Peter Kiewit I loved. Really the whole experience. Oh, and January 27 & 28, 2015 April 6, 2015 UNO Theatre Department The Grapes of Wrath PULP FICTION and PRINCESS BRIDE! I worked Summer Fun students filled our December 1 & 2, 2015 Over 400 students from Omaha Nearly 150 students from theaters with laughter as many Chair D. Scott Glasser led a my schedule around the Hepburn ones. South and Burke High schools, Bennington, Benson, were introduced to the antics of discussion following director UNO film professor Mark Westside Middle School, and Burke, Central, North, and classic Warner Bros. characters. Michael Hoffman’s adaptation of Hoeger guided students What do you appreciate Cornerstone Christian School Northwest High Schools, plus Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. through John Ford’s iconic about Film Streams? attended this documentary on Bennington and Westside James Baldwin: adaptation of John Steinbeck’s It’s an amazing experience every time immigration. Post-show discus- Middle Schools saw Francois The Price of the Ticket Reel Injun Depression-era classic. I go. Whether I go to see a movie or to sions were led by Ramon Guerra, Truffaut’s French-language July 30, 2015 October 20, 21 & 22, 2015 volunteer, I learn something new and I see a professor from UNO’s Office of portrait of school-age kids. Over 300 students joined us for Au revoir les enfants something different. It’s just a present. Over 100 participants from the Latino/Latin American Studies a documentary that examines December 8 & 9, 2015 NorthStar Foundation, Omaha of the Great Plains (OLLAS). Song of the Sea the relationship between High School French students from Code School: Highlander, and Hollywood and American Bennington, Blair, Burke, Central, June 25, 2015 Girls, Inc. discussed this film on Rear Window Indians. Discussions led by staff Creighton Prep, Gross Catholic, Hundreds of youngsters from the author and activist James Baldwin from Native-focused production and Ralston experienced Louis February 3, 2015 Peter Kiewit Foundation Summer with director Karen Thorsen and company Vision Maker Media. Malle’s coming-of-age classic. Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 thriller Fun program visited the Ruth producer Douglas K. Dempsey. screened for students from Burke Sokolof Theater for this magical an- Organized with the Bemis Center High School and Westside imated tale based on Irish folk lore. for Contemporary Arts and Middle School. Post-film The Union for Contemporary Art. Film Streams’ Education program is supported by the John W. Carson Foundation through the Nebraska Arts Council discussion moderated by UNO and Nebraska Cultural Endowment, the Gifford Foundation, film professor Mark Hoeger. the Jetton Charitable Fund, and the Ike and Roz Friedman Foundation. “To hear the audience laugh, cry, and applaud together really brought it home for me that film moves and In 2015, we presented connects people in a way that other forms of art cannot. It's something about the created safe space, the created 37 special programs, community in the theater. Pretty great stuff.” — Amy Chittenden, including… Douglas County Health Center Foundation

20 screenings of substantive 10 screenings films on topics facing our with filmmakers community — Alzheimer’s research, and special guest artists She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry 2014 by a panel discussion with repre- interfaith understanding, welcoming in attendance May 14, 2015 sentatives from Queer Nebraska Sudanese refugees, gang violence, Youth Network, moderated by 33 different Film Streams and Planned Regional Director Ellen James of autism, and the women’s movement Parenthood of the Heartland partnering organization PFLAG. — followed by panel discussions community partners presented this special screen- ing on the modern women’s The Good