Saturday, January 30th
Screenings 12pm to 10.45pm
Doors Open at 11:45am
PROGRAM B:
Heroes and Villains (258 minutes)
12:00pm ... Why We Fight
2005 / 98 minutes
This documentary dissects America’s military machine with a keen eye to answering the question: Why does America engage in war? Through personal stories of soldiers, government officials, scholars, journalists, and innocent victims, the film examines the political and economic interests and idealogical factors, past and present, behind American militarism. Winner of the 2005 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Award.
1:40pm ... The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306
2008 / 32 minutes / Oscar Nominee for Best Documentary Short
On April 4,1968, the Revered Samuel “Billy” Kyles stood beside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee and bore witness to his brutal assassination. Through Rev. Kyles’ recollections of those fateful moments and the days leading up to them, ‘The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306’ helps us remember why Dr. King made that fateful trip to Memphis, and takes us inside the last hours of his life.
With moving testimony from civil rights luminaries such as Maxine Smith and Dr. Benjamin Hooks as well as other contemporaries of Dr. King, ‘The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306’ is a poignant retelling of a crucial turning point in the civil rights movement and a vibrant reminder of Dr. King’s impact on the movement and our nation.
2:10pm ... Intermission, 20 minutes
2:30pm ... Twin Towers
2004 / 34 minutes
Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary Short.
The film focuses on one of the countless tragic stories that occurred on September 11, 2001 at Ground Zero. A moving documentary depicting the attacks on the World Trade Center, centering on two brothers, one a policeman and the other a fireman, and their actions during the attacks.
3:05pm ... Man on Wire
2008 / 94 minutes
Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary.
Man on Wire is a 2008 documentary film directed by James Marsh. The film chronicles Philippe Petit’s 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of New York’s World Trade Center. It is based on Philippe Petit’s book, To Reach the Clouds, recently released in paperback with the new title Man on Wire. The title of the movie is taken from the police report that led to the arrest (and later release) of Petit, whose performance had lasted for almost one hour. The film is crafted like a heist film, presenting rare footage of the preparations for the event and still photographs of the walk, alongside reenactments (with Paul McGill as the young Petit) and present-day interviews with the participants.
4:40pm ... Intermission, 20 minutes
Program C:
Music makes the World go around (287 minutes)
5:00pm ... The Buena Vista Social Club
1999 / 105 minutes
Guitarist Ry Cooder’s celebrated album featuring the talents of Cuba’s foremost folk musicians sold millions. Now, Cooder teams up with acclaimed director, Wim Wenders, to reveal the astonishing life stories, vibrant personalities, and unforgettable music of the brilliantly talented but long-overlooked performers. From the crumbling barrios of their native Havana, to their triumphant, sold-out concerts in Amsterdam and New York, it is an unforgettable and deeply emotional journey into the passion, pride, and humanity of the artists whose music sparked a worldwide musical phenomenon.
6:45pm ... Intermission, 20 minutes
7:05pm ... A Hard Day’s Night
1965 /
92 minutes
This strikingly original classic captures all the fun, excitement, and unforgettable music of John, Paul, George, and Ringo at the height of Beatlemania. Richard Lester’s groundbreaking film is a treasured piece of rock history that remains influential to this day. The Beatles’ first film, made when they were ‘big’ but nobody involved with its making or seeing it at the time knew just how huge they were to become. “One of the life-affirming landmarks of the movies. Smart. Irreverent. Electrifying!”—Film Critic, Roger Ebert.
8:35pm ... Guest Speaker, Beatles’ Connoisseur Tom Yates
Owner of ‘The Coast’(KOZT-FM)
Radio station, and host of ‘Breakfast with the Beatles’ every Sunday morning on 95.3FM
8:55pm ... Intermission, 20 minutes
9:15pm ... Playing for Change
2008 / 30 minutes
For the past four years a small film crew has been traveling the world with recording equipment and cameras in search of inspiration. They traveled from city streets and subways to Native American reservations, through African towns, up into Himalayan mountains, down to Asian villages, and beyond. Throughout their journey they created a movement connecting the world through music. This short documentary is part of a bigger work and is a collective statement from over 100 musicians spanning five continents, some well known, some hardly known at all. Many of them have never met in person, but the presentation of these songs demonstrates a profound human connection and willingness to unite. The ultimate goal being that through music we can better understand our differences and create a better world.
9:45 ... In the Hank Williams Tradition
1995 / 60 minutes
Hank Williams is the undisputed ‘King of Country Music.’ This film traces his life story through rare clips, music, and revealing interviews with friends and fellow performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, and Chet Atkins. Included are performances of many of Hank Williams’ greatest songs by today’s top country music stars such as Dwight Yoakum, Randy Travis, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr, and many more.