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CONTENTS3-5, 8-14, 38-44

PRODUCTION CREDITSFestival Board

of Directors President & Treasurer

Paul Kemp Executive Director

Michael Fox Vice President, Operations

Alex Fields Vice President, Programming

Toney Merritt Board Secretary

J Mattingly Marketing Director

Gaben Chancellor Programming Assistant

Ayla Douglas Senior Curator/Programmer

Betsy Ford Development

Blair Foster Board Member

Christine Kenton Creative Services Director

Lydia Passannante Membership/Ticketing/

Hospitality, Christine Wagner Senior Advisor

Ann Walker

FounderKeith Brandman

Advisory Board

Zoë Elton Diana Fuller Will Geiger

Richard Heinberg Carl Lumbly

Albert Maysles Jim McCullough

Bill Nichols Mike Schuh

Gail Silva Sydney Pollack

1934 - 2008 Advisor 2006 - 2008

Film Festival Sponsors

19 Short Films

21-39 Feature Programs

41-45 Guide to Venues

46-47 Film Schedule

9Ticket Info

11-17Special Events

CONTACT US: Mendocino Film FestivalP.O. Box 1843, The Water Tower, 10481 Lansing St.

Mendocino, CA 95460707-937-0171 • www.MendocinoFilmFestival.org

PROGRAM DIRECTION Programming Team Toney Merritt, Program Director/Curator Betsy Ford, Sr. Curator/Programmer Ann Walker, Sr. Curator/ProgrammerAyla Douglas, Programming Assistant Pre-Screeners Barbara and John Birchard Alex & Shelley Fields Joy Gertler Alena Guest Gordon Keller Paul & Sara McKenna Steve Siler Program Hosts Charlie AckerLaViva DakersMaureen EppsteinWill FarleyPat FerreroWill GeigerRichard Heinberg Pat Jackson Felicia Lowe Bill Nichols Janis PlotkinLeslie SbroccoLarry Thomas

OPERATIONSHospitalityBlair Foster Arlene Moorehead Christine Wagner Festival EventsJennifer Taylor, Festival Events Coordinator Sally Stewart, Festival Events Coordinator Margie Kamb, Craft Services House ManagersJan Wasserman Sara LinerSteve Greenwood Concessions Blair Foster Concessions Director: Isla Bowery

Public RelationsMarcie SchorgAmelia WeirKira Wojack Social Media StrategistKira Wojack Volunteer CoordinatorLeslie Wahlquist Office SupportRandy SetlockJoseph Robba, Sponsor Liaison Box Office Martha Buck Gayle Greene Doris Hammer Deirdre Lamb Brona Lessen Ginny Rorby Pat Scott Henrietta Steiniger Camille Tinling Norma Watkins Deena Zarlin Mark Zarlin Printed Program Production Roy Dufrain, Art Kelly III HomeMade Publications Printed Program Editors Betsy Ford Ann WalkerToney MerrittKira Wojack, Managing Editor Advertising Sales Erina Reeves Cover DesignLydia PassannanteGaben Chancellor Cover Photo John Birchard

Webmaster Dave Mathews Audience Choice Award Bob Bushansky Filmmaker Welcome Carole FreemanLu Ross James Sibbet Operations SupportDerek Hambly Piper OdegaardThommy Pelletier, Operations Mgr.Pam SandbergZelda Zuniga TECHNICAL DIRECTION Technical Director: Marshall Brown Sound Engineer: Lowell Brown Sound Engineer: Peter Temple Head Projectionist: Rush Jones Head Projectionist: Maya NeumeierProjectionist: Leah HarrProjectionist: Tibor Call Equipment Sponsors: Matt Rowland, Matt Rowland EventsPlayback Technology, John Crossley & Aaron Owen of Cinematiq Photographers John BirchardHunter C. PassBonnie Veblen Larry Wagner Nicholas Wilson Keith Wyner Videographers Gaben Chancellor Jim CulpMike Evans Gary Grahame Maynard Kaminsky Denell McFallLydia Passannante

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HOW TO PURCHASEADVANCE TICKETS

Online: May 1 - June 1, 2014www.MendocinoFilmFestival.org

In Person:Thursday-TuesdayMay 1 - May 27, 12-4 pmMendocino Film Festival Officeat the Yellow Water Tower on Ukiah St.,East of Lansing St., Mendocino(next to Frankie’s)

Wednesday-SundayMay 28 - June 1, 9 am - 5 pmFestival Headquarters, Oddfellows Hallon Kasten & Ukiah St, Mendocino

PURCHASING TICKETSON DAY OF SHOWAt the door one hour before showtime,at each event during the Festival.(Subject to availability; cash only at the door.)

VENUESFor a full list of venues, includingdriving times from Mendocino, see page 41.For information on the “Cinema in the Vineyards” program, see page 42-43.For information on the Willits and Point Arena programs, see page 45.

FILM TICKET PRICESRegular Screenings Advance Purchase ...... $11Regular Screenings at the Door .................. $12Children’s Program ......................................... $5

SOLD OUT? TICKETS AT THE DOOR!Even if advance tickets are no longer available,tickets will be offered at the door when thenumber of open seats is determined. A line for waiting-list tickets may start anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 hour prior to a given screening. Subject to availability; $12 at the door (cash only).

SPECIAL EVENT TICKET PRICES Mendocino Wine Tasting Event(Coincides with screening of Red Obsession)Saturday, May 31, 5-7 pm, $20Oddfellows Hall, MendocinoSee Page 17 for details.

Philo Closing ReceptionWine and hors d’oeuvresSunday, June 1, 6-8 pm, $25The Madrones, PhiloSee Page 42 for details.

Willits Premiere Reception (Coincides with screening of20 Feet From Stardom)Thurs, May 29, 6-7:30 pm, $10(film ticket stub required)Willits Center for the ArtsSee Page 45 for details.

Point Arena ReceptionSunday, June 1, 5-6 pm, $10Arena Theater, Point Arena(film ticket stub required)See Page 45 for details.

Children’s Program (for ages 4-11)Saturday, May 31, 10-11 am, $5Coast Cinemas, Fort BraggSee Page 17 for details.

PAYMENT OPTIONSCash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and local checks are accepted for advance sales ($25 fee for returned checks).Cash only at the door.

PROCESSING FEE(web & phone orders only)Processing fee is $1.54 per ticket.

The Fine Print:• Ticket orders are accepted and processed on a first-

come, first-served basis. All sales are final.

• No refunds, exchanges or substitutions.

