[Imc-saltlake-discussion] Salt Lake Film Society free films

[Deanna Taylor]

The following is a compilation of many informing and thought provoking
events talking place in the month of October. For more information about
events that are sponsored by the SLC Film Center go to www.slcfilmcenter.org

Wednesday, October 13th - 6pm UMFA 
CONTROL ROOM: Directed by Jehane Noujaim (84 min)
Provocative profile of Arab news network Al Jazeera's
coverage of the war in Iraq. Asks the question are we
radicalizing or stabilizing the Arab world. Filmmaker
discussion to follow, hosted by Center for Middle East, U of
U College of Communications and SLC Film Center
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, October 13 - 7pm - Union Theater, 200 South Central Campus Drive,
UofU.
TYING THE KNOT - SLC FILM CENTER www.slcfilmcenter.org Poignant depiction of
the battle over gay marriage and a social history of the institution of
marriage. 
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Thursday, October 14 3:30 - 6pm
Know Bush: Launching Facts That Shock & Awe, a One Person Patriot Act.
After filling her head with NPR, political bestsellers and Google searches,
a Salt Lake City working mom and occasional actress dares to affect the most
important election in history from her home computer in this Republican Red
state. Anonymous emails of well-verified facts, amidst the absurd multiple
tasking life of every woman, journalists afraid of lynching, and a country
blinded by terror, unveil our chance to bring democracy (back) to a
dangerous regime. Theatre that uniquely entertains, stimulates, and provides
Google notes! --- with Barbara Bellows Terranova
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Thursday, October 14th - 7pm CITY LIBRARY - offered by the SLC Film Center
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BUSH: by William Karel
A French perspective and film by William Karel in
collaboration with Eric Laurent author of La Guerre des Bush
and Le Monde Secret de Bush (Editions Plon)
Eight years apart, George Bush and his son, George W. Bush,
have succeeded each other at the head of the world's most
powerful nation. An unprecedented phenomenon in American
history. The key events of the last twelve years have taken
place during their terms in office: the collapse of the
Soviet empire and the Communist bloc, the first Gulf War,
the events of September 11, the globalisation of terrorism
and the new conflict with Baghdad.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Thursday, October 14 7pm - Terry Tempest Williams reads from her
new book, OPEN SPACE FOR DEMOCRACY at the King's English Bookshop
Tickets are $10 (available at the store) and include a copy of the book. 

Tuesday, October 19th - 7pm CITY LIBRARY 
AFGHANISTAN UNVEILED: a film made by Afghani women
Hosted by KUED, Diverse Voices, SLC Film Center and the YWCA.
Discussion with Afghani filmmakers to follow
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, October 20th - Michael Moore talks about the
political life of documetary filmmakers.
Coming to UVSC on Oct. 20
Speaks at 12 noon in the McKay Events Center, UVSC.
Tickets are $10, $5 for students. Seating is about 7000.

Thursday, October 21 - 7pm - Sam Weller's Bookstore
THE POLITICAL LIFE OF DR. SUESS (54 minutes)
Directed by Ron LaMothe. In celebration of UEA, this film
salutes the biography of Dr. Suess.

Thursday, October 21 - 7pm THE HUNTING OF THE PRESIDENT
Brewvies - SLC Film Center offers a free preview screening.
A scathing look at Kenneth Starr and his systemic attack of
the Clinton administration. Based on NYT best selling book
by Gene Lyons and Joe Conason. Premiered at Sundance 2004
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - MUST BE OVER 21

Wednesday, October 27th - 7pm Broadway Centre Cinemas 
PATH TO WAR: In the mid-1960s, President Johnson and his
foreign-policy team debate the decision to withdraw from or
escalate the war in Vietnam. Presented by SLC Film Center and HBO.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, October 29th - 12 noon - offered by the SLC Film Center
THE POLITICAL LIFE OF DR.SUESS (54 minutes)
Directed by Ron LaMothe. In celebration of UEA, this film
salutes the biography of Dr. Suess.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, November 3rd - 6pm CITY LIBRARY 
THE CORPORATION: Directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer
Abbott( 2 hours 40 minutes) Winner of 2004 World Documentary
Sundance Award. Opens Amnesty International Film Festival
Engaging primer on the pursuit of power and profit.
Discussion with director and Amnesty VP of Corporate
Responsibility to follow. Donation requested.

COMING SOON

BUSH'S BRAIN -- TBA go to www.saltlakefilmsociety.org for
schedule Based on a book by Texas reporters James C. Moore
and Wayne Slater, who appear prominently in this movie
adaptation, "Bush's Brain" recounts the rise of Mr. Rove,
the president's chief political adviser, from geeky Utah
Olympus High roots to West Wing perch.

THE YES MEN - Premiered at Sundance 2004. Hilarious portrayal of
anti-corporate activists.

GOING UPRIVER: THE LONG WAR OF JOHN KERRY -
http://www.saltlakefilmsociety.org
Moving chronicle of Kerry's Vietnam experiences and antiwar
activities


STILL PLAYING

FAHRENHEIT 9/11 (120 minutes)
Michael Moore's impassioned case for regime change
Now playing at Brewvies


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