Screening of BAD BLOOD: A CAUTIONARY TALE

Presented by National Hemophilia Foundation Colorado

What if your life-saving medicine contained deadly viruses – and the drug manufacturers, the government, and your own doctors knew and failed to warn you?



The Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) is hosting the screening of Bad Blood: A Cautionary Tale followed by a panel discussion from experts in the field. The screening will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on June 29th, 2011 at Buntport Theatre Company. Join us for this incredibly important documentary about the victimization of those with bleeding disorders.

Through the eyes of survivors and family members, BAD BLOOD chronicles how a “miracle” treatment for hemophilia became an agent of death for 10,000 Americans. Faced with evidence that pharmaceutical companies and government regulators knew the product was contaminated with deadly viruses from the 1960s through the early 1990s, the hemophilia community launched a powerful and inspiring fight to right the system that failed them and to make it safer for all.

“The Colorado Chapter is honored to have the opportunity to share this riveting and devastating story with members of the Colorado community. Whether you have been affected by a bleeding disorder directly, indirectly, or are not familiar with bleeding disorders, this is an essential documentary for every person to watch. “While the results of this negligence are devastating, there is something here for everyone to learn from” shared Emily Davis, Executive Director of the Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation.

Sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation with in-kind support from Buntport Theatre Company, the screening of Bad Blood: A Cautionary Take will include panelists from the Colorado Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (HTC) and special guest, Susan Kocik.

The price for single tickets is $10 and $25 for families or groups of three or more. Registration is limited to 80 registrants. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Street parking is available. All proceeds to benefit the Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Individuals interested in attending are asked to register as soon as possible by visiting: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1624517977 or by calling (720) 626-1263. For more information, contact Emily Davis, Executive Director of Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation.


About the Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation
The National Hemophilia Foundation Colorado Chapter is dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for bleeding and clotting disorders and to preventing the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research.

For more information:
~ Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation website
~ The National Hemophilia Foundation website

Free Screening of "Race to Nowhere" Documentary Nov. 4

The Watershed School is sponsoring a free screening of the national documentary "Race to Nowhere" on November 4, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Backdoor Theater in Nederland.

It will be followed by a short panel discussion led by Boulder County educators. This documentary is about the pressure our culture puts on students and the detrimental effects of that pressure on young people today. Race to Nowhere is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens. Please contact your school community to let them know about this important film! Initial reactions from teachers and parents alike indicate this film is "not to miss". You can view the trailer and more information at Race to Nowhere website.

Regional Premiere of "Tulku" at the Boulder Theater, Aug. 18

Gesar Mukpo's "Tulku"
Boulder Theater
Wednesday, August 18, 8pm
Price: $12.50

Join filmmaker Gesar Mukpo for the regional premiere of "Tulku," sponsored by the Boulder Shambhala Center.

"What does it mean to carry on a role designed for an old world when you're living in a completely new one?" Gesar Mukpo's documentary focuses on this question in "Tulku."

"Tulku" follows Western tulkus - all of them recognized when they were children as reincarnations of great Tibetan Buddhist masters - who are caught between the modern culture they were born into and the ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture from which they were reborn. As he gathers impressions from others, Gesar reveals his own poignant story of living in the West with this unique label and legacy. Filmmaker Gesar Mukpo is son of the great Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and the reincarnation of Sechen Kontrul Rinpoche.

To reserve tickets, visit: www.bouldertheater.com

For more information, please visit: www.nfb.ca/tulku

Boulder Outdoor Cinema goes “au naturel” with help from Whole Foods Market

One of Boulder's favorite movie series just got better!

Boulder Outdoor Cinema
Saturday, July 17: "The Princess Bride"

Movies and junk food historically go hand-in-hand, but this summer, Whole Foods Market is helping to change that. In a partnership with Boulder Outdoor Cinema (BOC), Whole Foods Market has restocked the concessions pantry to contain only all-natural treats. This year, snacks and drinks sold at the film screenings will be free of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and trans fats.

