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Photo: still from The Forgotten Kingdom. Andrew Mudge, Director WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL 2014 over, it can be seen as a microcosm of what is at stake in a time of fiscal crises, ideologically-driven budgets and Venues Saturday, April 26 social reforms. Tupelo Music Hall 188 S Main St, White River Junction (parking on site) DIRTY WARS OTELO BURNING Hotel Coolidge 10:00 AM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall 39 S. Main Street, White River Junction (parking on street) 4:00 PM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall Documentary • USA • 87 Minutes • Unrated Documentary • USA • 57 Minutes • Unrated Main Street Museum 58 Bridge Street, White River Junction (park on street) Dirty Wars follows investiga- Shot in Durban, South tive reporter Jeremy Scahill Africa, the film tells CATV (at the Tip Top Building) into the heart of America’s the story of a group of 85 N Main Street, White River Junction (parking on site) covert wars, from Afghani- township kids who dis- stan to Yemen, Somalia and cover the joy of surfing. beyond. Part political thriller It’s set in 1989, against Friday, April 25 and part detective story, Dirty a backdrop of brew- Wars is a gripping journey ing conflict between THROUGH A LENS DARKLY into one of the most im- two political groups in portant and underreported Lamontville. On the 2:00 PM • FREE • At Tupelo Music Hall stories of our time. day that Nelson Mandela is released from prison, Otelo is forced to choose between surfing success and justice. Documentary • USA • 92 Minutes PATHBREAKING YOUTUBE This is a beautifully made, insightful and entertaining Thomas Allen Harris’s film that captures a turbulent time in the history of South extraordinary docu- 12:30 PM • FREE • At Tupelo Music Hall Africa. mentary is a unique examination of they Google’s Head of Community Affairs Matt Dunne way black photogra- will present ways in which the YouTube platform has GMO OMG changed and empowered creators. phers—and their sub- 6:45 PM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall jects—have used the camera as a tool for social change from the time photog- AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY: Documentary • USA • 85 Minutes • Rated PG raphy was invented to the present. The film tackles the Director and concerned burden of representation and serves as a testament to the THE EVOLUTION OF father Jeremy Seifert is in redemptive powers of creativity. GRACE LEE BOGGS search of answers. How A unique examination of they way black photogra- do GMOs (genetically phers—and their subjects—have used the camera as a 2:00 PM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall modified organisms) affect tool for social change from the time photography was Documentary • USA • 82 Minutes • Unrated our children, the health invented to the present. The film tackles the burden of of our planet, and our What does it mean to representation and serves as a testament to the redemp- freedom of choice? These be an American revo- tive powers of creativity. and other questions take lutionary today? Grace Seifert on a journey from Screening of the film was made possible with support Lee Boggs is a 98-year- his family’s table to Haiti, Paris, Norway, and the lobby from Jamie and Nancy Horton. old Chinese American of agro-giant Monsanto, from which he is unceremoni- woman in ously ejected. Along the way we gain insight into a DIGITAL DIASPORA FAMILY RE- whose vision of revolu- question that is of growing concern to citizens the world tion will surprise you. A writer, activist, and philosopher over: what’s on your plate?. UNION (DDFR) rooted for more than 70 years in the African American The screening of the film is made possible with support movement, she has devoted her life to an evolving revo- 3:45 PM • FREE • At Tupelo Music Hall from Bill Stetson. lution that encompasses the contradictions of America’s The innovative transmedia companion to the film past and its potentially radical future. Panel discussion follows with Will Allen of Cedar Circle Farm and Sylvia Davatz of Solstice Seeds. —Through a Lens Darkly—the “Family Reunion” The screening of the film is made possible with support re-imagines the social network by inviting audiences from Railroad Row. Cuisine available between GMO OMG and Go For Sis- to participate in building the One World One Family ters provided by Elixer Restaurant, 188 S Main St, White Album (#1WORLD1FAMILY) by uploading and sharing River Junction, VT their own family photos. Festival goers are invited to SHORT TERM 12 upload images to Instagram using #1WORLD1FAMILY 2:00 PM • $9/7 • At Main Street Musuem GO FOR SISTERS and #DDFRtv tag. Drama–USA–96 Minutes–Rated R DDFR at WRIF was made possible with support from Lia 9:15 PM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall Rothstein. SHORT TERM 12 is Drama • USA • 123 Minutes • Unrated told through the eyes of Grace (Brie Larson), OPENING NIGHT GALA/RECEPTION/ a twenty-something THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM supervisor at a foster care facility for at-risk 6:00/7:00 PM • $35 • At Tupelo Music Hall teenagers. Grace 96 Minutes comes to find—in both her work and the new teenager in her care—surprising sources of redemption. And The party begins at 6 with a cash bar and delicious hors while the subject matter is complex and often