Lie 2014 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT movement, followed by a June 2, 2015 discussion with an intergen- erational group of feminists. A panel discussion with former refugees from South Sudan, Selected Community Development Quote-along Screening moderated by Laura Weiss of and Special Programs Monty Python the Refugee Empowerment and the Holy Grail 1974 Center (formerly Southern Sudan May 16, 2015 Community Association), fol- PAUL ALLEN IV Free, Filmmaker Screening Free, Filmmaker Screening Alive Inside 2013 lowed this film about integrating Tohoku Tomo Becoming Bulletproof 2014 March 24, 2015 An interactive screening and asylum seekers into society. February 2, 2015 March 3, 2015 discussion about adapting this How many films did you see at Film A documentary about the salving quotable classic for the stage Presented with Omaha Sister Cities Presented with the Meyer Foundation Sing-along Screening Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015? qualities of music on patients with with the director and cast mem- Association, this documentary fea- for Disabilities, this film documents Mary Poppins 1964 Somewhere around 60 films. dementia, presented with Douglas bers of the Omaha Community tures interviews with Americans who a unique organization that allows a June 9, 2015 County Health Center Foundation. Playhouse’s “Spamalot.” volunteered to help victims of the 2011 diverse group of actors living with Some cast members of The What were some of your favorite films 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan. disabilities to film their first Western. Omar 2013 or events that you saw at Film Streams’ The Way He Looks 2014 Rose Theater’s production of April 6, 2015 “Mary Poppins: The Broadway Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015? Filmmaker Screening Mommy 2014 May 21, 2015 Presented with Middle East Cultural Musical” led the fun for this I loved the Local Filmmakers Showcase, the Loitering With Intent March 19, 2015 This Brazilian coming-of-age sing-along to MARY POPPINS. Oscar Shorts, BLADE RUNNER, the BACK TO February 12, 2015 and Educational Services, this story about a visually impaired A discussion presented with UNMC’s romantic thriller set against the THE FUTURE events, and all of the events gay high schooler was followed Continued on next page. Omaha native Tory Lenosky Behavioral Health Education Center tension of the Arab-Israeli conflict that had Q&A after. I loved the children’s presented her latest producing of Nebraska and The Kim Foundation was followed by a panel discus- series and LABYRINTH. I was so happy project, an indie comedy with complemented this screening, part sion with area college students. about the screening of THE THIRD MAN. Marisa Tomei and Sam Rockwell. of a regular run of Xavier Dolan’s There was too much good stuff to mention. film about a troubled teen. Free Screening Free Valentine’s Day Screening Into the Abyss 2011 What do you appreciate The Philadelphia Story 1940 World Peace and Other April 22, 2015 Local Filmmakers Showcase about Film Streams? February 14, 2015 4th-Grade Achievements A panel discussion followed this October 16 – 23 I appreciate the knowledge and apprecia- This free screening, sponsored Monday, March 9, 2015 free screening of Werner Herzog’s Our sixth annual program celebrating tion the Film Streams family has for film as an art form, and that translates to a great by Borsheims, kicked off our The World Peace Game, an affecting documentary on death area filmmakers, featuring work range of films featured. The community Katharine Hepburn reper- ingenious classroom activity that row inmates, presented with UNO’s by residents of Nebraska and involvement is a great plus, and I especially tory series in partnership with helps children think as citizens of Grace Abbott School of Social Work. Iowa. Curated