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Film Streams Programming Calendar Film Streams Supporters There's Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . April – June 2013 v6.4 Hoop Dreams 1994 Visiting Artist Series: Steve James May 4 – 16, 2013 May 4 & 6 May 11 May 14 Hoop Dreams 1994 Reel Paradise 2005 *The Interrupters 2011 May 7 May 12 May 15 Stevie 2002 At the Death Head Games 2012 House Door 2008 May 10 & 16 *Steve James In Person Steve’s Pick: May 13 Grey Gardens 1975 Steve’s Pick: *The Rules of the Game 1939 We’ve welcomed dozens of filmmakers to Omaha capital punishment (AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR), the concussion epidemic over the past few years, but we were so thrilled (HEAD GAMES), and cinema itself (REEL PARADISE). In addition to those films, when Steve James accepted our invitation that we’ll present a special screening of THE INTERRUPTERS, his outstanding 2011 we decided to present a special repertory series documentary about violence prevention in Chicago, with Steve in person (May in his honor. It begins, of course, with his epic 14), plus two of his own personal picks for the series: the Maysles brothers’ cult HOOP DREAMS, a triumph of American nonfiction classic GREY GARDENS and Jean Renoir’s 1939 masterpiece THE RULES OF filmmaking that established him as one of the THE GAME (also with Steve in person; May 13). form’s finest practioners. In the years that followed, his films explored issues of mental health (STEVIE), See reverse side for more information and dates. Visiting Artist Series: Noah Baumbach May 17 – June 1, 2013 May 17 & 18 May 25 & 26 May 29 The Squid The Life Aquatic Greenberg 2010 and the Whale 2005 with Steve Zissou 2004 Starting May 31 May 19 & 20 May 28 Frances Ha First-Run Kicking and Margot at Screaming 1995 the Wedding 2007 June 1 Noah’s Pick: May 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 30 La Collectionneuse 1967 Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 FRANCES HA, the latest from writer-director Noah Baumbach, opens FANTASTIC MR. FOX) and his more recent films this spring, and that alone is cause for excitement. But we’re taking that a MARGOT AT THE WEDDING and GREENBERG step further, using his acclaimed new film as an opportunity to celebrate (featuring his FRANCES HA co-writer and star a remarkable body of work that began almost twenty years ago with his Greta Gerwig). We’re also thrilled to screen an cult classic debut KICKING AND SCREAMING. A decade later, his semi- additional film hand-picked by Noah for inclusion autobiographical THE SQUID AND THE WHALE affirmed his place not in this series: French master Éric Rohmer’s just among the most exciting American independent filmmakers of today LA COLLECTIONNEUSE. but in the larger tradition of dramatic comedy. We’ll present his co-writing collaborations with Wes Anderson (THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, See reverse side for more information and dates. The Met: Live in HD 2012-2013 Season Presented with Opera Omaha Don’t miss the season finale! Giulio Cesare Tickets: $24 General, Handel $20 for Film Streams Members Live: Sat Apr 27 (11am)* and Opera Omaha Subscribers. Encore: Wed May 1 (6pm) $10 for students. *Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha General Director Roger Weitz at 10am. Don’t forget, the first Monday of every month is Student Night— all showtimes FREE with your valid school ID. Hey Students! Film Streams’ student programs are supported by grants from the Gifford Foundation and Jetton Charitable Fund through the Omaha Community Foundation. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org. Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Laura Alley Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of Charles Gifford David Jacobson Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Chris Harding Thornton, Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Mark Javitch Communications Director ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Daniel Lonergan Molly Welsh, Operations Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Free parking is available in the lot behind our the- Alexander Payne Katie Cudaback, ater, accessible from 14th Street between Cuming Steven W. Seline Office Manager & Bookkeeper Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Ted Warin Katie Weitz White, Chair Jim Foyt, Projectionist Tickets Matt Maine, Projectionist Advisory Board Robert Cook, Theater