Anderson and Anderson in April 2023

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 by Rachel Getts

Join us at SLFS in April 2023 for a retrospective series featuring the films of P.T. Anderson and Wes Anderson every weekend on Friday and Saturday starting March 31st.

Paul Thomas Anderson (known as P.T.) grew up in the San Fernando Valley in the ’70s and 80’s. At an early age, he decided that directing was all he wanted to do and started making short films with his friends. As a senior in high school he wrote, produced, and directed a 30 minute short film “The Dirk Diggler Story”. (This became the basis for his film Boogie Nights.) While at the Sundance Feature Film program he developed the film “Sydney” which became the acclaimed film Hard Eight. After struggles with his distributor, he took his own version of “Sydney” to Cannes where it screened in the Un Certain Regard section. Eventually “Sydney” was released as Hard Eight in 1996, of which film critic Roger Ebert wrote “Movies like Hard Eight remind me of what original, compelling characters the movies can sometimes give us.”

Wes Anderson was born in Houston, Texas in 1969. Also at a young age he was driven to become a filmmaker making silent films with his brothers and friends. Later working as a projectionist at the University of Texas at Austin he met writer/actor Owen Wilson who he collaborated with in his early films such as Bottle Rocket. His signature post-modern style and subversion of main-stream storytelling stands out amidst commercial filmmaking today. Big star-studded casts, fast paced humor, and a nostalgia mark his films which are never quite what you expected.

These popular directors, who happen to share a last name, represent a new wave of stylistic directing that always surprises. Their way of telling stories is unique in a world of short attention spans and easy endings.

Showtimes may vary. Tickets will be on sale at www.slfstix.org.

Mar 31: The Fantastic Mr. Fox

April 1: Boogie Nights

April 7: Punch Drunk Love

April 8: The Grand Budapest Hotel

April 14: Hard Eight

April 15: Bottle Rocket

April 21: There Will Be Blood

April 22: The Royal Tenenbaums

April 28: Magnolia

April 29: Rushmore

Killer Cars & Joy Rides in March 2023

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by Rachel Getts

Join us at SLFS in March 2023 for a fast paced ride through late 1960s to 1970s cinema as we present our Killer Cars & Joy Rides series every weekend starting March 3.

Showtimes may vary. Tickets are now on sale – > www.slfstix.org.

Mar 3: The Italian Job (1969)

Mar 4: Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)

Mar 10: Bullitt (1968)

Mar 11: The Driver (1978)

Mar 17: Grand Prix (1966)

Mar 18: Le Mans (1971)

Mar 24: Vanishing Point (1971)

Mar 25: Duel (1971)

Valentine’s at SLFS

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by Rachel Getts

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon (or some us just consider it any other day, which is cool) so here’s some SLFS offerings available to all.

Need a film to watch? You can find staff recommendations in our latest blog entry here:

Also you can find the films mentioned in this blog on our Letterboxd here:

SLFS is on Letterboxd! Follow us there for more movie recommendations.

And finally here’s some SLFS themed Valentine’s Day cards that you can give to your favorite movie-goer:

Presenting Black Cinema starting February 3

Posted on January 24, 2023February 7, 2023 by Rachel Getts

Presenting Black Cinema is a series curated by specialty guest programmer Saidah Russell to spotlight the unique and varied experience of black cinema.

Saidah Russell currently works as a Film Programmer for Rooftop Films, helping to curate their Summer Series and assisting with administering their Filmmakers Fund annually. She is also a Shorts Programmer at the Sundance Film Festival. She has experience working on screening committees for several festivals, including Tribeca Festival, Hamptons International Film Festival, and Indie Memphis Film Festival. She has also been on review committees for AT&T Presents: Untold stories, Athena Film Festival’s Writers Lab, Black Public Media’s Open Call, and the HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab. She is the Director of Programming for the TIDE Film Festival, an emerging Brooklyn-based festival dedicated to showcasing work by filmmakers of color.

Each weekend we have films that are paired into specialized categories: Musicals, Afro-Futurism, Southern Gothic/Horror, and Contemporary Black Directors.

Check out the schedule below. Showtimes May Vary. Tickets will be on sale soon at www.slfstix.org.

Feb 3: School Daze

Feb 4: The Wiz

Feb 10: Neptune Frost

Feb 11: Black Panther

Feb 17: Eve’s Bayou

Feb 18: Tales From the Hood

Feb 24: Till

Feb 25: Judas And The Black Messiah

Holiday Hours 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 by Rachel Getts

It’s the holiday season! We have some changes in our hours at the Broadway:

Christmas Eve 12/24 & New Year’s Eve 12/31 the Broadway will close early at 8 pm.
We will have regular hours on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Tickets are on sale for all films at SLFStix.org.