• Tickets cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, forgotten, destroyed, or mis-directed by the post office. If you often have trouble with your mail delivery, please choose the Will Call option.

• All persons, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

• Ticket holders must arrive 20 minutes prior to show time to be guaranteed a seat.

• All events subject to change. On rare occasions, for reasons beyond our control, screenings must be canceled. If a screening is canceled, tickets must be returned to the Festival Headquarters the same day to exchange for another screening or for a refund.

We happily provide services for disabled people. Please contact the Festival Office at 937-0171 for information on access and accommodation.

Be sure to check our website for updates!www.MendocinoFilmFestival.orgLike us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/mendocinofilmfestival

Cast Your Vote!Each year, The Mendocino Film Festival invites you, our discerning audience,to determine the Audience Choice Award recipient.

The award will be givento the highest-ratedfeature-length documentary or narrative film.

Be sure to fill out the special ballots distributed at each screening. The winner will be announced on our website on Monday, June 2.

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Special Guest, Claudia LennearWith 20 Feet From Stardom

Thursday, May 29, 7:30 pm, Noyo Theatre, Willits, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorFriday, May 30, 8:00 pm, Festival Tent, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

SPECIAL APPEARANCE by CLAUDIA LENNEAR, featured in the Oscar®-winnng film 20 Feet from Stardom. Ms. Lennear holds a stellar history singing back-up with Ike and Tina Turner, George Harrison, Joe Cocker, Rita Coolidge, The Rolling Stones, Leon Russell and more, plus her own solo album. She will attend for a Q&A with the audience immediately following the screening. Appearances at both Willits and the Festival Tent.

Beatles NightBeatles Sing-Along with Good Ol’ Freda

Saturday, May 31, 8:00 pm, Festival Tent, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles American debut! Join us for a BEATLES SING-ALONG event immediately following the screening of Good Ol’ Freda, about the young woman who became the Beatles’ assistant, confidante, and fan club president beginning in 1961. The sing-along will be led by Steven Bates and his band. Come sing your favorite Beatles songs with friends and family!

Circus PerformanceWith Grazing the Sky

Saturday, May 31, 12:30 pm, Festival Tent, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSaturday, May 31, 8:00 pm, Noyo Theatre, Willits, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

Following the film Grazing the Sky, you’re invited to a live performance including world renowned youth aerial artists from CircusMecca, the Mendocino Center for Circus Arts, at the Festival Tent in Mendocino.

Community DrummingWith Barbara Borden of Keeper of the Beat

Sunday, June 1, 6:00 pm, Festival Tent, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

Following the screening of Keeper of the Beat, join us for an improvisational COMMUNITY DRUMMING EXPERIENCE led by Barbara Borden, subject of the film, and local drummers. All attendees are encouraged to BYOD (Bring Your Own Drum)!

Pat Ferrero was Mendocino Film Festival’sProgram Director in 2007 and 2009-2013. The Festival is delighted to screen these three outstanding films which she hand-picked for this year’s program.

Look For

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• Big Joy• Ghost Town to Havana• States of Grace

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Mary Aigner Pamela Allen Megan Allende Ananse VillageCynthia AriostaArtseed: Robert StewartThe Attic of Mendocino Nancy Banker Jennifer Barbato Sarah BennettJeffrey BerensonBilly and Linda BjerreBilly Bjerre, Jr. Sarah BodnarWendy Boise, CPA Jamie Buckner Joyce CarolPhil CastroAdam and Lou CelayaRebecca ChampionChristine’s GoodiesWally Clark John Coate Mina Cohen Cowlick’s Ice CreamLiza Culick Alison De Grassi Debra DeGraw

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Tom Honer Jeff and Lois HooverTom JohnsenMia Johnson Maynard KaminskyAlan KantorJoan and Paul Katzeff Nancy Kemp Tom Kravis Mike and Eula Lenihan Ron LeValleyRon LippertErin LivingstonEileen Lopate Lover’s Lane Honey Dr. Barbara MackSue McKinney Mel McKinney Lynette McLeodPatrick Meany Mendo Mate MCTV Mendocino Coast TelevisionMendocino Cookie Co. Mendocino Jams and JelliesMendocino Mustard Laurie Moore

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Hill House InnThe Inn at Cobbler’s WalkInn at Schoolhouse Creek & SpaLa Petite Maison Little River Inn MacCallum House Mendocino HotelMendocino Farmhouse Sea Rock Seagull Inn Stanford Inn By the SeaTrillium

Inns and Hotels in Fort BraggAtrium B & B Beachcomber Motel Country Inn Emerald Dolphin Inn Grey Whale InnHarbor Lite LodgeHoliday Inn ExpressNorth Cliff HotelNoyo Harbor InnSeabird LodgeThe Weller House Inn

Inns and Hotels in Point ArenaCoast Guard HouseWharf Master’s Inn

Private Homes and CottagesSteve AntlerMichael & Daphne BeardPatricia & Ken BlackDarlene Clay

Coast GetawaysCaspar CottagePat DunbarJill & Jim EldridgeClaire Ellis & Chuck GreenbergMargaret FoxRoger GilbertTerry GrossKen Hollander & Sharon KissTina & Jeremy IsenbergBill & Gwen JacobsonRichard & Patrica KarchMendocino Coast ReservationsAndrea Richey & Joseph DaltonDrs. Mark & Jan RobertoWendy RobertsBill & Vickie ShermanJames and Judy TarbellElly VanderboschJoy & Neil WilenskyAngela & William Young

Each year, the Festival is supported in countless ways by an ever-expanding group of generous people. To all who are listed here, and to those of you who joined us after the program went to print, we are sincerely grateful to you all.

Since the beginning, local inns, hotels, and individuals have offered our Festival guests the gracious hospitality

that is so characteristic of the Mendocino Film Festival. To all of you, we extend our heartfelt thanks; your support makes the Festival possible year after year.


SPECIAL THANKS

HOSPITALITY DONORS

13Mendocino Film Festival 2014

festivalmembershipWe are deeply grateful to our many loyal Festival Members for their support. Members play a key role, not only in making this year’s Festival possible, but also in securing the Festival’s future. It is only through the contributions of our members that we are able to continue to bring filmmakers and their stories to our community.

Festival Members receive special insider opportunities and benefits including:• Invitations to special events• Early notification of film selections• Opportunity to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public• Priority seating (Producer & above)• All-Access Passes (Producer & above) Plus: All Members receive one or two invitations (dependent on Membership Level) to our Opening Night Party and Screening, available exclusively to Festival Members. For more information, visit our website or call 707-937-0171.