by Saddle Creek love the support Film Streams gives to lo- the Durham Museum in style. the world, is profiled in this doc. recording artists Orenda Fink, Sarah Bohling, and Teal Gardner, cal filmmakers. I appreciate that with the Presented with local board game Free Screening and Saddle Creek staffers Nayef Aljuraid, CJ Olson, Jeff Tafolla, membership, the cost is low enough to make Of Many 2014 nonprofit Spielbound, this screening Autism: The Musical 2007 and Jadon Ulrich. Generously sponsored by Mutual of Omaha. it a regular thing. It’s weekly for me and some February 24, 2015 was followed by panel discussion. April 30, 2015 Selections: Husker Sand (Dir. Tommy Haines & Andrew Sherburne), A Goldfish of my friends, and sometimes even twice a A documentary following a rabbi and Documentary (Dir. Elizabeth Stehling & Steve Snell), 1975 Omaha Tornado A discussion with Elaine Hall, (Dir. Chris Machian & Jordan Pascale), The Edge of Illusion (Dir. Timothy David week. Film Streams feels like home base. I an imam who overcome historical one of the subjects of AUTISM: Orme), M34n Str33t, “Nite Owl” (Dir. Harrison Martin), Orenda Fink, “This is a Part only strayed one weekend to see STAR WARS, tensions to work together, presented THE MUSICAL, followed of Something Greater” (Dir. Aaron Gum), Silk Duck // Purple (Dir. Yates), Journey because, well, you know, STAR WARS. with the Tri-Faith Initiative. to Shiva-Loka (Dir. Nik Fackler), Dense (Dir. Krissy Hamm), Icky Blossoms, “In Folds” this free screening presented (Dir. Nik Fackler & Derek Pressnall), The Murder Ballad of James Jones (Dir. Jesse with Autism Action Partnership. Kreitzer), If Death Were Kind (Dir. Austin Blankenau, Megan Fleming & Dylan Adams). Filmmaker Screening Free Screening panel discussion on how this national Who Took Johnny 2014 Seeds of Time 2013 issue is at play in Omaha with local July 7, 2015 October 14, 2015 experts, activists, and thinkers. 2015 Income

For our first-ever Skype-in filmmaker A panel discussion followed Free Screening Q&A, director Michael Galinsky this alarming look at the global & Expenditures The Homestretch 2014 answered questions about his implications of climate change on documentary on the disappearance of farming, presented with Omaha November 10, 2015 Des Moines paperboy Johnny Gosch. Public Library’s Common Soil This affecting film on homeless teens, Seed Library and Edible Omaha. presented with Youth Emergency Free, Filmmaker Screening Services, was complemented by a dis- James Baldwin: A Rose Theater Event: cussion moderated by Omaha World- The Price of the Ticket 1989 I Dream of Herald columnist Erin Grace, with Contributed support (59%) July 30, 2015 an Omaha Where… YES’ Director of Program Services Cindy Goodin and two youth who Individuals $386,500 A discussion with director Karen October 21, 2015 have benefitted from YES services. Thorsen and producer Douglas K. A film document of nation- Corporations $88,000 Foundations $318,000 Dempsey accompanied their portrait ally known performer Daniel Disney’s Alice Comedies of the groundbreaking novelist, Beatty’s theater workshops with Government grants $104,500 poet, and civil rights activist James survivors of Omaha gang violence. December 5, 2015 Special events $0 We joined forces with The New Baldwin. Presented with the Bemis MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Center for Contemporary Arts and Filmmaker Screening Philharmonic and the Omaha Total contributed $897,000 The Union for Contemporary Art in A Borrowed Identity 2014 Symphony to present two showings conjunction with Native Omaha Days. October 27, 2015 of a collection of Disney’s Alice Screenwriter Sayed Kashua was on Comedies with live scores. Local Earned revenues (41%) Filmmaker Screening hand for this screening of a film, based musician Dan McCarthy accompa- Box office $339,500 Iris