Happy Holidays to Everyone from SLFS!

Tower Of Terror: Holiday Edition

Posted on November 18, 2022January 24, 2023 by Rachel Getts

Looking for an alternative to the usual holiday fare? SLFS is here for you. During the month of December we are going to be screening some holiday films with a mix of fun and terror. We are calling it Tower Of Terror: Holiday Edition.

Check out the schedule below. Tickets are now on sale at www.slfstix.org.

Dec 16th: Die Hard

Dec 17th: Eyes Wide Shut, The Muppet Christmas Carol

Dec 22nd: Silent Night, Deadly Night

Dec 23rd: Black Christmas

Dec 25th: Scrooged

Jan 1st: Gremlins

All films will be showing at Broadway Centre Cinemas. Regular admission. Showtimes may vary.

Sing With Maria: Sound Of Music

Posted on October 24, 2022November 12, 2022 by Rachel Getts

Join us for the return of our most beloved holiday tradition, Sing with Maria: SOUND OF MUSIC. This family-friendly, holiday extravaganza screening will include a pre-show hosted by a talented emcee, costume parade and contest (audience vote!) for both the adults who love to dress up and the kids who participate. All children who dress up win a candy prize.

THREE SHOWS ONLY!

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm

$20 per ticket. Tickets on sale soon!

Admission includes prop bag, and sound of music collectable button and sticker. Please no outside props allowed.

A 20 minute official intermission will take place approximately 3/4 of the way through the film that includes complimentary tea and “biscuits” (shortbread cookies) for all audience members.

This fun tradition is not to be missed, and SLFS is proud to once again bring this show to our community.

DISCLAIMER:

By purchasing a ticket for or participating in any Sing With Maria event planned and controlled by Salt Lake Film Society, you agree to the following:

Salt Lake Film Society Sing With Maria events are provided with no warranty either express or implied. The Organizers, including but not limited to the Staff, Board, Advisory, Volunteers, Cast, and Sponsors, of Salt Lake Film Society Sing With Maria events assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, trauma, triggering complaints or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.
You assume all risks when participating in Salt Lake Film Society Sing With Maria events. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey all rules and regulations and code of conduct of Salt Lake Film Society. You will comply with all requests made by employees or volunteers or contracted staff of Salt Lake Film Society and its representatives. You must obey all laws of the State of Utah. Salt Lake Film Society reserves the right to eject any participant who does not comply with the terms of this section. Ejected participants will not be entitled to a refund or any further recourse.
You will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Salt Lake Film Society and its organizers, directors, employees, consultants, agents, affiliates for any and all legal actions arising out of participation in Salt Lake Film Society Sing With Maria events. You further agree to pay all legal fees incurred by Salt Lake Film Society that arise due to this agreement.
You give Salt Lake Film Society authorization to use and post any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other record of our events, before during or after the event for promotional use, at any area of our event venues, reporting to the media and to publish on our website or blog. You will not be entitled to any compensation for Salt Lake Film Society’s use of your name or image.
Refunds for any reason will be at the discretion of Salt Lake Film Society.
Salt Lake Film Society reserves the right to exclude anyone from becoming a Salt Lake Film Society participant should they choose not to accept this Agreement.

Rocky Horror Picture Show 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022October 29, 2022 by Rachel Getts

Let’s Do The Time Warp Again… Rocky Is Back

Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to SLFS! We are bringing our live performance event to the Broadway Centre Cinemas with four unique opportunities to experience this cult classic. Starting October 29-October 31 we will be hosting different screenings so you can choose how you want to spend your evening celebrating this cult classic.

The Out Of The Shadows cast is back for all screenings with live performances that occur with the movie. There are different performances with two separate emcees and one with a shadow cast. We will also be providing a screening of the film that is the movie only if you’d rather.

Screenings with live performers will have the doors open and a live pre-show that starts 30 minutes prior to the movie. Prop bags are included in your ticket price and will be handed out at entry. No outside props will be accepted into the theater.

Mature Audiences Only. 18+.