“Boulder Outdoor Cinema is very excited about our partnership with Whole Foods this season,” said Tiffany Monroe Director of Concession for Boulder Outdoor Cinema. “With Whole Foods support, we are now able to offer our patrons high quality concessions that are healthier than traditional candy and soda.” Now in its fifteenth season, the BOC has become a Boulder summertime tradition. Live music, trivia, contests, comedians and other forms of entertainment precede the movie and create audience interaction which creates an experience quite different from a traditional movie theatre.

“We wish to help align the event with the health-conscious Boulder community,” said Matt Collins Marketing and Community Relations Specialist for Ideal Market and Whole Foods Market Baseline. “When patrons experience our all-natural products they’ll realize that they can have all the taste and enjoyment without artificial ingredients.”

Film screenings run every Saturday from July 10 through August 14 at 1750 13th St. in downtown Boulder, directly behind the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Live entertainment begins at 7:30pm with a 9pm show time. This season’s movies were selected by the Boulder community and include such favorites as “The Princess Bride,” “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” and Disney Pixar’s “UP.” Visit the Boulder Outdoor Cinema website for a complete list of films and more information.

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ABOUT WHOLE FOODS MARKET™

Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market, a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 12 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP. Wild Oats® and Capers Community Market™ are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.

A Boulder Magazine Viral Video: Interview with Stephanie Soechtig, director of the acclaimed documentary Tapped

Stephanie Soechtig, director of the acclaimed documentary Tapped, is on a mission to change the world of water. The documentary is about the harmful effects that the bottled-water industry and the bottles themselves have on the environment and our bodies. Stephanie and her crew are crossing the country, stopping in cities from California to New York, to raise awareness of their film and issues concerning bottled water. At each stop they offer a free screening of the film and ask people to bring plastic bottles of water to exchange for reusable steel bottles. Brock Media recently interviewed Stephanie when the Tapped tour came through Boulder.

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Share the Passion - Boulder Internation Film Festival

Voted one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine, BIFF is held annually on Presidents’ Day weekend. From Feb. 11-14, attend screenings of new-but-unknown feature films, shorts and documentaries at multiple venues around Boulder.

Below are some BIFF news briefs. Visit BIFF online to sign up for their newsletter, get the complete schedule of events, and to catch the passion for independent film.



A FEW OF THE GREAT FILMS OF BIFF-2010!
(More information on all films are available at the BIFF Online Program)

I Am Love (Program 7) - In every sense, I Am Love is a stunning achievement. " – Variety. This sumptuous drama is about the irresistible heat of forbidden passion within the constrained upper- class mores of a wealthy, cultivated Italian family.

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (Program 32) - Nominated for an Academy Award. It was Nixon's obsession with destroying Daniel Ellsberg that led to the Watergate burglary, Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War. A thrillling documentary.

Mother (Program 5) - "A dazzling murder mystery." Cannes Film Festival. How far would a fiercely maternal single mother go to protect her mentally challenged 27-year-old son who was framed for a heinous murder?

Icons of Jazz (Program 9) - Capturing scores of great performances (sometimes guerrilla-style) throughout America and Europe, this film shows that jazz in the 21st century has never been more alive, vibrant or popular.

Waking Sleeping Beauty (Program 11) - A juicy, scathing, behind-the-scenes tell-all about the turmoil at Walt Disney Studios released by, well, Walt Disney Studios. Magic, it seems, like sausage, is not always pretty to watch being made.

The Misfortunates (Program 27)- Belgium's entry to the 2010 Academy Awards. "Visually robust and hilarious" –Variety. Originally titled The Shittiness of Things, this high-energy film is a semi-affectionate reminiscence of the author's own bawdy, chaotic adolescence as the youngest generation of a line of proud (and often drunk) Strobbe men.

THE INAUGURAL DiMe CONFERENCE AT BIFF!

DiMe is the short name for Digital Media Convergence Symposium, which is presented during BIFF by the new Governor's Office of Film Television Media and The Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau. It's a dynamic forum to stimulate, inspire, and solidify the new media and video-game community in Colorado and to establish Colorado's hotspot as a hub for international innovation.

