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Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater 2013 Annual Report “For six years, Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater has spoiled us by providing access to the type of movies Omaha hadn’t seen in theaters before. Trust me! Their inclusion of a repertory theater means a chance to see all-time classics and smaller, overlooked films in the setting their creators intended.” — Ryan Syrek, The Reader Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater 2013 Annual Report Safety Last! 1923 First-Run Films Dear Friends Nebraska Shakespeare, and a dozen other terrific local organizations. We welcomed of Film Streams, seven filmmakers, including acclaimed new films director Steve James (HOOP DREAMS and premiered in 2013 THE INTERRUPTERS), who presented his own 58 work as well as two films that inspired him. 15 foreign features from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Denmark, France, In 2013, Alexander Payne All of these programs are enhancing Israel, Luxembourg, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Siberia, Spain, and the UK. released his glorious latest the cultural environment of our city, 25 documentaries on topics as diverse as education inequality; and none of them could happen without Indonesian genocide; global climate change; urban farming; film, NEBRASKA, and incredible support from all of you. the financial crisis; and music icons Big Star, Kathleen Hanna, and Low. The latest films from Pedro Almodovar, Noah Baumbach, brought the benefits of its We began the year with a Strategic Planning Derek Cianfrance, Michael Haneke, Werner Herzog, Nicole Holofcener, well-deserved acclaim to his process, engaging dozens of Film Streams Alexander Payne, Margarethe von Trotta, and Joss Whedon. stakeholders and community members. Films that garnered 29 Academy Award Nominations, home state in 100 ways. 27 Independent Spirit Award Nominations, 8 National Board of Review The resulting plan created three over- Awards, 7 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards, 5 New York Critics arching goals for the next three years Circle Awards, 5 Gotham Independent Film Awards, 5 L.A. Film Critics Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater enjoyed Awards, 5 Village Voice Poll Awards, and 2 Palme d’Or wins. an exclusive run, opening the same day as of Film Streams’ growth: 1 exposing new individuals and constituencies to Film Streams Of the 50 highest grossing movies in 2013, just 1 was co-directed by a woman. theaters in New York and LA. Ten days after Comparatively, 25% of our 2013 first-run films were by women filmmakers. the film’s incredible opening, Alexander and the medium through expanded outreach brought stars Bruce Dern, Will Forte, and efforts, 2 creating unique experiences around surprise guest June Squibb to Omaha for an film and transformational experiences for audi- ences, and 3 engaging more students with Most Popular onstage conversation with Kurt Andersen, Premieres Overall an event that raised more than $300,000 the art of film to create life-long film lovers. Most Popular Nebraska (USA) for his hometown’s only institution devoted to This year, I hope you will all help us further Documentaries celebrating the art form we all cherish. Enough Said (USA) these goals by encouraging your friends and Chasing Ice (USA) colleagues to visit the theater and get involved. Oscar Shorts! NEBRASKA was by far our most 20 Feet From Stardom (USA) The Academy Award- popular and lucrative film ever. There’s truly something here for everyone, but not everyone knows that – yet! Blackfish (USA) Nominated Short Films But thanks to the great support of (various countries) thousands of Film Streams supporters, 56 Up (UK) Thank you for continuing to support us. I think The Place the record 58,000-plus patrons who I speak for everyone working to maintain this Stories We Tell (Canada) Beyond the Pines (USA) attended our programs last year had vibrant film nonprofit for Omaha when I say it The Spectacular Now (USA) opportunities to experience more than 150 is just so much fun to share a love of movies Much Ado About Nothing (USA) different films on the big screen. Visitors and a love of this community with all of you. to the Ruth Sokolof Theater enjoyed new Chasing Ice (USA) films by exciting emerging filmmakers like Amour (Austria/France/Germany) J.C. Chandor (ALL IS LOST), Ryan Coogler (FRUITVALE STATION), and Lake Bell All my best, Frances Ha (USA) (IN A WORLD …). We experienced powerful 20 Feet From Stardom (USA) Rachel Jacobson partnership screenings and discussions Film Streams with the Urban League, Center for Health Executive Director Partnerships at Nebraska Methodist College, 20 Feet from Stardom 2013 Repertory Films Education More than 3,000 students attended free programs at our Most Popular classics and revivals cinema in 2013, including Daytime Screenings for Classics of 2013 shown in 2013 Visiting Classes, which provided teachers opportunities 70 