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Friday, September 2 - Thursday, September 8
Nightly at 6:00, 8:00, 9:45 Sat, Sun, Mon & Wed matinees at 2 & 4:00.
In February 1971, one month after the revelations of the My Lai massacre, a public inquiry into war crimes committed by American forces in Vietnam was held in Detroit. Vietnam Veterans Against the War organized this event called the Winter Sodier Investigation with support from Jane Fonda and Mark Lane. More than 125 veterans spoke of atrocities they had witnessed and committed. Though the event was attended by press and television news crews almost nothing was reported to the American public. Yet, this unprecedented forum marked a turning point in the anti-war movement. It was a pivotal moment in the lives of young vets from around the country who participated, including the young John Kerry. The Winter Soldier Investigation changed him and his comrades forever. Their courage in testifying, their desire to prevent further atrocities and to regain their own humanity, provide a dramatic intensity that makes the film Winter Soldier an unforgettable experience. A collective of filmmakers - Frederick Aronow, Nancy Baker, Joe Bangert, Rhetta Barron, Robert Fiore, David Gillis, David Grubin, Jeff Holstein, Barbara Jarvis, Al Kaupas, Barbara Kopple, Mark Lenix, Michael Lesser, Lee Osborne, Lucy Massie Phenix, Roger Phenix, Benay Rubenstein, Nancy Miller Saunders and Michael Weil - recorded the event, and produced this extraordinary documentary. Acclaimed at film festivals around the world, the film was rejected as too incendiary by U.S. television and played only on New York's local public television station, WNET. Since then, only a few screenings by the filmmakers have kept the legacy alive. Official Site Produced and directed by Winterfilm Collective. 1972. 95 minutes. Black & White and Color. USA. Showtimes: Nightly at 6:00, 8:00, 9:45 Sat, Sun, Mon & Wed matinees at 2 & 4:00. Check out the Trailer NOW! "One of the most harrowing, powerful anit-war films ever made, very strong stuff that takes on the significance beyond the historical, now that Americans finds themselves in another war". -- Mick LaSalle, SF Chronicle.
ALSO OPENING
The incomparable Margaret Cho roars back onto the screen with her latest concert, The Assassin Tour, recorded live in May of 2005 at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. Uproariously funny, poignant and scathing, this is one event movie you won't want to miss! Assassin features fresh doses of Cho’s always ground-breaking, controversial and hilarious brand of humor from her critically acclaimed, State of Emergency tour. Says Margaret, “It’s a raw interpretation of what’s happening daily in our ever-evolving or devolving state of the union.” Margaret's experience starring in her own network sit-com was chronicled in her 1999 Off-Broadway show, I'm the One That I Want. That movie ended up making more money per print than any movie in history. It was also adapted into a best-selling autobiography, followed by two more groundbreaking concert tours, Notorious C.H.O. and Revolution, each generating more ticket and DVD sales than its predecessor. As a performer she has never failed to entertain and engage, and as a human rights activist she has never let her voice be silenced. A portion of here! Films' share of the box office revenue from this theatrical run will be donated directly to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Official Website. With Margaret Cho. Directed by Kerry Asmussen . Rating: NR. Running Time: 89 min. Showtimes: Nightly at 6:00 & 7:45 Saturday, Sunday & Monday matinees at (2:00). "Biting and incisive humor " -- John McMurtrie, SF Chronicle.
ALSO OPENING
Eternal When the wife of Montreal vice cop Raymond Pope disappears, the trail leads him to the home of Elizabeth Kane, a disturbingly beautiful woman who taunts him with information, but denies him any answers. A dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues as Pope’s investigation reveals that Elizabeth, along with her servant, Irina, have no documented history, and seem bizarrely connected to the past - particularly that of Erszebet Bathory, the Transylvanian countess who murdered 650 women in order to bathe in their blood. The closer Pope gets, the more sadistic Elizabeth becomes, systematically targeting those around him and framing him for their murders. Based on real-life events and inspired by the look and feel of classic film-noir and the terrifying storytelling of Hitchcock, Eternal’s blend of suspense, horror and perverse romanticism walks delicately between reality and fantasy. Directed by Wilhelm Liebenberg & Federico Sanchez. With Conrad Pla, Caroline Néron, Victoria Sanchez, Sarah Manninen, Ilona Elkin. Rating: R. 35mm, Running Times 107 minutes. Showtimes: Nightly at 9:30. Saturday, Sunday & Monday matinees at (3:45).
