Showing posts with label Opening Night. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Opening Night. Show all posts
The air is crisp in Milwaukee this time of year -- comfortable days (in the 70s today and crisp nights in the 50's) but there is a heat wave taking shape for this evening.
You see -- it's the begining of the 2013 Milwaukee Film Festival.
In mere hours from when this post goes live, Milwaukee film goers will be transported to worlds that are only experienced because of the efforts of the dedicated staff at Milwaukee film.
And - I'm ready to go on the ride with you - and you can live vicariously through me if you'd like.
No, I can't get out to every day of the festival -- since it's in the part of the world that I live in, there are family commitments and other films that will screen (and even a short trip out of town) that will impact my time...BUT -- that doesn't mean I won't provide you with daily thoughts on the festival.
One day might feature my thoughts on the films for the day -- telling you where to go and what not to miss.
One day might feature a review of a film.
And another day might just feature observations relating to the day....
I love the opportunities that present themselves in the festival format. In fact I posted something a little over 2 years ago -- that still rings true TODAY about why you should go to a film festival in your hometown.
READ THE ARTICLE HERE on why you should go to a film festival.
I'll be experiencing a lot of documentaries over the next two weeks...
For now -- let's just strap in! And get ready to ENJOY - Milwaukee Film Festival 2013.
Feature(s) of the Day
OPENING NIGHT FILM - Break Up Man - Called a riotous comedy that has taken its native Germany by storm. This is the perfect opener for this year's festival featuring - Passport Germany
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
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| Loved this photo by the MKE Film crew! Credit: MKE FILM |
With the dawning of the day, it is time to get things started for the 2014 edition of the Milwaukee
Film Festival.
Film Festival.
Opening Night brings with it a documentary this year, one of my favorite things to check out during the festival. This film is 1971 and it is your only pick on opening night (well there is the big shindig after the film, but I’m only talking about the movies here.)
Here’s your breakdown for tonight.
FEATURED TITLE
1971
7PM Oriental Theatre (SOLD OUT - RUSH TIX MAY BE AVAILABLE)
The story of the 1971 break-in at the FBI office in Media, PA and the subsequent release of the confidential documents to the media came before Snowden, before Wikileaks and before Watergate. It is the first time that some of the individuals that carried out the brazen break-in had their story come out.
The story from director Johanna Hamiltion (Scheduled to appear for questions) turns into a skillfully crafted thriller.
There is a combination of interview footage (and some good stuff here), archival footage and reenactments to tell the story.
The journey comes from the protest backgrounds of the individuals through the break-in and on to the investigation.
In light of all that is going on in society today, it is interesting to see this look inside the entire process of what must have gone on with many a case through the year.
A fascinating and riveting film that shows one of the reasons I LOVE documentaries!
Get out and see it.
Welcome Johanna to our incredible city and welcome back Milwaukee Film Festival 2014 – We’ve missed you!
OTHER SHOWINGS
Saturday 9/27 – 1:45PM Oriental Theatre
Saturday 9/27 – 1:45PM Oriental Theatre
Check out the 1971 Trailer, below!