to bring their students to the theater for film-based It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 (USA) field trips, and our Student Night (presented the first Citizen Kane 1941 (USA) Monday of every month), when full-time students can Members Select Winner Great Directors: Bollywood & Beyond see one of the films we’re showing free of charge. Spirited Away 2001 (Japan) Ingmar Bergman July 26 – October 3, 2013 February 1 – April 4, 2013 Though a comprehensive survey of Indian My Neighbor Totoro 1988 (Japan) We began the year with a series of ten cinema is an impossible feat in one season, films, each a masterpiece, dedicated to these ten films provided a glimpse into The Seventh Seal 1957 (Sweden) one of the towering figures in cinema a rich film heritage. The series included The Sound of Music 1965 (USA) history. From THE SEVENTH SEAL the classic curry western SHOLAY (1975), (1957) to SUMMER WITH MONIKA a masterpiece from Bengali auteur Student Events 2013 1986 (Japan) (1953), WILD STRAWBERRIES (1957) Satyajit Ray, and Mira Nair’s modern Castle in the Sky The Peter Kiewit Summer Fun program brought to PERSONA (1966), this survey of crossover MONSOON WEDDING (2001). The Other Dream Team Undefeated over 350 youngsters to see BABE on the big screen. A Tree Grows in Bergman’s work showcased the director’s Generously supported by Sam Walker. March 27, 2013 July 26, 2013 1945 (USA) unparalleled achievements. Film Streams’ Brooklyn The improbable story of the 1992 150 students from UNO’s Summer Works Great Directors programming is Alexander Payne Presents Lithuanian Olympic basketball program for at-risk youth saw this Oscar- Safety Last! 1923 (USA) generously supported by Omaha Steaks. October 4 – December 26, 2013 team played to 206 Central winning documentary about an inner- Nausicaä of the Valley In celebration of Payne’s latest brilliant film, High School students. city football team whose struggles on Visiting Artist Series: of the Wind 1984 (Japan) NEBRASKA, and our Feature V gala with the field mirrored urban challenges off it. Steve James Payne and the stars of the film, we asked Girl Rising May 4 – 15, 2013 the Omaha-based director to curate a se- April 4, 2013 Which Way Home ries of some of his favorite films. Including “I just wanted to let you know In honor of a visit from Steve James, 169 students attended this screening of a October 9, 2013 two films each by Akira Kurosawa, Yasujiro we prepared a repertory series celebrat- documentary about a world-wide move- 191 students representing seven that [my daughter] talked Ozu, and Michelangelo Antonioni – all on ing the work of one of the greatest ment to empower girls through education. schools from every pocket of the about the movie all the way 35mm – the series was a film-lover’s feast. living practitioners of nonfiction film. city viewed a documentary on home—how deep it was, how it The series began with his epic immigration. Post-show discussion made her think about race in a HOOP DREAMS (1994), and included Forever Young Steve James in person was led by Dr. Lourdes Gouveia different way, how it made her STEVIE (2002), REEL PARADISE (2005), Family & Children’s Series May 14, 2013 from UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin appreciate even more how easy and THE INTERRUPTERS (2011). Ongoing Documentary filmmaker Steve James American Studies (OLLAS). screened several of his short films she has it, and other related Starting with the wildly popular “Miyazaki for students from South and Central Noah Baumbach Magic” mini-series in January and ending reactions. As a parent I really high schools and Metro Community Au Revoir Les Enfants Retrospective with our annual run of IT’S A WONDERFUL appreciate the opportunity, College and led them in conversation. November 13, 2013 May 17 – June 1, 2013 LIFE (1946) in December, our family and and as an Omaha resident it is Eight high schools from across Omaha children’s picks delighted movie-goers of The release of FRANCES HA was one sent more than 200 students to this terrific to see this develop and all ages year-round. Made possible with the Babe of the major events in independent film screening of Louis Malle’s story to know there is such a positive support of the Lincoln Financial Foundation. June 10, 2013 in 2013. In anticipation, we presented about childhood and friendship amid influence and opportunity for Over 350 students participating in a series that examined its director’s the Nazi occupation of France. exploration and awareness.” previous films. From KICKING AND the Peter Kiewit Foundation Summer Sixth Annual Members Select Winner Fun program attended two screen- SCREAMING (1995) to GREENBERG Psycho — Parent of a Central High School (2010), the selections demonstrated Citizen Kane ings of this modern kids’ classic. December 11, 2013 student who saw AMERICAN why Noah Baumbach is one of the most January 4 – 10, 2013 PROMISE for free at Student Night interesting filmmakers working today.
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