First-Run (PG-13) on his memoir, about a Palestinian nied two shorts with original piano Friday, August 21, 2015 boy who is admitted to a prestigious compositions, and 15 members of Concessions $181,500 JOHN SWEENEY Producer Laura Coxson joined us for Jewish school in Jerusalem. Presented the Omaha Symphony played the Merchandise $500 this special screening, part of a one- with UNO’s Schwalb Center for original scores along with two others. Sales tax on taxable revenues – $41,000 week run of Albert Maysles’ portrait Israel & Jewish Studies with a Membership dues $118,000 How many films did you see at Film of nonagenarian style icon Iris Apfel. post-show discussion featuring Ongoing Interest-sav/shortterm inv $1,000 Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015? fellow Israeli writer Assaf Gavron. Rental revenue $15,500 Over 80. Women on the Verge of Free Screening The Metropolitan Program Services fees $12,500 a Nervous Breakdown 1988 Opera: Live in HD What were some of your favorite September 16, 2015 Who is Dayani Cristal? 2013 Total earned revenues $627,500 films or events that you saw at Film Our longest and most enduring November 3, 2015 Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater in 2015? Pedro Almodóvar’s campy comedy, collaboration, presented with Gael Garcia Bernal helmed this To/from unrestricted net assets – $326,500 an inspiration for Opera Omaha’s Opera Omaha, featuring Prelude Grateful regards for the diverse special documentary investigating the journey production of The Barber of Seville, Talks before all live broadcasts. programs and the family series, along with was preceded by an aria performed of a Central American immigrant Total income $1,198,000 the unique Alloy Orchestra. Unparalleled! by baritone John Moore and followed whose body was discovered in the New York Film Arizona desert. Presented with the by a discussion with opera director Critics Series What do you appreciate Michael Shell and Spanish film Latin American Studies Initiative about Film Streams? at Creighton University, this free A series of preview screenings of scholar Dr. Steven Torres of OLLAS. The theater delivers distinctive moments screening and panel discussion were first-run films with special added Expense in life, a brief yet profound escape from our sponsored by Robert Stofferson. content, including interviews with Citizen Koch 2013 General programming $430,500 daily life. Our love of cinema provides us cast and filmmakers conducted by September 29, 2015 with personal and incisive considerations. Rolling Stone reviewer Peter Travers. First-Run films $343,500 My Brooklyn 2012 Each staff person fosters a charming, Presented with Common Cause November 10, 2015 Repertory films $63,000 Nebraska and Nebraskans for Shown in 2015: Every Secret Thing, Education programs $44,500 pleasant, and benevolent atmosphere. Presented with inCOMMON Digging For Fire, James White Film Streams — a reel gem. Always touches Civic Reform, this documen- Community Dev. & Special Programs $68,000 tary on campaign finance was Community Development, this film our cinematic heart. Mirth and merriment followed by a panel discussion. on gentrification was followed by a Total programming expense (79%) $949,000 abound. On with the show. Enjoy!

Management & General (13%) $158,000

Fundraising (8%) $91,000

Total expense $1,198,000