The following production includes language and themes that may be triggering to certain individuals. This event includes graphic language, sexual content as permitted within Utah law, blood, assault, and uses language that some viewers may find offensive and/or dehumanizing. In addition the event is loud, cast members will be wandering the auditorium, and props will be tossed in the air, and audience members may move, stand, yell, and behave generally raucous. SLFS encourages viewers to consider their own personal mental health before purchasing a ticket or attending any Salt Lake Film Society Rocky Horror Picture Show event.

Here is the Rocky Horror Picture Show parental guide via IMDB.

The event is a live show and the SLFS disclaimer will apply. As live-shows are unpredictable, we encourage all ticket buyers to know the disclaimer below.

FULL LIVE CAST + GUEST EMCEE SUSAN STEFFEE
10/28 (SOLD OUT), 10/29 (SOLD OUT), 10/30 (SOLD OUT), 10/31 (SOLD OUT) at 10:30 pm ; $25/person includes prop bag

Due to the graphic nature of this show no one under 18 will be admitted

Photo ID will be required at time of entry at security entrance.

Admission includes Prop Kit

No bags, outside props, or cosplay weapons permitted

Not intended for all viewers, audience discretion advised.

Closed Caption devices available for live shows

Join us for our most raucous, wild, and very unruly screening of the motion picture film Rocky Horror Picture Show, accompanied by a live shadow-cast. This show includes a full-cast (all key characters) provided by Latter Day Transvestites/Out of the Shadows Theater Company as well as local, infamous emcee Susan Steffee. Susan has been emcee for Rocky Horror Picture Shows at the Tower Theater for over 40 years – and counting!

She’s time warped so much, you will hear lines never-heard-in-other-states or at other shows.

This irreverent show will include shadow-cast reenactments of scenes, costumes to feast the eyes upon, and Susan’s mad-libs throughout the entire show.

This show is adult in nature, includes language and themes that are not for all individuals, SLFS recommends individuals do their own research to determine if an event is appropriate for them. The SLFS Rocky Horror event disclaimer is below, please view before purchasing a ticket or attending this event.

More about the Shadow Cast:

The Latter Day Transvestites (LDT) have been feeding your Rocky addiction since 1995 (officially). From the Blue Mouse to the Tower Theatre, and possibly before, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been playing in the Salt Lake City area. The cast started officially in 1995 and dubbed “The Little Cast of Horrors”, LDT has been through personnel changes, personal disasters, and near prosecution by the local vice squad. In 1997 we changed the name to the Latter Day Transvestites to reflect our heritage and our personal fashion preferences.

Come join us as we take a step to the right into our version of reality.

The performance by the Latter Day Transvestites is brought to you by the Out of the Shadows Theater Group (OSTG). OSTG provides an alternative aspect to the performing arts and cinema. Catering to cult film followers and encouraging audience participation. OSTG is an ongoing presence in Salt Lake City through local media, live performances and community events. Our shadow casts are known for their improvisations and witty call backs while performing to well known and loved cult films.

DRAG CAST + GUEST EMCEE AMANDA DUSOE
10/29 (SOLD OUT), 10/30 (SOLD OUT), 10/31 at 10:30 pm ; $25/person includes prop bag

Due to the graphic nature of this show no one under 18 will be admitted

Photo ID will be required at time of entry at security entrance.

Admission includes prop-kit

No bags, outside props, or cosplay weapons permitted

Not intended for all viewers, audience discretion advised

Closed Caption devices available for live shows

Join us for a gender swapped, informal and raucous screening of the motion picture film Rocky Horror Picture Show, accompanied by a live shadow-cast. This show includes a full-cast (all key characters) playing roles of a differing gender than the on-screen characters, provided by Latter Day Transvestites/Out of the Shadows Theater Company as well as local, emcee Amanda Dusoe.

This irreverent show will include shadow-cast reenactments of scenes, costumes to feast the eyes upon, and Amanda’s mad-libs throughout the entire show.

Rocky Horror emcees traditionally talk over the entire film with a microphone, so if you have interest in hearing or seeing the film in it’s pure form, without an emcee, look for the film-only screening times. The price of admission includes Prop Kits to interact with the movie and cast. This show is adult in nature, includes language and themes that are not for all individuals, SLFS recommends individuals do their own research to determine if an event is appropriate for them. The SLFS Rocky Horror event disclaimer is below, please view before purchasing a ticket or attending this event.

More about the Shadow Cast:

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
10/29, 10/30, 10/31 at 10:30 pm ; $20/person + prop bag

ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE

No shadow cast or emcee

Due to the graphic nature of this show no one under 18 will be admitted Photo ID will be required at time of entry at security entrance. No bags, outside props, or cosplay weapons permitted. Not intended for all viewers, audience discretion advised.