dark, this d’oeuvres provided by Mel’s Gourmet/Tastes of Africa. lovingly realized film finds truth and humor in unex- Andrew Mudge’s remark- pected places. able first feature-leg is also the first full-length film ever made in Leso- WISCONSIN RISING tho, an ancient and rug- 4:00 PM • $9/7 • At Main Street Musuem Two-time Academy Award nominee John Sayles (Lone ged kingdom in southern Star) returns to the Mexican border. Bernice and Fon- Africa. The protagonist, Documentary • USA • 57 Minutes • Unrated tayne grew up the closest of friends, but took very dif- Atang, leaves the hustle Following Governor ferent paths in life. But when Bernice’s son Rodney goes of Johannesburg to return to his ancestral land of Le- Scott Walker’s an- missing on the Mexican border, she needs someone who sotho, where he must bury his estranged father in the nouncement of his can navigate Rodney’s world without involving the po- remote, mountainous village where he was born. Stirred controversial ‘Budget lice… and turns to Fontayne. The pair enlists the services by memories of his youth, he falls in love with his child- Repair Bill,’ the people of Freddy Suárez (), a disgraced hood friend, Dineo, now a radiant young schoolteacher. of Wisconsin rose up, ex-LAPD detective, and plunge into the underbelly of Discussion with Forgotten Kingdom Director Andrew occupied their state Tijuana, quickly finding themselves in a potentially Mudge immediately after the film. capitol and took to the streets. While Wisconsin Rising deadly cat-and-mouse game with a ruthless gang of hu- highlights one state’s rejection of a conservative take- man traffickers. WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL 2014 epic quest for a grown-up bed. Matt was the director of Tiller. The procedure is now performed by only four photography of this charming comedy that comments on doctors in the United States, all former colleagues of Dr. Sunday, April 27 the intrusion of technology into our personal lives. Matt Tiller, who risk their lives every day in the name of their will also show excerpts and talk about his work on Star unwavering commitment toward their patients. LOCAL FILMMAKERS SCREENINGS Trek, the web series. Film screening made possible with support from Pat & CELEBRATION Matt Bucy is a filmmaker, pilot, architect and developer Glowa and Donald O. Kollisch. who lives in White River Junction, but travels around the 10:00 AM–7PM • Free • At Hotel Coolidge country shooting films for other people and himself. INEQUALITY FOR ALL While many people think of New York or LA as the plac- 2:15 PM: Anne Macksoud, The Wisdom To Survive es to go if you want to be a filmmaker, the Upper Valley (2014, 55 min.) 5:15 PM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall is actually a hotbed of filmmaking talent! We showcase Climate change is here. Will we have the wisdom to Documentary • USA • 89 Minutes • Rated PG six filmmakers this year: Brothers Billy and Aaron Sharff, survive? The film features thought leaders and activists Anne Macksoud, Jeffrey Ruoff, Stefan Van Norden, in the realms of science, economics and spirituality Douglas Harp, and Matt Bucy. What are the themes that discussing how we can evolve and take action in the fascinate these filmmakers? Who are their influences? face of climate disruption. The film includes interviews What are the challenges and rewards of making films in with activists Bill McKibben, Joanna Macy, Roger Payne, the Upper Valley? Each film will be followed by a Q&A Herschelle Milford, Quincy Saul, and more. with the filmmaker. Reception from 6-7 p.m. with food, non-alcoholic bever- Anne Macksoud spent 17 years as a teacher (English ages and a cash bar provided with support from the literature, Theology, Photography and Music) before Byrne and Bissell Foundations. transitioning to film and video production. Once she discovered the eye/heart-opening power of the docu- mentary medium, she brought film into her classroom on a regular basis, then began making films and videos herself. “Although I enjoy the entire production process, A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, I see film primarily as a means to an end—a useful tool Inequality for All features Robert Reich—professor, for opening minds and hearts…” best-selling author, and Clinton cabinet member—as he demonstrates how the widening income gap has a dev- 4:00 PM: Bill Scharff, Aaron Scharff astating impact on the American economy. The film is an Before I Sleep (2013, 80 min.) is dramatic film co- intimate portrait of a man who’s overcome a great deal directed, written and produced by Cornish, NH brothers, of personal adversity and whose lifelong goal remains Aaron and Billy Sharff. The film features the amazing protecting those who are unable to protect themselves. David Warner in the lead role. Other roles are played by There will be a discussion with James Haslam, Executive , Bonnie Wright, Cynthia Gibb, Eric Rob- Director of the Vermont Workers Center, immediately erts, Eugene Simon, Campbell Scott and Chevy Chase. following the film. Screening & Celebration Schedule: Filmed in the White Mountains, the film’s crew is also local, and includes Matt Bucy as Director of Photogra- 9:45 AM: Douglas and Peter Harp, Spittle and Twigs phy and Nancy Heyl as Costume Designer. THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF (2012-14, 2 min.)This little Andy Goldsworthy spoof was a total lark, totally impromptu, and cooked up on Before I Sleep is Billy’s second feature film. He has made MISTER & PETE many experimental short films and in 2010 he made the the spot two Christmases ago: no script, no storyboards. 