Member Discounts: Show your Member ID and receive discounts at these Mendocino stores and eateries.

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STARRING ROLEMike and Mary Schuh

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERMiguel BerkstromCarin Berolzheimer and Mark FarverSteven and Kathryn FieldsRandy H. McBrideJames and Judy TarbellSylvia Walker

DIRECTORPat DunbarLee EdmundsonClaire Ellis and Chuck GreenbergGary FernandezLynda and Fred GrillStacy HoudekPaul and Nancy KempVirginia and Jim LyonsElizabeth McDanielSharon McMillanArlene and Jim MooreheadBrad Snedecor and Mary O’ShaughnessyRichard and Nancy SpecchioLarry and Marilyn WagnerGreg and Teresa YoungJohn Young

PRODUCERLuna ArmstrongSallie and Tom CostelloFrank and Maureen GammaJean and Otto GrahamLarry and Fran HeitJoan and Paul KatzeffCheryl and Neil NathanDeena and Mark Zarlin

CINEMATOGRAPHERMickey Becker and Pam GaffneyKen and Pat BlackJohn and Katherine BrownPeter and Lynn ChevalierDaniel and Lisa ChristgauCecile CurrierJoseph Dalton and Andrea RicheyJames and Michelle DeeringJames Ehlers and Susan Larkin

Randy and Sheila EssonClaire FortierIrene FredericksDeborah FulmorKate GaretzMary GlanvilleLucy HilmerCharlie and Maureen HochbergTim Holliday and Sarah McCarterJohn and Kathryn HughesMary JacksonBill and Gwen JacobsonJudy KatzKenneth and Sandra KearneyMarni and Rod KelleherDonald and Shirley KirkpatrickKay LanierSusan Larkin and James EhlersKathryn and Bruce LeamanNancy and Michael MedenMavis Moore Jean MorleyChristy and Pete RoseEleanor Rush and James S PuskarDorothy SalantBill and Vickie ShermanMonica Steinisch and Philip J MaloneySusan Tubbesing and Sarah NatheLee and Sally WeltyPeter and Mary Zama

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Anne Eaton-KempShirley EramoDavid FelthousenNorm FluhrerNancy GardnerJoy GertlerCarolyn GlubokLawrence Goldyn and Ronald CampbellPolly Green Terry GrossDoris HammerBruce JohnsonLinda JupiterDeirdre LambMark Lipman and Helen CohenIrene L. Spath MaloneJean MannBuffy and Chris MapleMendocino StoriesLenny NoackDavid Nieskoski and Kathy JohnsonJudith Parker Margaret PaulMatt and Paula PerelsteinJanis and John PorterWendy PulliamErina ReevesRobert and Bronwyn RhoadesMark and Lauren RicheyBob RiveraJoseph RobbaDevora RossmanRudolph and Ann Sacks Larry Sawyer and Harriet ByeCarolyn ShirckElinor SheldonKendall SmithLisa SteadmanLila SteinerEmily StrachanJane TillisLorie WardlawOrah Young

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An Evening of Haute CuisineMendocino Film Festival Members and Filmmaker Guests Only

Friday, May 30, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Crown Hall, Mendocino

Join us at this exclusive Members-Only event, featuring culinary creations from eight local chefs. Using farm-fresh ingredients to craft delectable hors d’oeuvres ranging from hearty country fare to elaborate canapés, these chefs will demonstrate their skills at our showcase.You will not want to miss the mouthwatering results.

Come mingle with our talented filmmakers and industry guests as you sample haute cuisine from these eight renowned chefs and enjoy martinis made with Blue Angel Vodka, the wares of eight local wineries, beer from the North Coast Brewing Company, and chocolate from Wicked Bonbon.

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Guest Bartenders:Tony de la Torreand Sara Liner

Chocolatier:Shelley Fields

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A Night in the Spotlightfor our Members

Thursday, May 29, 7:00 pm, Festival Tent

Featuring gourmet concessions and Scharffenberger sparkling wine, Thursday night’s exclusive Members Screening of the popular Shorts Program continues the Mendocino Film Festival tradition of offering a sneak preview of the program to our VIP guests. Proudly sponsored by Mendocino Art Center.

The Breakfast ClubFriday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1, 9:00 am, Oddfellows Hall

We invite you to join us every morning at Festival Headquarters atOddfellows Hall in Mendocino Village for coffee and pastries at 9 am.

Red Obsession Wine Tasting Saturday, May 31, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Oddfellows Hall, $20 (film tickets sold separately)

Sample big reds before heading over to the screening of Red Obsession at Crown Hall, where Director Warwick Ross will be in attendance. Three Philo wineries, Drew Family Cellars, Knez Winery, and Balo Vineyards, will pour special selections of their pinot noirs for attendees. Proudly sponsored by Winesong.

There and Back AgainDon’t miss events and screenings around the Shire.

PHILO: See pages 42-43 for a full list of events in Philo.

POINT ARENA: See page 45 for a full list of events in Point Arena.

WILLITS: See page 45 for a full list of events in Willits.

Children’s ProgramTwo charming award-winning short films on nature for children ages 4-11.Proudly Sponsored by Sean Leland State Farm.

Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am, Coast Cinemas, Fort Bragg, $5

Riddle in a Bottle Directed by Laura & Robert Sams

Two siblings (The Riddle Solvers) receive a mysterious riddle from the ocean. To solve it, they need help from loggerhead sea turtles, tide-pool animals, spring frogs and a one-legged singing pirate. 30 min; Best Children’s Program, Special Jury Award, and Script Merit Award, International Wildlife Film Festival; Best Children’s Film, Wild and Scenic Film Festival.

Shark Riddle Directed by Laura & Robert Sams

Follow siblings Laura and Robert on an adventure to solve a mysterious riddle about shark teeth, featuring high-definition footage of 20 different shark species from around the world. 27 min; Best Children’s Program, International Wildlife Film Festival; Best Creative Work, Waimea Ocean Film Festival; Best Children’s Film, BLUE Ocean Film Festival.

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It’s All About ChangeAs they say, “Change is the only constant.” Join us as our characters experience all manner of change—from minor to profound, romantic to familial, prosaic to spiritual. Our selections include two Academy Award® nominated films, as well as an Academy Award® shortlisted film.

