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Celebrate. Explore. Ignite. OCTOBER 3-7, 2018 NINTH ANNUAL chagrinfilmfest.org PRESENTED BY COHEN & COMPANY PROUD SPONSORS 9 Northeast Ohio’s First Social Network 2 CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL • October 3-7, 2018 Documentary Welcome to the 2018 S Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Celebrate. Explore. Ignite. with us at the 9th Annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival! We’re excited to celebrate the 89 remarkable documentary films from around the globe, explore the power of the human spirit and ignite your imagination with the compelling stories they tell. On behalf of the hundreds of people who have made this Festival a reality, a heartfelt welcome to what we believe will be an unforgettable five days. With the inspiration of our son David, the founding vision of the Festival has been to honor the unstoppable passion of the documentary filmmaker and to give a voice to their unique stories. We are proud that the Festival has stayed true to this mission and has impacted so many. I hope that you’ll have the chance to meet some of the filmmakers during the Festival and join me in thanking them for inspiring us with these compelling films. A special thanks to the Festival sponsors, volunteers, supporters and the entire community for all you have done to make this vision a reality. In sincere appreciation, Mary Ann Quinn Ponce Founder and Director, Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Inspired by the filmmaking spirit of David Ponce The Inspiration . “what the human spirit is capable of” Filmmaker and Chagrin Falls An excerpt from David’s letter to the director High School alumnus David of Sparrow Village, Roodepoort, South Africa…July 27, 2006 Ponce wrote this letter about his documentary “The Lost Sparrows of Roodepoort” “Nothing is as important to me as producing a even as he faced his own battle with leukemia. He work that is true to Sparrow and showing those succumbed six weeks later at the age of 20. It was David’s who have not visited, just what the human drive to share with the world spirit is capable of when faced with something “just what the human spirit is capable of ” that inspires immensely dark and frightening. And to this, I us to bring this festival to his hometown. forever owe gratitude and have sworn to myself to produce something substantial in propagating the idea of hope and joy in the face of something so ugly.” This Festival is dedicated to the unique spirit of the talented filmmakers who share their stories with us. Chagrin Documentary Film Fest has been named “Top 50 Film Fests Worth the Entry Fee” 6 years running, by MovieMaker Magazine October 3-7, 2018 • CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL 3 Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Special Events In addition to thought-provoking documentaries, don’t miss these special events all around Chagrin Falls! FILM FEST 5K RACE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - 9 AM Chagrin Falls High School 400 E. Washington St. To benefit LifExtraordinary Kick off the 2018 CDFF with a 5K race through Chagrin Falls for a great cause! Presented by Peppertree Capital. FILM FEST LIGHTS THE FALLS! NIGHTLY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 through SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 The 9th Anniversary Festival spotlight is on Chagrin Falls as the upper falls are lit nightly! Sponsored by First Federal Lakewood INTERNATIONAL THEME DINNER & FILM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 South Franklin Circle Radius Restaurant Minute Doc Contest entries. 2018 Festival 16575 S. Franklin St. ENTERTAINMENT - 6:00 PM $10 - Included with Festival Membership DINNER reservations beginning at 5:30 PM Fevered Dreams Band Call Radius for reservations (440) 247-1334 PREVIEW and FILMS - 7:00 PM SALAD LUNCHEON AND FILMS FILM at 7:30 PM Bring your chair or blanket THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 11:30 AM Film: Tripped Up (78 minutes) Sponsored by the Chagrin Valley Chamber St Joan of Arc Church Film tickets and dinner reservations are of Commerce 496 E. Washington St. sold separately. FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT Enjoy a wonderful salad lunch and a selec- tion of 2018 Festival short films. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Hosted by the St. Joan of Arc Women’s Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Committee 40 River Street $20 - Included with Festival Membership RED CARPET - 6:30 PM Advance tickets only OPENING AND FILM - 7:15 PM WHISKEY TASTING Celebrate the 9th An- HAPPY HOUR nual Festival Opening THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 5:30 PM with champagne, popcorn and a much Chagrin Falls Township Hall anticipated documentary. 