All ticket proceeds benefit SLFS.

DISCLAIMER:

By purchasing a ticket for or participating in any Rocky Horror Picture Show event planned and controlled by Salt Lake Film Society, you agree to the following:

Salt Lake Film Society Rocky Horror Picture Show events are provided with no warranty either express or implied. The Organizers, including but not limited to the Staff, Board, Advisory, Volunteers, Cast, and Sponsors, of Salt Lake Film Society Rocky Horror Picture Show events assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, trauma, triggering complaints or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.
You assume all risks when participating in Salt Lake Film Society Rocky Horror Picture Show events. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey all rules and regulations and code of conduct of Salt Lake Film Society. You will comply with all requests made by employees or volunteers or contracted staff of Salt Lake Film Society and its representatives. You must obey all laws of the State of Utah. Salt Lake Film Society reserves the right to eject any participant who does not comply with the terms of this section. Ejected participants will not be entitled to a refund or any further recourse.
You will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Salt Lake Film Society and its organizers, directors, employees, consultants, agents, affiliates for any and all legal actions arising out of participation in Salt Lake Film Society Rocky Horror Picture Show events. You further agree to pay all legal fees incurred by Salt Lake Film Society that arise due to this agreement.
You give Salt Lake Film Society authorization to use and post any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other record of our events, before during or after the event for promotional use, at any area of our event venues, reporting to the media and to publish on our website or blog. You will not be entitled to any compensation for Salt Lake Film Society’s use of your name or image.
Refunds for any reason will be at the discretion of Salt Lake Film Society.
Salt Lake Film Society reserves the right to exclude anyone from becoming a Salt Lake Film Society participant should they choose not to accept this Agreement.

Arthouse Audience Survey

Posted on September 19, 2022October 24, 2022 by Rachel Getts

UPDATE: This survey is now closed. We will contact winners via email in the next week.

It’s that time of year… We need your help! We want you to tell us what you think you need and want from your movie-going experience, and how we might improve.

Help us out by filling out this Arthouse Survey by 10/23. Click on the link, fill it out, and you’ll be added to a drawing for $50 certificate and two $25 certificates:

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7002524/Salt-Lake-Film-Society

Thank you so much for taking your time to fill this out. SLFS is looking for ways to continue bringing the best in cinema to SLC.

Filméxico 2022

Posted on September 15, 2022November 9, 2022 by Rachel Getts

Filméxico kicks off in November with an exciting lineup that highlights both acclaimed filmmakers and emerging voices from contemporary Mexican cinema. We will be returning to in person screenings at the Broadway starting November 10 – November 17.

Filméxico 2022 lineup will feature prominent works by indigenous filmmakers, as well as seasoned, new and local talent. We will also present a series of panel discussions with Mexican filmmakers, Utah community leaders and cultural binational specialists and allies.

Join us for our opening night live Q&A with director Melissa Elizondo Moreno, following a screening of The Sower (El Sembrador) on Thursday November 10. The film begins at 7:00 pm with the live Q&A afterward.

We will also have a live Q&A following Mending The Heart (Remover El Corazon) on Friday November 11.

GUEST FILMMAKER: Melissa Elizondo Moreno

Melissa Elizondo Moreno graduated from the National School of Cinematographic Arts at UNAM. Her work is focused on the themes of resilience, childhood and the gender perspective.

Her debut feature “The Sower” was awarded The Warrior of the Documentary Press Award, The Made by a Woman Award and the Audience Award for Documentary Feature Film at the Morelia International Film Festival.

The Sower also won awards at festivals in France, Chile and Bolivia. Her short films “Túmin: Solidarity Economy” and “The Threads That Weave Us” have been presented at various film festivals and international exhibitions.

PANELS

These FREE pre-recorded panels will be available online at SLFSathome.org. These panels discussions are in English and Spanish with subtitles. Available starting Nov. 11 – Nov. 17.

The Revolt/La Revuelta

VIEW PANEL HERE

This panel features Lucero González: film director.

Moderator: Nancy Rivera: visual artist, curator and Visual Arts Coordinator, Utah Division of Arts & Museums.

Join this stirring conversation about collective artivism and vulnerable self-reflection, while we review the long journey of ‘the unruly’ women who learned together to reclaim their bodies and their voices, and continue working building bridges and changing the patriarchal narrative in Mexico and within.

Mending the Heart/Remover el Corazón

VIEW PANEL HERE

This panel features Melissa Elizondo: film director.