MULTIPLE SCREENING TIMES:Friday, May 30, 8:00 pm, MathesonSaturday, May 31, 10:00 am, Coast Cinemas, Fort BraggSaturday, May 31, 2:30 pm, PhiloSaturday, May 31, 5:30 pm, Noyo Theatre, WillitsSunday, June 1, 10:00 am, Festival TentSunday, June 1, 3:00 pm, Arena Theater, Point Arena$11 in advance, $12 at the door.

SlomoDirected by Josh Izenberg. Depressed and frustrated with his life, Dr. John Kitchin abandons his career as a neurologist and moves to Pacific Beach where he undergoes a radical transformation into SLOMO, trading his lab coat for a pair of rollerblades and his IRA for a taste of divinity. 18 min. Shortlisted for an Academy Award®, 2014, Best Documentary Short Subject; Best Short Documentary, SXSW.

Two LapsDirected by Owen Trevor. Two friends. One race. No prisoners. Val and Pete have been swimming together every morning for the past seventeen years. Once a year, they have a race. 6 min. Best International Short, Rushes Film Festival.

Tiny Miny MagicDirected by Danielle Lurie. When Sam decides to show her appreciation for her mailman by leaving him a present in her mailbox, she is overjoyed when he leaves her a present in return. 8 min. Audience Award, DC Shorts Film Festival.

CrosswordDirected by Vincent Gallagher. On a significant day in her life, a lonely woman who seeks solace in the daily crossword finds that the answers to the clues are all around her. Is it magic, coincidence, or something else entirely? 13 min. Best Short Film, Waterford Film Festival, Ireland.

OktapodiDirected by Julien Bocabelle, Francois-Xavier Chanious, Olivier Delabarre, Thierry Marchand, Quentin Marmier, Emud Mokhberi. In this French animation, two octopi fight for their lives in a comical escape through the streets of a Greek village. 3 min. Academy Award® nominee, Best Animated Short Film.

Do I have to Take Care of Everything? Directed by Selma Vilhunen. Sini is frantically trying to get her family ready to leave for a wedding, but her husband and two children keep interfering with her efforts. 7 min. Finland. Academy Award® nominee, Best Live Action Short Film.

Harry Grows Up Directed by Mark Nickelsburg. New York is a tough place to find love. 11 min. Audience Award, LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival.

Man at the CounterDirected by Brian McAllister. A story about life, love, and sugar packets. 8 min. Best Short Film, Cluj International Short Film Festival.

In God We TrustDirected by Jason Reitman. In this comedic piece, a speeding truck sends Robert into purgatory, with the probability of a warm climate. He escapes back to Earth and tries to fix things before purgatory can catch up with him. 17 min. Audience Award and Jury Award for Best Comedy, Aspen Shortfest; Best Short Film, Seattle International Film Festival.

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Friday, May 30, 8:00 pm, Festival Tent, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“Infectious and irresistible. Their voices are powerful enough to tear you apart and put you back together again, and their stories will do the same.”—Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

In his compelling Oscar®-winning film, 20 Feet From Stardom, director Morgan Neville shines a spotlight on the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of our time. Along with rare archival footage and a peerless soundtrack, the film boasts intimate interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, Bette Midler and Sting, to name just a few. 91 min; Academy Award® Winner, Best Feature-Length Documentary, 2014.

SPECIAL APPEARANCE by CLAUDIA LENNEAR, featured in the film. Ms. Lennear holds a stellar history singing with Ike and Tina Turner, George Harrison, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell and more, plus her own solo album. She will attend for a Q&A with the audience immediately following the screening. Appearance at both Willits and the Festival Tent.

A.K.A. Doc Pomus

Directed by William Hechter, Peter Miller

Friday, May 30, 12:30 pm, Festival Tent, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSunday, June 1, 10:00 am, Coast Cinemas, Fort Bragg, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSunday, June 1, 6:00 pm, Arena Theater, Point Arena, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“Vital and endearing, a celebration of a great artist, a great character,and the universality of great pop.”—Alan Scherstuhl, The Village Voice

Meet Jerome Felder (also known as Doc Pomus), one of the most prolific rock and roll songwriters you’ve never heard of. “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “This Magic Moment” and “A Teenager in Love” are just a few of his best-loved songs. Packed with incomparable music and rare archival imagery, the film features interviews with Doc’s collaborators and friends, including B.B. King, Dr. John, Ben E. King, Dion, Joan Osborne, Shawn Colvin, Leiber and Stoller and Lou Reed. This gripping life story of how Doc reinvented himself after being paralyzed by polio as a child makes for a powerful and lively film. 98 min; Audience Choice Award, Charleston International Film Festival; Grand Prize, Stony Brook Film Festival.

Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth

Directed by Pratibha Parmar; Produced by Shaheen Haq


“An intimate, exquisitely rendered portrait of one of the great artists of our time.”—Ava DuVernay, Filmmaker & Founder of AAFRM

Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth artfully tells the compelling story of an extraordinary woman’s journey from her birth in a paper-thin shack in the cotton fields of Putnam County, Georgia to her recognition as a key writer of the 20th Century. Alice Walker made history as the first black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her groundbreaking novel, The Color Purple, which has been adapted from a novel into a Hollywood movie and a successful Broadway musical. 84 min; Official Selection, Vancouver International Film Festival; Official Selection, International Women’s Film Festival (Seoul).


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American Wine StoryDirected by David Baker (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)

Sunday, June 1, 4:30 pm, Philo, $11 in advance, $12 at the door“If you finally discovered your true calling…would you have the courage to start over?”—American Wine Story

A tale of risk and reinvention, American Wine Story portrays oenological aficionados who have taken their obsessions to the extreme, chasing their dreams with a bottle in one hand and a corkscrew in the other. Following the people in America who decide to enter the wine industry, this documentary depicts wine-lovers so devoted to fine wine that they are willing to sacrifice everything for a chance at making their own. From their highest successes to their lowest moments, the winemakers in American Wine Story know one thing: they will never have to look back and say “What if?” 80 min; Wine Country Premiere.