83 N. Main St. CELEBRATION OF Film: Love, Gilda (86 minutes) Celebrating the igniters in the regional spirit THE CHAGRIN VALLEY $20 - included with Festival Membership industry as we taste the whiskey they craft TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Sponsored by Cohen & Company FILMS: Rust Belt Renaissance (6 minutes) #CLE4DLC (4 minutes) Riverside Park (Rain location: Chagrin Falls The Curators (12 minutes) Township Hall) DOCS & DONUTS Tasting with Cleveland Whiskey and Tom’s THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 8:30 AM Celebrate the community that makes this Foolery Distillery, Food provided by M Italian inspiring event happen as we kick off an St Joan of Arc Church $35/Included with Igniter Level Membership unforgettable five days. 496 E. Washington St. and above Get a taste of the festival with a fun-filled Join us for donuts, coffee, and docs! Advance tickets required; limited seating evening, family-friendly short films and One Film: A selection of short films from the Sponsored by M Italian and Superior Beverage 4 CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL • October 3-7, 2018 FESTIVAL CLOSING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 6:00 PM Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Celebrate another unforgettable CDFF 2018 with Fiddlin’ film subject Presley Barker in a rousing bluegrass performance. $15 - Included with Festival Membership EXPLORING THE BLOCKCHAIN PHENOMENON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 11:00 AM Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Film: The Blockchain and Us (30 minutes) Followed by a panel with the innovators in the NEO blockchain forefront: Bernie Moreno, David Gilbert, Steve McHale and Steve Santamaria Light lunch following in the CVLT lobby $22 - included with Festival Membership $10 - film only Sponsored by the Bernie Moreno Companies AFTERNOON TEA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 3:00 PM FESTIVAL AWARDS CEREMONY Chagrin Falls Historical Society SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 8:00 PM 87 E. Washington St. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Afternoon tea and Film: The Hello Girls: The 40 River Street Army’s Special Weapon in World War I (56 Red Carpet - 7:00 pm minutes) The night sparkles with guest directors $15 - Included with Festival Membership and film enthusiasts as the 2018 Festival Hosted by Best Food Friends Awards and $15,000 in prize funds are presented. Free and open to the public. WHEN TOMMY MET SALLY POETRY READING WITH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM CHRISTINE HOWEY FESTIVAL CLOSING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 5:30 PM TO 6:30 PM Chagrin Documentary Film Festival SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 6:00 PM 49 W. Orange Street Valley Art Center Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 155 Bell St. Raise a glass, make a toast and celebrate 40 River Street Tour the VAC galleries and meet the subject lifetime partnerships and one special 50th Celebrate another unforgettable CDFF with of the film Exact Change for a poetry read- wedding anniversary. Fiddlin’ film subject Presley Barker in a rous- ing. Wine and cheese reception free and Open to Festival Members, Pass Holders – ing bluegrass performance. open to the public. and special guests. $15 - Included with Festival Membership October 3-7, 2018 • CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL 5 2018 Film Festival Sponsors We wish to thank the following: PRESENTING PLATINUM GOLD SILVER Chagrin VALLEY TIMES SPOTLIGHT Rotary Club of the Chagrin Valley SUPPORTING 6 CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL • October 3-7, 2018 FILM SPONSORS FUNDING PROVIDED BY Foundation Support: Emily Waters Foundation GENEROUS IN KIND SUPPORT PROVIDED BY Best Food Friends COMMUNITY PARTNERS VALLEY Chagrin Falls CENTER Schools The Robert Halliday Co., Ltd. October 3-7, 2018 • CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL 7 Welcome to the 2018 Chagrin Documentary Film Festival! This overview includes times, film locations and special events Schedule is subject to change: Please check the festival website for changes and updates. Detailed film listing begins on page 14. Chagrin Valley Chagrin Falls Tuesday Wednesday Little Theatre Township Hall October 2 October 3 11 AM Preview Night Cohen & Company Day Human Spirit Shorts Riverside Park Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 12 PM Celebration of the Chagrin Valley 11:30 am Human Spirit Shorts Thriving with Prince’s Tale (16 mins.) pg. 44 Cerebral Palsy 7:00 pm Festival Preview The Enlightenment Project (19 mins.) Front Yard Players (4 mins.) (p.34) pg. 39 pg. 40 Mr. Connolly Has ALS (32 mins.) pg. 42 Lotte that Silhouette Girl 1 PM 1:00 pm Above The Drowning Sea (93 mins.) Above The (10 mins.) pg. 42 3:00 pm When Lambs Become Lions (76 mins.) The School of Honk (12 mins.) Drowning Sea 5:15 pm Death Metal Grandma (13 mins.) pg. 39 pg. 44 (p.32) Alone in the Becoming Marilyn Monroe tomnoddy (12 mins.) pg. 44 (62 mins.) Game (p.22) The Kaleidoscope Guy at the 2 PM 7:15 pm Festival Opening Night Market (21 mins.) pg. 42 Love, Gilda (86 mins.) One Minute Doc Contest Finalists (20 mins.) Chagrin Falls Township Hall 12:00 pm Mrs. Schneider (10 mins.) pg. 43 South Franklin Circle PM Thriving with Cerebral Palsy (42 mins.) 3 5:00 pm Human Spirit Shorts When Lambs 1:30 pm Alone in the Game (95 mins.) My Grandfather’s Memory Become Lions 3:30 pm Badass Beauty Queen (66 mins.) Book (4 mins.) pg. 43 (p.22) 5:10 pm The Light (7 mins.) pg.