Moderator: Jorge Rodriguez: artist, public school educator and radio host, KPCW.

In this conversation we learn the challenges of documenting the process of one of Mexico’s most vulnerable communities as they take back their space and power through art, collectivity and the rebellious, inspiring resistance act of putting children’s standing point at the front and center.

The Sower/El Sembrador

VIEW PANEL HERE

This panel features Melissa Elizondo: film director; Miguel Botto: Mayan languages instructor, Associate Director, International Study Programs, BYU.

Moderator: David Lindes: Guatemalan-American musician and Mayan music researcher.

In the words of its director, The Sower is a film with the voices of many teachers; those of the children and their professor, as well as nature, language and music. Join our panelists as they discuss the importance of allowing children to freely experience their whole world together, and the difference between teaching information to produce and forming people to contribute.

Mom/Mamá

VIEW PANEL HERE

This panel features Xun Sero: film director.

Moderator: Vicky Lowe: Visual artist and educator.

How does one understand, cope and transcend the violence that patriarchy inflicts upon us and from within? Join us in this moving conversation about the courage required to acknowledge what needs to be changed and courageously combat misogyny, racism and the contradictions of adoring motherhood while punishing mothers for ruling their own lives.

Maidenhood/La Balhána

VIEW PANEL HERE

This panel features Xóchitl Enriquez: film director; Itandehui Dxi: Anthropologist.

Moderator: José Borjón: Head Consul of Mexico in Salt Lake City.

Join our panelists as they review the power of celebrations, breaking silence and sisterhood to transform the collective rituals that allow violence against women to prevail while creating bridges with the new generations who are leading the change.

FILM SCHEDULE

Learn more about each film below. Most films will be available in theater or virtually on slfsathome.org.

Films in theater start Thursday Nov. 10. Some films will be available virtually starting Friday Nov. 11.

Thurs Nov 10

7 PM

The Grassland Giants / Los Gigantes del Pastizal (19 min)

The Sower / El Sembrador (1 hr 26 min)

In-person Q&A with director, Melissa Elizondo

Fri Nov 11

7 PM

The Bow / El Moño (8 min)

Mending the Heart / Remover el Corazón (30min)

In-person Q&A with director, Melissa Elizondo

Sat Nov 12

7 PM

Motorcyclist’s Happiness Won’t Fit into his Suit / Al Motociclista no le Cabe la Felicidad en el Traje (20min)

Mom / Mamá (1 h 20 min)

Sun Nov 13

7 PM

Maidenhood / La Balhána (15 min)

Mixtec Knot / Nudo Mixteco (1 hr 31 min)

Mon Nov 14

7 PM

Almantal / Almantal (19 min)

The Revolt / La Revuelta (1 hr 24 min)

Tues Nov 15

7 PM

The Grassland Giants / Los Gigantes del Pastizal (19 min)

The Sower / El Sembrador (1 hr 26 min)

Wed Nov 16

7 PM

Motorcyclist’s Happiness Won’t Fit into his Suit / Al Motociclista no le Cabe la Felicidad en el Traje (20min)

Mom / Mamá (1 h 20 min)

Thurs Nov 17

7 PM

Maidenhood / La Balhána (15 min)

Mixtec Knot / Nudo Mixteco (1 hr 31 min)

FILMS

Listed alphabetical by title.

ALMANTAL YU'UN LEKILAL (PEACE MESSENGERS)

ALMANTAL YU’UN LEKILAL (MENSAJEROS DE PAZ)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH THE REVOLT (LA REVUELTA)

Directed by Octavio Anza

22 years after the massacre perpetrated by paramilitary groups in complicity with the government, the town of Acteal celebrates its martyrs and persists in its demand for justice.

THE BOW

EL MOÑO

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH MENDING THE HEART (REMOVER EL CORAZON) ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 & THE SOWER (EL SEMBRADOR) ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15

Directed by Luis Fernando, Puente Lizde Arias

El Moño is about a girl who is upset that her favorite sock is missing and soon she discovers a magical way of recovering all sorts of lost toys and coins. But the lesson goes deeper than material objects, about the cultural traditions that risk being lost for generations who follow their immigrant ancestors.

THE GRASSLAND GIANTS

LOS GIGANTES DEL PASTIZAL

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH THE SOWER (EL SEMBRADOR) ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10

Directed by Santiago Ruiz Castro

Through stories and landscapes, the community of San Ildefonso, Amealco, reveals to us a legend that has lived for generations and generations in their culture: the hñahñö. Long ago, when the sky was still green and the animals talked, the world was inhabited by giants; today its remains can be found among the rocks.

