2010 Film Descriptions

Frozen River by Courtney Hunt (United States/2008) - "Desperation knows no borders. A moving character study of two women on opposite sides of the rez." - taken from the official film site. This film is, first of all, a brilliant piece of story-telling. -EWFF review.
Mostly Martha by Sandra Nettlebeck (Germany/2001) "A little bit French, a little bit Italian, a little obsession and lots of food. Set in a busy upscale restaurant with humor and drama to spare. What's not to like." - EWFF review.
Sweet Crude by Sandi Cioffi (USA/2009) Something strange happened while filming the story of a simple library opening. Local Filmmaker Sandi Cioffi will be on hand to answer questions about the tragic exploitation that occurred when government corruption, corporate greed and the human cry for justice intersected in the Niger Delta. -EWFF review.
Afghan Star by Havana Marking (United Kingdom/2008) Think American Idol. In Afghanistan. The entertainment industry becomes a catalyst for cultural change. Intriguing. -EWFF review
  Clotheslines by Roberta Cantow (USA/1988) "With verve and humor, this film shows the love/hate relationship that women have with the task of cleaning the family's clothes." - from catalogue description in Filmaker's Library.
Kitchen by Alice Winocour (France/2005) "A novice cook is faced with two live lobsters. The lobsters win. Mostly." - EWFF review.
The Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo by Jessica Oreck (USA/2009) "Taking bug collection to unbelievable new levels, Japan's quirky passion puts humanity in it's place. " - EWFF review.
  Reel Grrls 2008 class project 14 shorts by the students of the Reelgrrls after school media and technology training program. "A woman has never won an academy award for directing. Reel Grrls would like to change that." from Reel Grrls website.

 

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