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Film
FOCUS, An Independent Film Festival September 19-October 24
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is hosting its annual
Film FOCUS, an independent film festival in the McMaster
Center at Main Library, 325 Michigan St.
Experience these powerful, first-run feature films by independent
filmmakers at 6:15 p.m. on Mondays, from September 19 through
October 24.
September 19, 2011 Surrogate Valentine 2011
USA,
EXCLUSIVE SCREENING - In this must-see comedy, Goh is a
struggling, but talented, indie musician who is given the task
of teaching a Hollywood actor how to play a musician for an
upcoming movie role.
September 26 These Amazing Shadows
2011
USA, EXCLUSIVE SCREENING - What do the films
Casablanca, Blazing
Saddles and West Side Story have in common? Besides
being popular, they have also been deemed "culturally,
historically or aesthetically significant" by the
Library of Congress and listed
on The National Film Registry. This documentary tells the
history and importance of this roll call of American cinema
treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the
American experience itself.
October 3 Autumn Gold
2010
Germany/Austria, EXCLUSIVE SCREENING
- In this charming and life-affirming documentary, a group of
senior athletes, with ages ranging from 80 to 100 years,
fiercely compete in the World Masters Track and Field
Championships in Finland.
October 10 If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle
2010
Romania
- With only two weeks left before his release from a hostile
juvenile detention center,
Silviu is faced with the possibility that his little brother may
be destined to follow in his footsteps without a serious
sacrifice.
October 17 Festival of Dramatic Shorts -
This collection of exclusive short films from around the world
will touch your emotional side, make you think, and maybe even
terrify with their distinctive narrative style.
October 24 Festival of Comedy Shorts -
Laughter is the universal language in this collection of
hilarious short films from around the globe. EXCLUSIVE
SCREENINGS.
These films are not subject to rating by the Motion Picture
Association of America. Recommended for adults; some films may
contain strong language, sexual content and violence. FREE
parking is available in the underground garage.
For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call the
Library Audiovisual Department at
419.259.5285 |