Staff Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Kurt Andersen TJ Jones, Theater Staff day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Danny Lee Ladely Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Robb Nansel Cody Ma, Theater Staff seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Joel Schlessinger Sean Pratt, Theater Staff ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See below for Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein Travis Upshaw, Theater Staff more about Film Streams Membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus Connie White, Balcony Booking Rebecca Allen, Intern Robert M. Patterson Gifts & Peggy C. Payne Donations Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Jill & Terry Petersen Film Streams Supporters Tom & Patti Peterson $20,000 + Lou Anne Rinn Anonymous Constance Ryan Many thanks to the following contributors for Douglas County Visitor Saddle Creek Improvement Fund Susan Scherl The Holland Foundation John & Dianne Scott their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. National Endowment for the Arts Aaron & Robin Shaddy Nebraska Arts Council UNO & University Of Peter Kiewit Foundation Nebraska Foundation Linda & Ed Willis Dana Kaufman Tobacco Free U - Lisa Fuchs The Todd & Betiana Simon Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC The Burlington Capital Group/ Mike & Barb Kelly Mike & Susan Toohey Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Gail & Michael B. Yanney Helen W. Kenefick David & Carol Van Metre Union Pacific Corporation Adam & Sarah Yale Todd White & Sheri Kennedy Judy Vann & Family Weitz Family Foundation Peter & Kristae Zandbergen $250 – $499 Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Irv & Gail Veitzer Mogens Knudsen Pat & Judd Wagner Anonymous*** Susan Ann Koenig Tom & Sarah Waldman Mr. & Mrs. Tim Abariotes $10,000 – $19,999 $500 – $999 Dick & Deb Koesters Nathan Weinert Judy Alderman Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Robyn & Jim Kortan Whitney West Linda Matson Andersen Omaha Steaks Drs. Magda Peck & James Anderson John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Judy & Jim Wigton Richard L. & Ann Anderson Bruce & Stacy Simon Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Marie & Jack Kubat Chauncey Wilkins MD Phyllis Aronson Paul & Annette Smith Margot Wickman-Bennett Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Beth & Jim Winner & Edward Bennett Mike Hill & LeAnne Baker Sokolof/Javitch Family Mary Ann Lamanna Amy Wolfe Bill & Monica Blizek Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Katie Weitz White & Watie White Joe & Molly Lang Scott Wooten Sherry Brown Ann & Ed Batchelder Patrick Lavelle Tim Held & Jay Worden Eric Bunderson Ann B. Beeder Mary Coady-Leeper & Tad Leeper $5,000 – $9,999 Amy Coacher Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Jeffrey Schrager & Anne York Sandy & John Lehr Debbi & Speedy Zweiback The Academy Of Motion Dr. & Mrs. W. Benton Copple Lee & Thomas M. Belford Stacy L. Lerner Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Karen Levin Michael & Laura Alley Tim & Linda Daugherty Chris Bernheisel Rocky Lewis Tributes Bob & Janice Batt Janet Davis Mary & Tom Bernstein Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Sue, Chris & Madeleine Behr Tony & Claudia Deeb Carol & Steven Bloch Harold & Kathleen Logan & Memorials Bluestem Prairie Foundation Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh My Boes Bill & Kathy Lydiatt In Honor of Film Streams’ Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Ben & Janna Drickey Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher 5th Anniversary: Steve & Leslie Bogue Roger B. Devor Carol Dworak Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Vic Gutman The Gifford Foundation Marchelle Elston Emily & Eric Bowman Sean & Christine Malloy Frank Bramlett In Memory of Willa Lee Gilreath: Nancy & David Jacobson Nancy & Steve Ermer Tom Marfisi Sandi & Bill Bruns Ivan & Rita Gilreath Kiewit Corporation The Sustainability Leadership James & Lynn Martin Institute/Ron & Mary Ferdig Bill & Kate Burke Kutak Rock LLP Catherine Demes Maydew In Memory of Jake (a great cat!): Mauro & Christine Fiore Brent & Karen Burmood Mike & Susan Lebens Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Karen Jarnecic Richard & Judy Fitzgerald Charlie & Julie Burt Lincoln Financial Foundation Chris McClellan Anne C. Foley Mary Campbell In Honor of John C. 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