MAIDENHOOD

LA BALHÁNA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 & THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH MIXTEC KNOT (NUDO MIXTECO) ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13 & THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17

Directed by Xóchitl Enriquez

Catalina submits to the tradition of her people, “La Baláhna”, to demonstrate her purity and worth as a woman to her beloved, but her body betrays her and she fails to demonstrate her chastity. What future awaits Catalina in the face of a syncretic love that rejects her?

MENDING THE HEART: THE POWER OF ART TO HEAL A COMMUNITY

REMOVER EL CORAZON

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH THE BOW (EL MOÑO) ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 & THE SOWER (EL SEMBRADOR) ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15

Live Q&A with director Melissa Elizondo Moreno following the feature on Friday November 11.

Directed by Melissa Elizondo

After the powerful Sept 19, 2017 earthquake struck Mexico, community workers helped children cope with trauma and transform the town through art, in one of the most affected villages, San Gregorio Atlapulco in Xochimilco.

MIXTEC KNOT

NUDO MIXTECO

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 & THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH MAIDENHOOD (LA BALHÁNA) ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13 & THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17

Directed by Ángeles Cruz

8 Ariel nominations including Best Film, First Feature & Director. Three stories intertwine during the patron saint’s celebration in a village of the Mixtec Oaxaca, where three indigenous women deal with love, migration, child abuse and traditional roles.

MOM

MAMÁ

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH MOTORCYCLIST’S HAPPINESS WON’T FIT INTO HIS SUIT (AL MOTOCICLISTA NO LE CABE LA FELICIDAD EN EL TRAJE) ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 & WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16

Directed by Xun Sero

As a Mexican Tzotzil I grew up between the sacrality both of Guadalupe Virgin and Mother Earth. As a son, I grew up among the derision of not having a father and blaming my mother for it. “Mom” is a dialogue between mother and son exploring their contradictions, knowing and recognizing each other, and reflecting on naturalized violence and its reproduction.

MOTORCYCLIST'S HAPPINESS WON'T FIT INTO HIS SUIT

AL MOTOCICLISTA NO LE CABE LA FELICIDAD EN EL TRAJE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH MOM (MAMÁ) ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 & WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16

Directed by Gabriel Herrera

There he sits proudly on his motorbike, encompassed in majestic red and the dazzling admiration of the others.

THE REVOLT

LA REVUELTA

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH ALMANTAL YU’UN LEKILAL (PEACE MESSENGERS) (ALMANTAL YU’UN LEKILAL (MENSAJEROS DE PAZ)

Directed by Lucero González

In the 70s a group of women found the first feminist newspaper: The Revolt. 50 years later they revisit those times, their bonds, the movement and their place in feminism today.

THE SOWER

EL SEMBRADOR

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 7 PM

WILL SCREEN WITH THE GRASSLAND GIANTS (LOS GIGANTES DEL PASTIZAL) ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10 & THE BOW (EL MOÑO) ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15

Live Q&A with director Melissa Elizondo Moreno following the feature on Thursday November 10.

Directed by Melissa Elizondo Moreno

Bartolomé, a teacher in a multigrade school on the mountains of Chiapas in Mexico, knows education is not based on textbooks and cannot fit inside the four walls of a classroom. A true sower of knowledge, his approach to education, based on curiosity and the love of nature, makes him a beacon of hope to his community.

Author: Rachel Getts

Anderson and Anderson in April 2023

Killer Cars & Joy Rides in March 2023

Valentine’s at SLFS

Presenting Black Cinema starting February 3

Holiday Hours 2022

Tower Of Terror: Holiday Edition

Sing With Maria: Sound Of Music

Rocky Horror Picture Show 2022

Let’s Do The Time Warp Again… Rocky Is Back

Arthouse Audience Survey

Filméxico 2022

GUEST FILMMAKER: Melissa Elizondo Moreno

PANELS

FILM SCHEDULE

FILMS

ALMANTAL YU'UN LEKILAL (PEACE MESSENGERS)

THE BOW

THE GRASSLAND GIANTS

MAIDENHOOD

MENDING THE HEART: THE POWER OF ART TO HEAL A COMMUNITY

MIXTEC KNOT

MOM

MOTORCYCLIST'S HAPPINESS WON'T FIT INTO HIS SUIT

THE REVOLT

THE SOWER

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