Big Joy

Directed by Stephen Silha & Eric Slade, Co-Directed by Dawn Logsdon(Q&A with filmmakers after screening)

Saturday, May 31, 5:30 pm, Crown Hall, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“An exuberant documentary. Filmed with an irresistibly playful spirit, dances with words, film clips and images from a long and, it seems, mostly joyous life.” —Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times

Big Joy is a celebratory portrait of James Broughton, a visionary poet and filmmaker who emerged from the artistic renaissance that flowered in post-WWII San Francisco. A charis-matic figure, Broughton led a completely unconventional, countercultural existence, some of it in Mendocino. His life was deeply intertwined with a wide array of artists, activists and spiritual guides, among them movie critic Pauline Kael, dancer Anna Halprin, playwright Kermit Sheets, poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and philosopher Alan Watts. The film offers an in-timate and unflinching portrait of the arc of Broughton’s life, from the dark depths of his early depression to the ecstasy of his creative freedom and sexual liberation, all in the service of his lifelong quest to find his own “Big Joy.” Note: Film contains nudity. 82 min; Official Selection, SXSW Film Festival; Official Selection, Tribeca Film Festival

Botso

Directed by Tom Walters (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)


“One man’s spirit greater than all the armies of darkness combined – the beauty and truth in mu-sic, as he teaches it, provides hope to a world out of harmony.”—Ed Ochs, The Rock

Sometimes a story is so inspiring that it must be told. Such is the astonishing life of Wachtang “Botso” Korisheli—musician, sculptor, and beloved teacher to generations of children. Born in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, young Botso was affectionately held by Josef Stalin not long before Stalin’s brutal regime ordered the execution of Botso’s father. Remarkably, Botso was allowed 20 minutes to see his father one last time. Here, inside a dark prison, his father commu-nicated to Botso what was most important about life, words that still inspire him at the age of 92. Eventually arriving in America, Botso became a treasured music teacher, inspiring some of the world’s premier musical artists, including five-time Grammy® Award winner Kent Nagano. 82 min; Audience Choice Award, Maine International Film Festival; Best in Fest Award, San Luis Obispo Film Festival; Official Selection, Tbilisi International Film Festival.


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Casting By

Directed by Tom Donahue (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)

Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am, Crown Hall, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSunday, June 1, 10:00 am, Coast Cinemas, Fort Bragg, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“A vivid reminder of the hand-in-glove importance of right actor/right role—and the indispens-ability of those casting mavens who make movie history.”—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times

Featuring the accomplishments of the legendary “one-woman casting revolution,” Marion Dougherty, Casting By is an illuminating documentary about the history and impact of the Hollywood Casting Director. Dougherty had a career that spanned 50 years. Her legacy, represented in over 100 motion pictures and over 1,000 television programs, brought to screens large and small the likes of Al Pacino, Glenn Close, Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, Richard Gere, Christopher Walken, Mel Gibson, and Debra Winger, among others, all of whom are interviewed in this insightful film. 89 min; Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival; Official Selection, New York Film Festival.

CHILDREN’s PROGRAMTwo charming award-winning short films on nature for children ages 4-11.

Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am, Coast Cinemas, Fort Bragg, $5

Riddle in a Bottle, and Shark RiddleBoth Directed by Laura & Robert Sams. Follow the adventures of two siblings Laura and Robert as they learn about rivers, oceans and the animals that call them home, all while solving fun and mysterious riddles. See Page 17 for details on the Children’s Program.

Frank vs. God

Directed by Stewart Schill (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)

Saturday, May 31, 3:00 pm, Matheson, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSometimes overcoming life’s trials begins by serving God—with a lawsuit. Frank vs. God is the charming and quirky story of a reclusive lawyer who leaps into action when a tornado destroys his home and the insurance company refuses to pay based on the “Acts of God” clause. Henry Ian Cusick (Lost, Scandal, The Mentalist) stars in this comedy directed by Stewart Schill (I Hate Musicals, Dexter). 100 min; Official Selection, Valencia Film Festival.

Furever Directed by Amy Finkel

Sunday, June 1, 10:00 am, Crown Hall, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“Makes good on the adage ‘stranger than fiction.’”—Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

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The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden Directors: Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)


“So rife with melodrama, exotic lifestyles, sexual intrigue and suspicious deaths that it’ssurprising no film has been made about it until now.”—Todd McCarthy, The Hollywood Reporter

Darwin meets Hitchcock in this murder-mystery documentary, a gripping tale of idealistic dreams gone awry. Set in the brutal yet alluring landscape of the Galápagos Islands, the film interweaves an unsolved 1930s murder with stories of present-day Galápagos pioneers (a handful of Europeans, Americans and Ecuadorians who came to the islands between the 1930s and 1960s). It is a parable of a search for paradise—and a cautionary tale about a handful of individualists who settle on the same small island while seeking their own distinct and sometimes clashing notions of Eden. 120 min; Official Selection, Berlin International Film Festival; Official Selection, Telluride Film Festival.

Gasland Part 2Directed by Josh Fox (Q&A after screening hosted by Richard Heinberg, Post Carbon Institute)

Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am, Festival Tent, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

This isn’t just about fracking anymore. This is about our system of government,and this is about climate change.”—Josh Fox

In this follow-up to his Oscar®-nominated film Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox takes a deeper look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil. The film argues that the gas industry’s portrayal of natural gas as a clean and safe alternative to oil is a myth and that fracked wells inevitably leak over time, contaminating water and air, hurting families, and endangering the earth’s climate with methane, a potent greenhouse gas. In addition, the film explores how the powerful oil and gas industries are, in Fox’s words, “contaminating our democracy.” Executive produced by Debra Winger. 125 min; Official Selection, Tribeca Film Festival.

PRECEDED BY: 300 Years of Fossil Fuels in 300 SecondsThis highly entertaining fashion, this short film presents the history of the use of fossil fuels from their introduction to the present day.

Ghost Town to HavanaDirected by Roberto Chile & Eugene Corr (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)

Sunday, June 1, 10:00 am, Matheson, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“Leaves the viewer persuaded that a better world is altogether possible.”—Michael Fox, KQED

From Ghost Town to Havana follows two groups of disadvantaged boys, one in Ghost Town (the impoverished and crime-ridden West Oakland) and the other in the slums of Havana, who find solace in baseball. With the help of dedicated coaches, the boys discover that teamwork can yield rewarding results. As they struggle to survive, a portrait emerges of their neighborhoods, families, schools, and cultures. Ultimately, the Ghost Town boys travel to Cuba, where they find themselves warming up to their Cuban hosts, the pressure of life in siren- and shooting-filled West Oakland lifted off their shoulders. While the soul of the film is wholesome, some of the words are not. This film contains strong language that may not be suitable for children. 91 min; Sneak Preview.