Friday, September 9 - Thursday, September 15
Milwaukee
Albert is special. He can hear the fish talking under the ice. That's his secret to being a champion ice fisherman. He's well into his twenties, but Mom still accompanies him to tournaments, where he has won hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money. Albert tries hard to remember Mom's rules: can't stare at pretty girls, can't photocopy 20-dollar bills. He feels more independent working as a copy boy for Mr. McNally. Albert guesses his over-protective mother has her reasons for being so unfriendly to Mr. McNally. When streetsmart Tuey and her hypochondriac teenaged brother Stan drift into Albert's quaint Milwaukee suburbs, they stumble on an opportunity to fill their empty pockets. Smooth-talking traveling salesman Jerry James has also just sleazed into town. He, too, is always on the lookout for a quick buck. Maybe that's why Mr. McNally doesn't like him. Before long, trusting Albert falls for Tuey's sexy outfits and Jerry's claim of being his real father. But Tuey is just as conniving as Jerry is dangerous. Everyone is after wide-eyed Albert's hidden fortune. With Troy Garity, Bruce Dern, Alison Folland, Hank Harris, Randy Quaid, Debra Monk, Josh Brolin, and Holly Woodlawn. Written by R.D. Murphy. Produced & Directed by Allan Mindel. USA. 2003. Rated: R. Runningtime: 95 mins. Nightly at 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00. Additional Sat, Sun & Wed, 9/14 matinees at (2:00) & 4:00. NO SHOWS MON 9/12 & TUES 9/13. Thurs, Sept 15 at 6:00 ONLY.
ALSO SHOWING
In February 1971, one month after the revelations of the My Lai massacre, a public inquiry into war crimes committed by American forces in Vietnam was held in Detroit. Vietnam Veterans Against the War organized this event called the Winter Sodier Investigation with support from Jane Fonda and Mark Lane. More than 125 veterans spoke of atrocities they had witnessed and committed. Though the event was attended by press and television news crews almost nothing was reported to the American public. Yet, this unprecedented forum marked a turning point in the anti-war movement. It was a pivotal moment in the lives of young vets from around the country who participated, including the young John Kerry. The Winter Soldier Investigation changed him and his comrades forever. Their courage in testifying, their desire to prevent further atrocities and to regain their own humanity, provide a dramatic intensity that makes the film Winter Soldier an unforgettable experience. A collective of filmmakers - Frederick Aronow, Nancy Baker, Joe Bangert, Rhetta Barron, Robert Fiore, David Gillis, David Grubin, Jeff Holstein, Barbara Jarvis, Al Kaupas, Barbara Kopple, Mark Lenix, Michael Lesser, Lee Osborne, Lucy Massie Phenix, Roger Phenix, Benay Rubenstein, Nancy Miller Saunders and Michael Weil - recorded the event, and produced this extraordinary documentary. Acclaimed at film festivals around the world, the film was rejected as too incendiary by U.S. television and played only on New York's local public television station, WNET. Since then, only a few screenings by the filmmakers have kept the legacy alive. Official Site Produced and directed by Winterfilm Collective. 1972. 95 minutes. Black & White and Color. USA. Showtimes: Nightly at 7:00. Additional Saturday & Sunday matinees at (2:00). Check out the Trailer NOW! "One of the most harrowing, powerful anit-war films ever made, very strong stuff that takes on the significance beyond the historical, now that Americans finds themselves in another war". -- Mick LaSalle, SF Chronicle.
ALSO SHOWING
The incomparable Margaret Cho roars back onto the screen with her latest concert, The Assassin Tour, recorded live in May of 2005 at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. Uproariously funny, poignant and scathing, this is one event movie you won't want to miss! Assassin features fresh doses of Cho’s always ground-breaking, controversial and hilarious brand of humor from her critically acclaimed, State of Emergency tour. Says Margaret, “It’s a raw interpretation of what’s happening daily in our ever-evolving or devolving state of the union.” Margaret's experience starring in her own network sit-com was chronicled in her 1999 Off-Broadway show, I'm the One That I Want. That movie ended up making more money per print than any movie in history. It was also adapted into a best-selling autobiography, followed by two more groundbreaking concert tours, Notorious C.H.O. and Revolution, each generating more ticket and DVD sales than its predecessor. As a performer she has never failed to entertain and engage, and as a human rights activist she has never let her voice be silenced. A portion of here! Films' share of the box office revenue from this theatrical run will be donated directly to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Official Website. With Margaret Cho. Directed by Kerry Asmussen . Rating: NR. Running Time: 89 min. Nightly at 8:45. Additional Saturday & Sunday matinees at (4:00). "Biting and incisive humor " -- John McMurtrie, SF Chronicle.
Monday, September 12 - Tuesday, September 13
911: POWER TO THE PEACEFUL
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