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Philomena
The story of an Irish-Catholic woman’s search for the son she was forced to give up.
Philomena
Belle
Love & family inspire social change and
influence the end of slavery in England.
Belle
Tokyo Godfathers
Three friends join together to help an
abandoned baby in this anime feature film. DE
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Tokyo Godfathers
The Wizard of Oz
This year marks the 75th Anniversary
of this iconic American Classic.
The Wizard of Oz
Murder on the
Orient Express
Mystery & intrigue from Agatha Chistie.
Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez
Skydancer Skydancer
Wadjda
An endearing film about a young Saudi
girl’s determination to fulfill her dreams.
Wadjda
The Fault in
Our Stars
Young love triumphs over illness.
The Fault in
Our Stars
The Track at Saratoga:
America’s Grandest
Race Course
The Track at Saratoga:
America’s Grandest
Race Course
Finding Vivian Maier
A documentary film about a nanny’s
unknown talent as a street photographer.
Finding Vivian Maier
Murder on the
Orient Express
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by the
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and Film Program
of the
New York State
Council on the Arts
with the support of
Governor Andrew Cuomo
and the
New York State
Legislature.
251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL FALL 2014
Films are shown in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room, Lower Level, Glen Street Entrance: 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please call Crandall Public Library at 792-6508, ext. 3, visit our web site at: crandalllibrary.org, like us on facebook at Crandall Library Films & Crandall Public Library. To learn how you or your business can become a sponsor, call 792-6508, ext. 284.
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(USA, 2014, 105 min., color, BluRay, PG)
Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Matthew Goode
Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Captain. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mans-field and his wife, Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England. –Fox Searchlight Pictures
“A finely wrought tale of a woman out of time, a film that plays eloquently upon the heartstrings as it interweaves familiar personal intrigue with stirring social history.” Mark Kermode, Observer (UK), 6/14/2014
Tues., Sept. 16, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
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For wheelchair access, use the main Glen Street entrance. There is an elevator at the Glen Street entrance that accesses the Christine L. McDonald Community Room where the films are screened. Staff will help anyone who needs additional assis-tance. Handicapped parking is available on Glen Street in front of the Library.
Listening assistive devices are supplied upon request.
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(USA, 2014, 83 min., color and b&w, DVD, Unrated)
Who is Vivian Maier? Now considered one of the 20th century's greatest street photographers, Vivi-an Maier was a mysterious nanny who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that went unseen during her lifetime. Since buying her work by chance at auction, amateur historian John Maloof has crusaded to put this prolific photographer in the history books. Maier's strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never-before-seen photographs, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her. –IFC Films
“That Maier turned out to be a mystery woman who went to great lengths to conceal the details of her life only further motivated Maloof, and what he found makes for riveting viewing.” Miles Fielder, The List, 6/24/2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
(USA, 2014, 125 min., color, DVD, PG-13)
Starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort
Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel's other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. –Criterion
“The Fault in Our Stars is a heart-breaker for sure, but it's also a sweet, romantic film full of sudden warmth and humor. It gets everything right about being young and in love for the first time.” Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6/5/2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
(USA, 2013, 98 min., color, 35mm, PG-13)
Starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan
Based on the 2009 investiga-tive book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, Philomena focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given away for adoption in the United States. In following church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldn't allow for any sort of inquiry into the son's whereabouts. After starting a family years later in England, Lee meets Sixsmith, a BBC reporter with whom she decides to discover her long-lost son. –Weinstein
“At its core, this clever, wrenching, profound story underscores the tenacity of faith in the face of unfathomable cruelty.” Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post, 11/26/2013
Tues., Sept. 23, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
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(UK, 1974, 128 min., color, DVD, PG)
Starring Albert Finney & Ingrid Bergman
Murder on the Orient Express is predicated on an actual event, in this case the Lindbergh kid-napping. In the movie, everyone on board the
Orient Express seems to have concluded that hateful financier Ratchett was behind the abduc-tion and murder of the infant daughter of a famed aviatrix. Thus, when Ratchett is himself found murdered, everyone is suspect. Normally, the police would handle the investigation, but the train has been stalled by a snow slide halfway between Istanbul and Paris. Thus, it's up to the insufferable but brilliant Belgian detective Her-cule Poirot to activate his "little grey cells" and determine who's guilty. –Rottentomatoes.com
"Albert Finney and a monstrously large cast of names give the show a lot of class and charm.” Variety, 12/31/1973
Tuesday, September 9, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
This film highlights our September fundraiser, Gala Noir: A Murderous Affair
This Indie comedy will delight and
leave you hungry for more.
This film chronicles the life of Chavez who was torn between his family duties and leading reform for American farm workers.
Matinee Showings
at 2:30 p.m.
30
Chef The Cherokee Word
for Water The story of the
Cherokee Nation’s first woman chief.
The Cherokee Word
for Water
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As the opening of The Track at Saratoga: America's Grandest Race Course unfolds, tales of the lure of Saratoga -- the setting, the characters, the horses and the legends -- are promised. By the time the closing credits roll, the tales are told, the promise fulfilled. The hour-long documentary, celebrating 150 years of thoroughbred racing at Saratoga, whizzes by in a blend of history, reminiscences and visuals that raises the bar for the genre. –The Huffington Post
Tues., Oct. 7, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
An intriguing look into the lives of Native
American Mohawk ironworkers.
(USA, 2014, 60 min., color and b&w, DVD, Unrated)
Featuring guest speaker, Dr. Ellen McHale, curator of the Folklife exhibit, “Stable Views.”
FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL FALL 2014
Saudi Arabia, 2013, 98 min., color, DVD, PG, Subtitled)
Starring Waad Mohammed & Reem Abdullah
10-year-old Wadjda challenges deep-rooted Saudi traditions in a determined quest to buy a bicycle. When everything goes against her plans, she sees one last chance in her school's Koran recitation competition and the large cash prize for first place. The first film ever shot entirely in Saudi Arabia, Wadjda is the story of a girl determined to fight for her dreams. –Razor Film Produktion GmbH
“In Saudi filmmaker Haifaa al-Mansour's winsome wonder Wadjda, a young girl's aspirations provide an intimate glimpse into the possibilities and limitations of a cloaked culture.” Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post, 10/4/2013
Tuesday, October 28, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
(USA, 2014, 102 min., color, 35mm, PG-13)
Starring Michael Peña and America Ferrera
Chronicling the birth of a modern American movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to peo-ple. Chavez inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life, who never worked on a farm, to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the world. –Pantelion Films
“Michael Peña is particularly impressive in the lead, resisting the obvious temptation to make Chavez larger than life. Diego Luna, a fine actor himself, directed, grounding the story in earthy, authentic-seeming detail.” Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader, 3/27/2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. (USA, 1939, 101 min., color, 35mm, G)
Starring Judy Garland and Ray Bolger
Kansas girl Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, are whisked by a tornado into the magical land of Oz in this much loved musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel. Dorothy joins the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion on an adventure down the Yellow Brick Road to persuade the Wizard to help her find her way home. –Swank Motion Pictures This year marks the 75th anniversary of this iconic American classic
“In truth, any opportunity to see the film on the big screen is welcome. Even if you’ve seen it dozens of times before — and who among us hasn’t? — it’s a different experi-ence with an audience.” Keith Staskiewicz, Entertainment Weekly, 10/2/2013
Tuesday, December 2, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Due to the theatrical re-release of the Wizard of Oz, this schedule may change.
As the date approaches, please check for updates on crandalllibrary.org
or call 792-6508, ext. 3.
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(Japan, 2003, 92 min., color, DVD, PG-13, Subtitled)
Starring Tôru Emori and Aya Okamoto
Japanese filmmaker Satoshi Kon directs his third anime feature with the holiday film Tokyo Godfathers. The story takes place in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Christmas Eve. Middle-aged has-been Gin, aging [transgendered] Hana, and teenage runaway Miyuki are three homeless friends who have formed a kind of makeshift family structure. Their bond is tested when they find an aban-doned baby while searching for food in a garbage dump. They have no choice but to care for the infant themselves. The group travels throughout the city, searching for the baby's parents and coping with their personal reactions to the situation. Tokyo Godfathers premiered at the Big Apple Anime Fest in 2003 –Swank Motion Pictures
“One of the most moving, enjoyable and wholly unconventional Christmas stories to come along in a long time.” Gary Dowell, Dallas Morning News, 3/25/2004
Tuesday, December 9, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
(USA, 2014, 115 min., color, DVD, R)
Starring Jon Favreau and Sofia Vergara
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen and zest for life and love. –Rottentomatoes.com
“Make sure you eat well beforehand or you'll be chewing your arm off halfway through this under-stated delight of a film, such is the way the joy of good food is represented.” George Byrne, Irish Independent, 4/7/2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
(USA, 2011, 75 min., color, DVD, Unrated)
The Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center: for more than 120 years, Mohawk ironworkers have raised America’s modern cityscapes. They are called 'sky walkers' because they walk fearlessly atop steel beams just a foot wide, high above the city. Who are these Mohawk sky walkers? What is their secret for overcoming fear? Has 'sky walking' replaced an ancient rite of passage? Or is it the pure need to adapt in order to survive? And what is their life really like, when every Friday at quitting time, they jump in their cars and make the eight-hour drive up north to their families on the reservation?
Skydancer is a feature length documentary that takes a provocative look at Indian life in the 21st Century: from the fragile hierarchy on top of the breath-taking steel structures in New York City to life 'on the Rez' where problems like unemployment and crime make it hard to see the pristine beauty of the surrounding lands. The film allows exceptional access to the lives of these ironworkers and in the process offers an intriguingly different perspective on contemporary Native Americans. –Skydancer Official Site
“Paints a fine portrait of the courage and conflicts of both the men who travel far from home to build skyscrapers in the bustling city, and of their families back on the Reservation who deal with their absences. This is a poignant and subtle film that shines a tender light upon contemporary Akwesasne Mohawk life…” Peter M. Whitely, Ph.D.
Tuesday, November 18, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
(USA, 2013, 92 min., color, DVD, PG)
Starring Kimberly Guerrero and Mo Brings Plenty
Based on the true story of the Bell Waterline Project, this movie is about a community com-ing together to improve its life condition. The film begins with the return of Wilma Mankiller to her rural Oklahoma Cherokee community where houses lack running water and others are little more than shacks. After centuries of being dehumanized and dispossessed of their land and identity, the people no longer feel they have power or control over their lives or future. Led by Mankiller, who became the first woman chief of the Cherokee Nation, and Cherokee organizer Charlie Soap, they join forces and build nearly twenty miles of waterline with a community of volunteers. They inspire the community to trust each other, and reawaken universal indigenous values of reciprocity and interconnectedness and spark a movement of similar self-help projects across the Cherokee nation that continues to this day. –cw4w.com
“Wilma Mankiller, the first modern woman chief of the Cherokee Nation, died four years ago this spring, but thanks to a determined effort by her family, friends and the communities she spent her life advocating for, her legacy lives on in film.” Melissa McGlensey, Ms. Magazine Blog, 1/28/2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
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