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Good Ol’ Freda

Directed by Ryan White (Beatles sing-along with Steven Bates after screening)


“Kelly is a complete charmer. Prepare to fall in love with her.” —Richard L. Eldredge, Atlanta Magazine

Freda Kelly was a shy Liverpudlian teenager when she began working for a local band hoping to make it big. Though she had no inkling of how far they would go, Freda had faith in The Beatles from the beginning, and The Beatles had faith in her. In Good Ol’ Freda, Freda tells her story for the first time in 50 years. This film offers an insider perspective on the beloved band that changed the world of music. 86 min; Audience Choice Award, Sidewalk Film Festival; Roxanne T. Mueller Award, Best Film, Cleveland International Film Festival; Official Selection, SXSW Film Festival

FOLLOWING SCREENING: There will be a BEATLES SING-ALONG event immediatelyfollowing the screening, with the local band of Steven Bates. Come sing your favorite Beatles songs with friends and family!

Grazing the SkyDirected by Horacio Alcala (CircusMecca performance after Mendocino screening)

Saturday, May 31, 1:00 pm, Festival Tent, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSaturday, May 31, 8:00 pm, Noyo Theatre, Willits, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“A visually stunning journey. Motivation, passion, pain, exhaustion, the body that seemsto defeat gravity on some occasions, surrender to it on others… This isn’t your normaltale of circus spectacle.”—Flor Gragera de León, El País

Grazing the Sky offers a magical and intimate look at the lives of modern circus artists within and out of Cirque Du Soleil. The film closely follows several performers in their life quests. While certainly a testament to the power of following your dreams, it is also an homage to the grace and strength of artists who use their bodies as their instruments. Filmed on location in 11 countries by a Cirque Du Soleil insider, this film transcends a behind-the-scenes look to create a powerful and moving work of art. 85 min; In English, French and Spanish with English subtitles; Official Selection, Torino Film Festival; Official Selection, American Documentary Film Festival.

FOLLOWING MENDOCINO SCREENING: You’re invited to a live performance including world-renowned youth aerial artists from CircusMecca, the Mendocino Center for Circus Arts, at the Festival Tent in Mendocino.

The Great BeautyDirected by Paolo Sorrentino

Saturday, May 31, 5:30 pm, Matheson, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSaturday, May 31, 4:30 pm, Philo, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“A glorious experience that blends both compassionate dismay and wry delight overItaly’s own, eternal excess.”—Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

In this Oscar®-winning drama, journalist Jep Gambardella (the dazzling Toni Servillo, Il divo and Gomorrah) has charmed and seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for de-cades. Since the legendary success of his one and only novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city’s literary and social circles. But when his 65th birthday coincides with a shock from the past, Jep finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries, and looking past the extravagant nightclubs, parties, and cafés to find Rome in all its glory: a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty. 142 min; In Italian with English subtitles; Academy Award Winner®, Best Foreign Language Film, 2014.


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Haute CuisineDirected by Christian Vincent

Sunday, June 1, 3:00 pm, Crown Hall, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“An epicurean dream where the dishes conjured up by the characters are as essentialto the experience as the characters themselves.”—Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Hortense Laborie (Catherine Frot) is a celebrated chef living in the Perigord region of France. To her great surprise, the President of the Republic appoints her as his personal chef. She agrees reluctantly, but once she has accepted her nomination, Hortense works diligently to produce stylish and authentic cuisine. For a while, she manages to impose herself in the President’s kitchen, thanks to her sturdy character and despite the jealousies she arouses among the other chefs. Based on a true story. A foodie’s delight! 95 min; In French with English subtitles; Official Selection, Tribeca Film Festival.

Inequality For All

Directed by Jacob Kornbluth (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)


“We make the rules of the economy—and we have the power to change those rules.” —Robert Reich

Inequality for All takes on the income inequality gap full-force through the insightful and engaging lessons gained while following former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich as he looks to raise awareness about the widening economic gap in the United States. Reich has dedicated his life to standing up to economic bullies by seeking out the truth behind our fiscal woes. We see what makes Reich tick and why he’s so passionate about protecting the economic interests of the middle class. As we learn about the situation we are in, we come to understand his unwavering determination to return to a society in which the American dream remains possible for everyone. 89 min; Special Jury Award, Sundance Film Festival.

Keeper of the Beat: A Woman’sJourney Into the Heart of DrummingDirected by David L. Brown (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)


“Exquisite on every level. Barbara’s talent and joy swept me up in a wonderful musical experiencethat lifted my spirits sky-high.” —Christopher Beaver, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker

In Keeper of the Beat, Barbara Borden, an acclaimed drummer, composer, and teacher, tells her story in eloquent words and toe-tapping music. The film showcases the unfolding of Barbara’s identity as she grows from a little girl in love with drumming to a world-class percussionist practicing “drumbeat diplomacy.” Shot on four continents, the film is produced and directed by three-time Emmy® Award-winner, David L. Brown. 62 Minutes; Runner-Up, Audience Award, 2013 Mill Valley Film Festival.

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The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life Saturday, May 31, 12:30 pm, Matheson, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

Directed by Malcolm Clarke; Produced by Nick Reed (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)

“Undoubtedly one of the most inspirational people in the world.”—The Huffington Post

As the world’s oldest pianist and Holocaust survivor, 109 year-old Alice Herz-Sommer shares her views on how to live a long and happy life. She discusses music, laughter and how to remain optimistic, come what may. The film features beautiful photographs and rare film footage that bring Alice’s extraordinary story to life. 39 min; Academy Award® Winner, Best Documentary Short, 2014

PRECEDED BY: Inocente Directed by Sean Fine & Andrea Nix

Inocente... qualifies as pure joy in human form.”—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

A homeless teenage girl paints a dramatic black swirl around her eye to begin each day. A timeless story about the transformative power of art and a timely snapshot of the new face of homelessness in America: children. 40 min; Academy Award® Winner, Best Documentary Short, 2013.

PRECEDED BY: Nyosha Directed by Yael Dekel & Liran Kapel

Ten-year-old Nyosha dreams of buying a pair of shoes during a pitiless war. She believes that because of her shoes, she will stay alive. 13 min; In Hebrew with English subtitles; Best Animated Film, Haifa International Film Festival; Official Selection, American Documentary Film Festival.

LemonDirected by Laura Brownson & Beth Levison (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)

Friday, May 30, 5:30 pm, Matheson, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

Three-time felon. One-time Tony Award-winner. Lemon Andersen is a pioneering spoken word poet whose words speak for a generation. Lemon, an intricately-crafted documentary, follows one man’s harrowing journey to bring his life story to the stage while battling the demons from his past, including poverty and the loss of his young mother from AIDS. A truly engaging story. 85 min; Official Selection, Oaxaca International Film Festival; Official Selection, Tacoma Film Festival.