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Mrs. Frances Blumkin Jeff & Susie Johnston Miles Waggener Anne Kotlik Sheri Kennedy & Todd White Charles Gifford Advisory Gifts & Sarah & Adam Yale Rik Bonness Jim & Ruth Keene & Joanna Greenwood Jim Foyt Tammy & John Williams Accountant David Boyer Mike & Barb Kelly Pat & Judd Wagner Donations Mike & Meaghen Wostoupal David Jacobson, Founding Chair Board Head Projectionist $1,000 – $2,499 & Rolando Garcia Steve Kenyon Don & Angie Wells Mike & Holly Boyer Peter & Kristae Zandbergen & Mary Stolinski Tracy & John Wells Caitlin LaVelle-Gustafson $20,000+ Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Kurt Andersen Anonymous** John & Lynne Boyer Dennis & Claire Kirlin Watie White Development Associate Bob Foyt Anonymous The Abariotes Family Dr. Frederick Bronski $250 – $499 Maxine & Joe Kirshenbaum Sandra Whitlock Mark Javitch Douglas County Visitor Alley Poyner Macchietto, Inc. Karen & Brent Burmood Judy & Jim Wigton Danny Lee Ladely Projectionist Anonymous****** The Doctors Kissell Improvement Fund Jean Ann Ballinger Leslie Sanders & Kevin Burr Chauncey Wilkins MD Kelly & James Adair Brad & Amy Knuth Gerry Lauritzen Brooke Masek The Holland Foundation & Ward Peters Tina & John Cherica John & Mary Wilson Robb Nansel Trent Allen Dick & Deb Koesters Joe Knapp National Endowment JK Barker Foundation Bruce & Lisa Dale Carol H. Kolar Mary & John Windle Program and Outreach for the Arts Maureen & Rich Anderl Daniel Lonergan Hillary Nather-Detisch Roger Blauwet Janet Davis Sarah Ann & John Kotchian Nikki Zimmerman Projectionist Nebraska Arts Council/ Harold & Marian Andersen Coordinator Borsheims Fine Claudia & Tony Deeb Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Damian Zuerlein Robert E. (Bob) Mundy, Secretary Nebraska Cultural Jewelry & Gifts Jono Anzalone Joel Schlessinger Endowment Eunie & Norm Denenberg & Andrew Gleason Suzy Kratochvil & Ed Lindsay Debbi & Speedy Zweiback Thomas Latchford John K. and Lynne D. Boyer Robyn Devore Marie & Jack Kubat Alexander Payne Molly Welsh Omaha Steaks Family Foundation Phyllis Aronson Michael B. Yanney, Ben & Janna Drickey Mary Ann Lamanna Peter Kiewit Foundation Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Ann & Ed Batchelder Projectionist Karen & Robert Duncan Patricia & Louis Lamberty Betiana Simon Director Emeritus Operations Manager The Sherwood Foundation Dr. Douglas Anne Begley Tributes Kim Dunovan & Jerre Tritsch Paul & Annette Smith & Karen Brouillette Patty C & John B Jennifer Larsen & Joe Sisson Paul G. Smith, Chair Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein Matt Maine Sokolof/Javitch Family Sherry Brown Beth Eliason Myriel (My) Boes Patrick Leahy & Memorials Aaron Haug Weitz Family Foundation Eric Bunderson Mark & Dannette Eveloff Steve & Leslie Bogue David Levin Projectionist Bill & Deanne Fairfield Robert & Diane Lewis In Memory of Stephen J. Abariotes Ted Warin, Treasurer Associate Manager Bruce & Sharon Clawson Gary & Sylvia Bohn The Abariotes Family $10,000 – $19,999 Ronald Cohn Tom & Darlynn Fellman Sandi & Bill Bruns Rocky Lewis Mary E. Kaiman Katie Weitz, PhD; Past Chair Connie White Creighton University Anne & Mike Fenner Russ & Jan Burton Meredith Fuller & Jim Luyten Sean Pratt Anonymous Dr. David & Judi Finkle Jason & Bree MacTaggart In Memory of Dawn Busenbark Finance Jesuit Community at Patrick & Jane Carmody Henry Davis Sarah Bay Yale Balcony Booking Michael & Laura Alley Creighton University Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Anne & James Carroll Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Shift Manager John W. Carson Foundation Linda & Tim Daugherty Col. Patricia Fornes & Greg & Laura Chambers Christine & Sean Malloy In Honor of Film Streams Committee Volunteers Mona & Marshall Faith Col. Doug Marshall Stuart & Amy Chittenden Karla & John Marburger Joe Sparano Henry Davis Morgan & Walter Hecht Kevin Rooney Ike & Roz Friedman Hillary Nather-Detisch Betty G. Foster Christian Tom Marfisi Jeff Beck Graphic Designer Foundation & John Detisch Rick Shever & Debra Christensen Gary Marshall & Ilka Oberst In Memory of Gail Ruth Levin Community Shift Manager The Gifford Foundation Roger & Jody duRand & Mark Goodman Joel Chudy Anna & John May David Levin Tina Cherica Jetton Charitable Fund Gary & Kathy Ensz Vic Gutman & Associates Craig Clawson Susan & Steve McWhorter In Memory of Don Gleason Katherine Gillespie 2015 Interns through the Omaha Catherine & Terry Ferguson Terry & Judy Haney Mary Coady-Leeper Sam & Alice Meisels Shiela & Timothy Quinn Development Mark Javitch Community Foundation Nick Beaulieu Carol Gendler Melanie & David Hecker & Tad Leeper Sue Meyers Shift Manager Jack & Stephanie Koraleski In Memory of Jim Heller Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Tim Held & Jay Worden Susie & Dennis Collins Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Committee Daniel Lonergan Bluestem Prairie Foundation Nancy Heller Andrew Douglas Joan Heistand Nancy Heller Senator Tanya Cook Dr. Gilles & Kerry Monif Mike & Susan Lebens In Honor of Polly & Ted Hoff Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mary Cortese Emily & Craig Moody Paul G. Smith Kaitlan McDermott Tina & Dan Lonergan Nancy and David Jacobson Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado Jane Huerter & Dick Jeffries Roderic & Donna Hewlett Kathryne Cutler George & Jill Morrissey Bob & Maggie Mundy Rik Bonness Shelby Seier Richard & Joanie Jacobson Christine & Bradley Hinton & Boyd Littrell M.E. Mulcahy Rabbi Aryeh Azriel Ted Warin Mutual of Omaha Matthew & Donna Johnson Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Dan & Mary Ann Mulhall In Honor of Rachel Jacobson Sam Walker Jack & Gretchen Brickson Mason Schumaker Gary & Sally Kaplan Shari Hofschire Mary & Kurt Davey Michael & Kimberly Murphy Kali Baker Katie Weitz, PhD Mogens Knudsen Jun & Ree Kaneko Jannette Davis Lisa & Larry Murray In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky Barbara & Wally Weitz Hal & Ashlee Koch Laurie & Charles Kay Maggie Diers Yost Bruce & Mary-Beth Muskin Janie Kulakofsky Ward Chambers John & Wende Kotouc George Kleine & Tom Knox Bob & Betty Dorr Nite Owl In Memory of David Lerner Education $5,000 – $9,999 Emily & Clark Lauritzen Robyn & Jim Kortan Sherry & Jim Douglas Sandy & Alan Nogg Stacy L. Lerner Julie Cobb Shane & David Kotok Linda & Charles Duckworth Anonymous Philip & Cynthia Lee Bob Nordyke In Memory of Phil Schrager Committee Kathryn Larimer Cathy Eberle & Lourdes Gouveia Sarah Gilbert MVVs (Most Valuable Volunteers 2015) Mogens & Cindy Bay Allan & Janie Murow Terri Schrager Stacy L. Lerner Lisa & Gary Epstein Omaha Chamber of Sue & Chris Behr Diana Nevins Ron Azoulay Jennifer Maassen Jill & Mike Erman Commerce In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon David Jacobson Cindy Andersen Ellen Hargus Brenna Paulson Coolidge Corner Theatre / Sharee & Murray Newman Tom & Jennifer Pansing Jim & Jordana Glazer Alexander Bohan Mary Helms Jay Robinson Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Richard & Joan O’Brien Chris McClellan John & Trish Fahey Mark Hoeger In Memory of Missy Vangreen Howard Liu Roger B. Devor Peggy C. Payne Dede McFayden-Donahue Bev & Dick Fellman Ann Pape Maija Briedis Joe Holm Rex Shields & Pat Donahue Kurt Vangreen Cindy & Scott Heider Jill & Terry Petersen Ron & Mary A. Ferdig John & Joyce Passarelli Michael Hollins Bunny Buss Kate Hughes Virginia Stauffer Mark & Vera Mercer Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Nancy & David Jacobson Tom & Patti Peterson Christine & Mauro Fiore Eric Pearson In Memory of Larry L. Waller Jessica & Mike Mogis & Lorraine Chang Kelsey Campbell Nancy Johnson Anne Twedt Kutak Rock LLP Lou Anne Rinn Mary Lee & Ed Fitzsimmons Louena Guidera Tracy Stanko Mark Kratina Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Doug & Connie Pera Kerri Dietz Pillen Susan J. Kuzela Mary Wampler Gerry & Bruce Lauritzen Cynthia Schneider Anne C. Foley Senator & Mrs. Ben Nelson John & Julie Petr John & Elizabeth Lauritzen & Sylvia Cohn/Rose Kim M. Folta Jannette Taylor Michael McCauley Patsy Doughty Elaine Litton Marjorie Waterman Foundation Blumkin Foundation Nancy F. Noddle Diane & Jere