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THE WOODMANS
C. Scott Willis
USA, 2010, 82 MINUTES
‘There is a psychic risk in being an artist,’ says George Woodman, the patriarch of the family profiled in director C. Scott Willis’ intimate portrait of a creative clan touched by tragedy. This carefully crafted film explores the continuing artistic endeavors of the family while recounting the troubled life of Francesca, whose prescient photographic work achieved acclaim decades after its creation.
Thurs. 6/24 at 5:15 p.m.
Sat. 6/26 at 8:30 p.m.

THE KIDS GROW UP
Doug Block
USA, 2009, 91 MINUTES
In his previous film, 51 BIRCH STREET, director Doug Block examined the marriage between his parents and, in particular, his relationship with his father. In this film, the second of a planned trilogy, Block explores parenting from a different vantage point, turning the camera on his daughter, and only child, Lucy as she prepares to leave for college. The result is an intimate and poignant story of a family in transition, and a father learning to let go.
Tues. 6/22 at 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. 6/24 at 2:30 p.m.

BEYOND THIS PLACE
Kaleo La Belle
SWITZERLAND, 2010, 95 MINUTES
Cloud Rock La Belle is the quintessential hippie, still living a perpetually stoned and carefree lifestyle 40 years after the ‘60s ended. His son attempts to re-connect with his absentee father by taking a 500-mile bike trip together around the Pacific Northwest.
Tues. 6/22 at 9:30 p.m.
Thurs. 6/24 at 4:00 p.m.

THE DEVILLES
Nicole N. Horanyi
DENMARK, 2009, 56 MINUTES
The Gearys aren’t your typical suburbanites. Terri (aka Kitten DeVille) is a burlesque star and Shawn fronts an L.A. punk band. After 26 years of good times and bad, they find themselves at a pivotal moment in a complicated marriage with no certain outcome.
Wed. 6/23 at 9:00 p.m.
Fri. 6/25 at 11:00 a.m.
Sat. 6/26 at 10:30 p.m.

SONS OF PERDITION
Tyler Measom, Jennilyn Merten
USA, 2010, 89 MINUTES
The film offers an eye-opening look into the world of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), a branch of Mormonism that has continued the practice of polygamy since its emergence in the early 20th century. Far too often they exile young men, who are forced to find their way in a world previously unknown.
Tues. 6/22 at 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 6/26 at 8:30 p.m.

MONICA AND DAVID
Alexandra Codina
USA, 2009, 68 MINUTES
Like many couples blissfully in love, Monica and David are getting married. Yet unlike most married couples, Monica and David have Down syndrome. The film offers an intimate glimpse into the first year of marriage for this charismatic young couple and reveals the joys and struggles that are much the same as that of any newlyweds.
Fri. 6/25 at 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 6/26 at 11:30 a.m.

CIRCO
Aaron Schock
MEXICO, USA, 2010, 75 MINUTES
CIRCO is an intimate look at a family’s struggle to preserve the institution of their small traveling circus in rural Mexico. At once producers, performers, and roadies, the Ponce family—the driven owner-father, his questioning wife, and their dedicated children—forms the heart of CIRCO which explores the inner workings of the circus business as well as family sacrifice, loss of childhood, and the preservation of a fading art form.
Fri. 6/25 at 4:30 p.m.
Sun. 6/27 at 3:30 p.m.
FAMILY AFFAIR
Chico Colvard
USA, 2010, 80 MINUTES
Three sisters grow up being terrorized and sexually abused by their father on a regular basis. It isn’t until their younger brother, filmmaker Chico Colvard, accidentally injures one of them—sending her to the hospital—that the truth begins to come to light. A riveting film from first-time director Colvard, explores the complex psychology of incest.
Tues. 6/22 at 11:30 a.m.
Thurs. 6/24 at 7:45 p.m.

WO AI NI MOMMY (I LOVE YOU, MOMMY)
Stephanie Wang-Breal
CHINA/USA, 2009, 76 MINUTES
Eight-year-old Chinese Fang Sui Yong is adopted by a Jewish couple from Long Island who name her “Faith.” The film follows Faith and her parents’ twist-and-turn journey over a year and a half.
Tues. 6/22 at 5:30 p.m.

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