Red ObsessionDirected by David Roach & Warwick Ross (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)

Saturday, May 31, 8:00 pm, Crown Hall, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSunday, June 1, 12:00 pm, Philo, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

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A Royal AffairDirected by Nikolaj Arcel

Saturday, May 31, 8:00 pm, Matheson, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“Sumptuous settings, urgent romance and intellectual substance.A mind-opener crossed with a bodice-ripper.”—Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

A Royal Affair is the gripping true story of two brave idealists who risk everything in the pursuit of freedom for their people—but above all, it is the story of a passionate and forbidden romance that changed an entire nation. This intriguing story centers on the love triangle between the increasingly insane Danish King Christian VII (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard), the young but strong Queen Caroline Mathilda (Alicia Vikander), and a man of enlightenment and idealism, the royal physician Struensee (Mads Mikkelsen). 137 min; In Danish with English subtitles; Academy Award® Nominee, Best Foreign Language Feature; Golden Globe Nominee, Best Foreign Language Feature.

Short Films Program:It’s All About ChangeMULTIPLE SCREENING TIMES:Friday, May 30, 8:00 pm, MathesonSaturday, May 31, 10:00 am, Coast Cinemas, Fort BraggSaturday, May 31, 2:30 pm, PhiloSaturday, May 31, 5:30 pm, Noyo Theatre, WillitsSunday, June 1, 10:00 am, Festival TentSunday, June 1, 3:00 pm, Arena Theater, Point Arena$11 in advance, $12 at the door.

As they say, “Change is the only constant.” Join us as our characters experience all manner of change—from minor to profound, romantic to familial, prosaic to spiritual. Our selections this year include two Academy Award® nominated films, as well as an Academy Award® shortlisted film. See page 19 for details on this year’s short films.

Sound CityDirected by David Grohl

Sunday, June 1, 5:30 pm, Crown Hall, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“Hits you like a shot in the heart.”—Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Beginning in 1969, artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Kyuss, Slipknot and Nirvana had something in common—they all recorded groundbreaking music at a humble recording studio in the San Fernando Valley: Sound City Studios. We follow Dave Grohl’s purchase of the studio’s custom analog Neve console, which he moved to his personal studio, Studio 606. In this film, famous musicians who recorded at Sound City reunite at Studio 606 for a jam session and to make an album of “all-new all-original songs, each one composed and recorded exclusively for the film within its own 24-hour session on that console.” 108 min; Grammy® Nominee, Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.


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The Starfish ThrowersDirected by Jesse Roesler (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)


“You never know what can grow from just one thing. You could be inspiring hundreds with just one small action.”—Katie Stagliano, at age 9

The Starfish Throwers explores how three compassionate individuals fight hunger and struggle to restore hope to the hopeless in unexpected and sometimes dangerous ways. Half a world apart, a five-star chef, a retired school teacher and a master gardener fight for what appears to be a lost cause, only to discover their impact may reach further than their actions. In addition to our Crown Hall screening, we are proud to present this profoundly inspirational film to the local Mendocino High School student body. 83 min; Official Selection, Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

States of GraceDirected by Mark Lipman & Helen Cohen (Q&A with filmmakers, Grace Dammann,partner Fu Shroeder, and daughter Sabrina after screening)

Sunday, June 1, 12:30 pm, Matheson, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorDoctor Grace Dammann’s life is forever altered when a driver crashes head-on into her car on the Golden Gate Bridge. After a seven-week coma, she miraculously regains consciousness with her cognitive abilities intact, but her body utterly shattered. We follow Grace as she struggles to find meaning in her radically-altered life and eventually returns to medicine to found an inno-vative clinic. From doctor to patient to doctor again, we trace Grace’s remarkable recovery and the unexpected journey of a family in the wake of a devastating crisis. 74 min; Sneak Preview.

Symphony of the Soil Directed by Deborah Koons Garcia (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)

Saturday, May 31, 3:00 pm, Noyo Theatre, Willits, $11 in advance, $12 at the doorSunday, June 1, 12:30 pm, Crown Hall, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“Unfolding with gentle joy and unexpected beauty, this ode to the miracle of the Earth’s topmost layer gives us a newfound respect for the ground beneath our feet.” —Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times

Symphony of the Soil explores the complexity and mystery of soil. Filmed on four continents and including interviews with some of the world’s most esteemed soil scientists, farmers and activists, this film portrays soil as a protagonist of our planetary story. Using a captivating mix of art and science, the film shows that soil is a complex living organism, the foundation of life on earth. Yet most people “treat soil like dirt,” never realizing soil’s remarkable nature. 104 min; Official Selection, Wild & Scenic Film Festival; Food Award, Cinema Verde Film Festival 2013.

Toxic Hot SeatDirected by Kirby Walker & James Redford (Q&A with filmmakers after screening)


“As galling as this story of deception, abuse, and greed might be, the other story told by Toxic Hot Seat is more hopeful. It’s just one step, but it’s a step forward rather than back.” —Cynthia Fuchs, PopMatters

Toxic Hot Seat follows a courageous group of firefighters and mothers, journalists and scientists, politicians and activists as they fight to expose a shadowy campaign of deception that left a toxic legacy in our homes and bodies—a campaign so cunning, it’s taken nearly 40 years to unravel. 91 min; Audience Choice Award, Mill Valley Film Festival.

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Tricky Bidness

Directed by Lynne Canning & Joann Schuch (Q&A with filmmaker after screening)


Lying smack-dab in the heart of America’s marijuana-growing country, the small college town of Arcata, California has evolved as a long-time pot-friendly community. In recent years, however, Arcata residents have also come to recognize that their biggest unregulated industry has some unexpected consequences. Tricky Bidness is a thoughtful hometown look at the complexities of marijuana growing—culturally, legally and personally—through the eyes of the people who have lived with it in their community for over 40 years. 70 min; Official Selection, Salt Spring Film Festival; Official Selection, Santa Cruz Film Festival.

Walking the Camino: Six Ways to SantiagoDirected by Lydia Smith


“People come from all over the world to walk this walk. By the end, you’re likely to not just under-stand why people do it, but consider giving it a shot yourself.” —Sherilyn Connelly, SF Weekly

The mesmerizing Walking the Camino takes us on a journey with six unique strangers from around the world as they attempt to cross an entire country on foot—with only a backpack, a pair of boots, and an open mind. Driven by an inexplicable calling and a grand sense of adventure, these pilgrims throw themselves heart-and-soul into their physical trek to Santiago, Spain, and, most importantly, their personal journeys to themselves. 84 min; Best Documentary, Hollywood Film Festival; Audience Favorite Award, American Documentary Film Festival.