Fonda Drs. Lewis & Winifred Pinch In Kind Tracy Formaro-Riley Courtney Mault Streck, Inc. Patty & Steve Nogg Sara Foxley Lenore Polack Tracey Menten Lincoln Financial Foundation Pat Gobel Jacquie Montag Nancy & Mike McCarthy Jeff & Maria Sauvageau Harriet A. Otis Susan & Clark Fry Hobson & Denise Powell Support Kevin McCarthy Susan Scherl Robert L. Ottemann Rick & Mary Fulton Sara & Gary Radil Robert Patterson 91.5 KIOS FM Terrie & John Ringwalt Terri Schrager & Kim Kalkowski Dr. Bill L. Gaus John & Linda Burt Rebrovic Alley Poyner Macchietto Julie Rowse Dr. & Mrs. Joel & Nancy Julie Morsman Schroeder Bob & Kay Owen Mary Kay & Bob Gerken Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Schlessinger Foundation Polly & Frank Partsch The Gilbert Family Peggy Reinecke B & G Tasty Foods Nancy Schlessinger Jim & Kathy Simpson John & Dianne Scott Robert M. Patterson Rita & Ivan Gilreath & Dean Arkfeld Barnhart Press In Memory Anne Thorne Weaver Aaron & Robin Shaddy William & Jeanne Penry Jim & Jordana Glazer Tom Richter The Bookworm Bill Steinke Valmont Industries, Inc. Don & Beth Van de Water Pat & Gayle Ray James & Janice Gleason Zac Robbins Erin Eppenbaugh Photography Film Streams remembers the supporters Kate & Roger Weitz John Wilhelm Curtis Reed & Jo Ann Quinif Karen Gluck Kim & Bill Roberts Hilton Omaha Weston Thompson Drew & Meredith Weitz Mary Beth & Jim Winner Todd Robinson Don Goldstein The Learning Exchange International Minute Press and volunteers our community recently lost. Mike & Brenda Whealy Christine Young & Cheryle Manasil Tom & Marylu Gouttierre Rick Rubio Jackson Street Booksellers David Weisser Ron Widman Kristin & Hadi Zahra Jay & Suzanne Robinson Kimberly Grassmeyer Peggy M. Rupprecht Kitchen Table Steve Abariotes Angela Foyt George H. Payne II Barbara Schlott Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick & Carol Russell Kutak Rock LLP Katie Weitz, PhD; Harold W. Andersen Jane Keller David Rosenberg $500 – $999 Security National Bank Michelle Gress Liz Ryan & Steve Langan The Learning Exchange Fred Backer Bonnie Leonhardt Rev. John P. Schlegel, SJ $2,500 – $4,999 Abby & Jason Shiffermiller Cheryl Griffin Jeanne & Pat Salerno Lot 2 Ed. Committee Chair Baird Holm LLP Anonymous** Kay M. Shilling M.D. & Chuck Lenosky Jeffrey Schrager & Anne York Microsoft Corporation Soralee & Jerry Cohn Jackie McCabe Cynthia Schneider Norman and Frances Jane Alseth Rob & Norma Shoemaker Mike & Kathy Gross Mark Howard Schulze Omaha Mail, Inc. Tim Coniglio John Murphy Fred Simon Batt Family Fund Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Robert Slovek Teri & Carl Gumbiner Mike & Kim Schwab Oxide Design Co. Thomas Fay Sadie Alexandra Nather Kate Sommer Dan & Esther Brabec Tom & Susie Baechle & Karen O’Dowd John & Emily Guzallis Lourdes Secola Quench Fine Wines Bev Fellman Kelly Outson Blaine Ward Bunny & Larry Buss David Baker & Lisa Sandlin Susan & Charles Smith Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru & Sheldon Lerner Saddle Creek First National Bank George & Nancy Behringer Sandra Squires Rosalyn Hansen April Shaughnessy The Slowdown Dan & Jennifer Hamann Bill & Monica Blizek Squires Household Lynn Harland Marty & Aveva Shukert The Reader If your loved one was a member and is not noted here, we are Karen & Jim Linder Carol & Steven Bloch Rich & Tracy Stanko & Harmon Maher Lane & Dave Sidebottom The River 89.7 FM sorry for your loss. If you’d like, you may notify [email protected].

List includes 2015 contributions. For corrections, please email [email protected]. Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater 2015 Annual Report

One of our most popular shots on Instagram in 2015 was taken halfway through our community’s annual day of giving, Omaha Gives! By the end of May 21, 2015, over 220 donors contributed nearly $35,000 toward programs at the Ruth Sokolof Theater.