7:45 PM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall Peter (cameraman and editor) and I just really like Gold- feature The Sparrow and the Tigress. Billy is also a com- sworthy’s work. poser and member of Pariah Beat, a popular local band. Drama • USA •108 Minutes • Rated R Aaron is a producer and actor. Doug is a graphic designer with a studio in Hanover. During a swelter- He says: “Despite having the rudiments of filmmaking 6:00-7:00 PM: Celebration to honor local filmmakers ing summer in New technology in my iPhone, I am not a filmmaker, nor do and Slam participants. York City, 13-year-old I presume to ever become one. That pursuit is best left Mister’s hard-living to the real filmmakers whose work is being shown here. IS THE MAN WHO IS TALL HAPPY? mother is apprehended That said, I am delighted and honored to share a bit of by the police, leaving moving-picture light-heartedness with this year’s WRIFF AN ANIMATED CONVERSATION the boy and nine-year- audiences”. old Pete alone to forage for food while dodging child WITH NOAM CHOMSKY protective services and the destructive scenarios of the 10:00 AM: Stefan Van Norden 1:00 PM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall Brooklyn projects. Faced with more than any child can be Hand of Brick (2013), by Stefan Van Norden is about the expected to bear, the resourceful Mister nevertheless feels Densmore Brick Company that operated from 1800 to Documentary • France • 88 Minutes • Rated PG he is an unstoppable force against seemingly unmovable 1974, in Lebanan, NH. It produced bricks for most of From the innovative obstacles. the major buildings in the Upper Valley, including Baker director of Eternal Sun- Library. The film explores the labor-intensive process of Q&A with film editor Jamie Kirkpatrick immediately fol- shine of the Spotless lowing the film. brick-making and delves into the lives of the men who Mind and The Sci- worked there. It also highlights the bee hives kilns used ence of Sleep, comes at the brickyard. this unique animated FILM SLAM SCREENING & Stefan Norden is a gardener by profession. This is his documentary on the AWARDS CEREMONY first film. We will show excerpts from Hand of Brick life of controversial and Stefan will talk about his exciting new film about MIT professor, philoso- 7:00 PM • FREE• At Hotel Coolidge gardening. pher, linguist, anti-war activist and political firebrand Noam Chomsky. Through CATV & WRIF collabo- 11:15- 12:15: Jeff Ruoff, Still Moving: Pilobolus at Forty complex, lively conversations with Chomsky and bril- rate in an exciting Film (2013, 38 min.) liant illustrations by director Michel Gondry himself, the Slam that pits team In the 1970s, at Dartmouth College, the collective Pi- film reveals the life and work of the father of modern against team in a hair- lobolus innovated a collaborative, improvisational style linguistics while also exploring his theories on the emer- raising bid to make the and organization that transformed modern dance. On gence of language. best short film in just the eve of its fortieth anniversary, Pilobolus thrives as an 48 hours! The freshly arts organism. Still Moving: Pilobolus at Forty focuses minted movies are then on the lifecycle of the company, its evolution, transfor- AFTER TILLER screened on Sunday mation, regeneration. 3:00 PM • $9/7 • At Tupelo Music Hall at 7 p.m. in front of a live audience and professional judges. Generous CASH prizes go to the BEST FILMS Jeffrey Ruoff is a documentary filmmaker, film historian, Documentary • USA • 85 Minutes • Rated PG-13 and an associate professor of Film and Media at Dart- made by middle school, high school, and college/adult mouth College. His anthology Coming Soon to a Festi- After Tiller intimately teams. Plus WRIF offers a special prize for the best film val Near You: Programming Film Festivals was published explores the highly made in White River Junction on the secret theme! Want in 2012 by the University of St Andrews. controversial subject of to participate? Visit: http://catv8.org/. Admission is free third-trimester abor- thanks to the Byrne Foundation and a Small and Inspir- 1:00 PM: Matt Bucy tions in the wake of the ing grant from the Vermont Community Foundation. Spooners (2013, 17 min. Audience Award, Seattle In- 2009 assassination of ternational Film Festival) The story of two men and their practitioner Dr. George Monday, April 28

FOR THE LOVE OF THE MUSIC: THE CLUB 47 FOLK REVIVAL 6:30 PM • $20 • At Tupelo Music Hall The Club 47 Folk Revival is a documentary exploring the rich his- tory of Club 47, the iconic Cambridge, Massachusetts folk music mecca from 1958-1968. Narrated by Peter Coyote, it explores the influence the Club had on a unique group of folk musicians, in- cluding Joan Baez, Taj Mahal, , Tom Rush, Maria and Geoff Muldaur, Jim Kweskin, Jackie Washington, Jim Rooney, Peter Rowan and many more. The film features previously unreleased audio recordings and photographs of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and .

The film will be followed by a short concert with folk legend Tom Rush and Grammy Award-winning producer Jim Rooney, both interviewed in the film.

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