WatershedDirected by Mark Decena; Produced by James Redford (Q&A with filmmakers after screening)

Sunday, June 1, 3:00 pm, Matheson, $11 in advance, $12 at the door

“The Colorado is one of the most iconic natural landmarks of the American West andit’s facing unprecedented demands on its water, a resource historically taken for grantedby those of us who have enough.”—Robert Redford

Narrated by Robert Redford, Watershed tells the story of threats to the once-mighty Colorado River through heartening character vignettes that reveal a new water ethic as well as 21st Century solutions. With agricultural usage, population growth, current energy demands, and climate change creating an unsustainable situation, the Colorado River is diminishing, already running dry before its natural end at the Gulf of California. Unless action is taken, the river’s retreat will continue—a potentially catastrophic scenario for the millions who rely on its availability. 56 min; Golden Sun Award, Barcelona International Environmental Film Festival; Best Conservation Film Award, Bend Film Festival.

PRECEDED BY: Among GiantsDirected by Chris Cresci, Ben Mullinkosson, and Sam Price-Waldman

Risking injury and incarceration, an environmental activist disrupts the clear-cutting of an ancient redwood grove by sitting on a tiny platform a hundred feet up in the tree canopy. Already three years into the tree-sit when filming begins, Among Giants blends vérité cinematography with intimate personal reflection to create a vivid picture of life in the trees and the unwavering dedication of the activists. 13 min.




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Festival Tent10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino.Proudly sponsored byMike and Mary Schuh.

Crown Hall45285 Ukiah St., Mendocino.Proudly sponsored byMatt Rowland Events.

Matheson PerformingArts CenterCorner of Ford & Cahto Streets, Mendocino. Proudly sponsored by Harvest Market.

Coast Cinemas135 South Franklin Street,Fort Bragg.

Arena Theater 214 Main St., Point ArenaFor more information onthe Point Arena Programs,see page 45.

Noyo Theatre 57 E. Commercial St., Willits.For more information onthe Willits Programs,see page 45.

Balo Vineyards 9001 Highway 128, Philo.

The Madrones 9000 Highway 128, Philo.For more information onthe Cinema in the Vineyards Program, see pages 42-43.

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Saturday, May 31, 6:30pm, The Madrones. $90 (limited seating; 40 spots available)

Sunday, June 1, 12pm-4pm, the wineries of the Philo Collective

Saturday, May 31, 12:00pm, Goldeneye Winery. $50 (limited seating; 50 spots available)

For more information on Cinema in the Vineyards events: 707.895.2955 or www.cinemainthevineyards.com

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Nestled in the idyllic Anderson Valley and boasting rolling hills, sprawling vineyards, and chic wineries, the community of Philo evokes a European atmosphere coupled with Mendocino charm, making it the perfect setting for Mendocino Film Festival’s Cinema in the Vineyards. Thanks to the support of Philo Collective Wineries, the Mendocino Film Festival returns to Wine Country on Festival weekend.

Screenings at Balo Vineyards, 9001 Hwy 128, Philo

Film Programs in Philo

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Roederer Estate, 4501 Hwy 128Toulouse Vineyards, 8001 Hwy 128Scharffenberger Cellars, 8501 Hwy 128Baxter Winery, 8660 Hwy 128The Madrones, 9000 Hwy 128Bink Wines, 9000 Hwy 128

Drew Family Cellars, 9000 Hwy 128 Knez, 9000 Hwy 128Signal Ridge, 9000 Hwy 128Stone & Embers, 9000 Hwy 128 Balo Vineyards, 9001 Hwy 128Goldeneye, 9200 Hwy 128

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Known as the “Gateway to the Redwoods” and boasting a vibrant local art scene, Willits is an increasingly popular travel destination as the world learns of this sleepy town’s allure. The Festival has enjoyed tremendous support from the Willits community, and we look forward to the expanded 2014 program at Noyo Theatre.

Willits Premiere Opening Reception Thursday, May 29, 6:00-7:30 pm, Willits Center for the Arts, $10(film ticket stub required for admittance; film tickets sold separately)

Marking the commencement of our Willits Festivities, this reception features fine wines, artisan beer, and an array of delectable appetizers, and is hosted by Adam’s Restaurant and North Coast Brewing Company.

With a famed lighthouse, dramatic scenery, inviting storefronts, and a national monument in the Stornetta Public Lands, Point Arena is a jewel of a town, drawing visitors from around the world. The Mendocino Film Festival is proud to return to the historic Art Deco Arena Theater.

Point Arena ReceptionSunday, June 1, 5:00-6:00 pm, 215 Main, Point Arena, $10(film ticket stub required for admittance; film tickets sold separately)

Between films, celebrate our Point Arena program with rustic hors d’oeuvres, bread, and cheese from local eateries and markets, as well as wine and beer from our sponsors.

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Symphony of the SoilSee Page 37

20 Feet From StardomSee Page 21

Grazing the SkySee Page 29

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Point Arena & WillitsEvents & Programs

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FILM KEY:Special Programs

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Buy your tickets early!We expect sold out shows!Tickets & More Info: 1-707-937-0171www.MendocinoFilmFestival.org


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THURSDAY, MAY 29

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American Wine StorySee Page 23

Closing ReceptionSee Page 42


Winemakers’ LunchSee Page 42

Winemakers’ DinnerSee Page 42



Winery Open HousesSee Page 42

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

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In Fort BraggCOAST CINEMAS

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Children’s ProgramSee Page 17


Casting BySee Page 25


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7:00 pm Exclusive MemberScreening See Page 17


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Good ol’ FredaWith Sing-Along, Page 29

Inequality for AllSee Page 31

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Tricky BidnessSee Page 39

5:30 pm Keeper of the BeatWith Drumming! Page 31

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Big JoySee Page 23

The Starfish ThrowersSee Page 37

Toxic Hot SeatSee Page 37

Casting BySee Page 25


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Frank vs. GodSee Page 25

Lady in #6, Inocente, Nyosha See Page 33

Sound CitySee Page 35

A Royal AffairSee Page 35

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Haute CuisineSee Page 31

FureverSee Page 25


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States of GraceSee Page 37

Watershed, and Among the Giants See Page 39

Ghost Town to Havana See Page 27

In Mendocino Festival Tent: 10701 Palette DriveCrown Hall: 45285 Ukiah Street

Matheson Performing Arts Center: Ford & Cahto Streets

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