The award-winning film “Rain in a Dry Land” (U.S.A., 2006, 82 minutes) traces the experience of two immigrant Somali Bantu families as they make their way from African refugee camps to urban America and face profound challenges in adjusting to a new life.
The film will screen Tuesday, Feb. 10, as part of the Labor and Community Film Series. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Rondo Library, corner of Dale and University in St. Paul. Admission is free and open to the public. [via]
Milking The Rhino examines the deepening conflict between humans and animals in an ever-shrinking world. It is the first major documentary to explore wildlife conservation from the perspective of people who live with wild animals. Shot in some of the world’s most magnificent locales, Milking The Rhino offers complex, intimate portraits of rural Africans at the forefront of community-based conservation: a revolution that is turning poachers into preservationists and local people into the stewards of their land.
Tuesday January 13th 2009 at 5 p.m
At Goethe-Institut – Corner of Loita/Monrovia Street Maendeleo House
Free Entrance
The film will run for 85 minutes and there will be time for discussion following the screening. Two special guests featured in the film will be in attendance, Dr. Helen Gichohi, President of the African Wildlife Society in Nairobi and Ian Craig of the Lewa Conservancy. [via]
It’s 1988, and Melo, an Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border, awaits the visit of Pope John Paul II. 50,000 people are expected to attend, and the most humble locals believe that selling food and drink to the multitude will just about make them rich. Petty smuggler Beto thinks he has the best idea of all–he decides he will build a WC in front of his house and charge for its use. His efforts bring about unexpected consequences, and the final results will surprise everyone. [via]
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 | 8:50pm
This month, Tablet Hotel is getting into the holiday spirit and helping those less fortunate. Admission to the film is $20 per person, with 100% of the profits going to charity: water, a non-profit organization providing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. For every ticket sold, we can bring clean drinking water to one person for 10 years. For your generosity, all attendees will receive a copy of Tablet10:Top Ten New Hotels 2008 (a $25 value).
Admission is $20 per person and guests will be charged immediately at the time of RSVP. Also, you must be 21 or older to attend.
“Come watch Fay Ann Lee’s romantic comedy “Falling for Grace” and hear from Ms. Lee about her experience writing, directing, and starring in the film!”
Thursday, 11 December 2008 7:30 PM ’til 9:30 PM Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall
Want to get the inside scoop on the challenges and rewards of the film industry?
Do you love romantic comedies?
Ever wanted to actually meet the star, director or screenwriter of a movie?
Then come join leading actress, screenwriter, producer AND distributor Fay Ann Lee for a free screening of her romantic comedy “Falling for Grace”! Afterwards, Ms. Lee will address the audience about her experiences navigating the film industry as an Asian-American woman and independent film producer.
Falling for Grace
Movie Screening and Q&A
Thursday, December 11th from 7:30-9:30pm
Fong Auditorium
Informal Lunch with Ms. Fay Ann Lee
Friday, December 12th at 12pm
Harvard College Women’s Center (Canaday B basement)
**RSVP to hcwc@fas.harvard.edu
Co-Sponsored by the Harvard College Women’s Center, the Harvard Foundation, Chinese Students Association, Organization of Asian-American Sisters in Service, and the Asian-American Women’s Association. [via]
People’s Choice Award – 2nd Runner Up
Toronto Film Festival www.thestoning.com
Join the director, Cyrus Nowrasteh, for a special Orange County screening of his latest film, The Stoning of Soraya M. Tickets are free. Seating is limited.
DATE: Friday, October 17th
TIME: 7:00 pm
LOCATION: The Folino Theater
ADDRESS: 283 N. Cypress Street, Orange, CA 92866
The Folino Theater is located inside the Marion Knott Studios at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts on the campus of Chapman University.
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