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AMC Hoffman Theatre 21 Saturday Film Series - Alexandria Film Festival
* To order tickets for any of the following showcases, please click on gray box in the right hand corner and select start time of the first film within the desired showcase. *
SHOWCASE A ($10:
1pm
"Voices in the Clouds"
(77m, Taiwan, USA) East Coast Premiere
Director Aaron Hose
Documentary
An Asian-American man journeys to discover the spirit and heritage of his deceased mother, uncovering the wonders of an ancient tribal culture in Taiwan... a vibrant culture on the verge of vanishing into history books.
Special Guest: Director Aaron Hose
SHOWCASE B ($10):
3:00pm
"Griefwalker"
(70m, Canada)
Director Tim Wilson
Documentary
This National Film Board of Canada feature documentary is a lyrical, poetic portrait of Stephen Jenkinson's work in teaching sessions with doctors and nurses, and with dying people and their families, in meditative and often frank exchanges about the origins and consequences of how we live and die. Where does our culture's death phobia come from? Is there such a thing as good dying? How can seeing your life's end be the beginning of your deep love of being alive. Jenkinson bears a message: death is not something to be denied or avoided but "befriended" and grief is not an emotion, but a skill.
Please Note: The Thursday night film screening at Convergence features Stephen Jenkinson.
SHOWCASE C ($10):
4:30pm
Faubourg Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans (68m, USA)
Director Dawn Logsdon
Documentary
Long before Hurricane Katrina, writer Lolis Eric Elie and filmmaker Dawn Logsdon - two native New Orleanians - began documenting the rich, living culture of Faubourg Treme's historic neighborhood - origin of the southern rights movement and the birthplace of jazz.
SHOWCASE D ($10):
6:00pm
Living Downstream (55m, USA)
Director Chanda Chevannes
Documentary
Based on the acclaimed book by ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber, PhD., "Living Downstream" is an eloquent and cinematic feature-length documentary following Sandra during one pivotal year as she works to break the silence about cancer and shine a light on its environmental links.
SHOWCASE E ($10):
7:15pm
Fred and Vinnie (90m, USA)
Director Steve Skrovan
Comedy
Vinnie, a happy agoraphobic, lives vicariously through Fred, his bewildered, isolated friend. Since Vinnie hardly leaves his apartment, everything Fred does is an exciting adventure: be it going to the post office, the video store, or on a wacky date. Vinnie is the adoring parent Fred never had. Advisory: Language, Not appropriate for children
Special Guest: Writer and Actor Fred Stoller. Q&A with audience.
SHOWCASE F ($10):
"Meisjes" (The Over the Hill Band)
(93m, Belgium)
Drama
Director: Geoffrey Enthoven
Flemish with English subtitles
Upon the death of her husband, Claire decides to reconnect with her estranged son, down and out R&B musician Sid. She asks him to help her restart the popular girl group she used to sing in with two of her friends from the old days. Sid would rather drown in the North Sea but eventually agrees under one condition: the band has to play HIS music.
Advisory: language, not appropriate for young audiences
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LocationAMC Hoffman Theatre 21
206 Swamp Fox Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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