Colorado is already home to a considerable workforce of digital/film artists, technicians and trades on the cutting edge of new media. The DiMe symposium is a way to bring these players together during the Boulder International Film Festival 2010, when thousands of film lovers converge on downtown Boulder from the nearby hills and abroad, to magnetize even more creative energy to Colorado.

A PANEL of visionary leaders in the film, media and gaming industries will discuss their commonalities and the potential for collaboration as well as the evolution and applications of new technology and distribution, and how to engage in this profitable arena. A RECEPTION In the true spirit of the word symposium, DiMe's reception at the St. Julien Hotel and Spa brings the players together for lively discussions over cocktails. It's a chance to interact and trade ideas, business cards, and build community. Hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks. Cash bar.

A FEATURE FILM. Here's a rare treat: to have Disney wunderkind, director Don Hahn present for the screening of his documentary, Waking Sleeping Beauty, which reveals the perfect storm behind the scenes at Disney during the renaissance of animation. Go to biff1.com/dime for more information!

DiMe
Friday, February 12, 2010
Cost: $35
St Julien Hotel Spa
3:00 - 6:30pm with film to follow at BIFF's newest venue, the FUMC Church

GET A ROOM!

Check out the special BIFF Valentine's packages at the Hotel Boulderado and the St Julien Hotel and Spa.


FIVE FILMS SHOWING AT BIFF 2010 NOMINATED FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD!

• Animated Feature Film: "The Secret of Kells"
• Documentary Film: "The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers"
• Foreign Language Film: "Ajami"
• Short Film (Live Action): "Instead of Abracadabra" AND "Miracle Fish"

Congratulations to the filmmakers and the BIFF Selection Committee for having the prescience to select these films over two months ago! Academy Awards

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Making Legends, Inspiring Adventure: Fifth Annual Adventure Film Festival Opens Today!

The Fifth Annual Adventure Film Festival, from November 12-14, 2009, premieres the most exciting and inspiring award-winning independent films from around the world. The festival is dedicated to all aspects of adventure—from serious exploration to environmental heroism to gripping tales from the edge of the believable. Presented by Patagonia, this three-day festival features over 20 high caliber films handpicked by the Adventure Film Selection Committee from over 200 entries submitted from around the word. At the best venues in town, including the historic Boulder Theater and the intimate B-Side Lounge, the eclectic lineup features exploration, surfing, climbing, biking, skiing, as well as films that tackle environmentalism, global awareness, and social issues. There will also be an Adventure Filmmaking Workshop designed to inspire the audience to create outdoor films of their own. Discussions with top outdoor filmmakers, photography exhibits, gear giveaways, live music, and fundraising for non-profit organizations enrich the community experience.

This year’s festival will to pay tribute to the late Jonathan “Jonny” Copp, founder of the Adventure Film Festival and visionary who was killed in an avalanche in western China this past spring, during an expedition to make a first ascent of the 6800-meter Mount Edgar. This year’s festival will present a special episode from the new National Geographic series 'First Ascent: Point of No Return,’ which documents the final days of elite climbers Jonny and his partner Micah Dash, and Sender Films’ cameraman Wade Johnson. Jonny’s passing reminds us all of the spirit of Adventure Film—the belief in the power of the story, especially the narrative of adventure and awakening to change and challenge the world we live in. With over 5,000 attendees in 2008, the Adventure Film Festival goes on with the support of filmmakers, sponsors, non-profits, partners, volunteers—all adventurers—who believe in the message: “Make your own legends.” After the Boulder event, Adventure Film will mobilize the 2009 award winners to audiences across the US, and internationally to Chile, France, and South Africa.

BENEFICIARY

Adventure Film is partnered with Leave No Trace, an international non-profit dedicated to conscious recreation and environmental education. Adventure Film and Leave No Trace’s missions and direction have coincided to promote “Activism through Adventure.”

The Jonny Copp Foundation is dedicated to providing opportunities to bring creative expression and adventure to life. They offer grants, outreach programs, exhibits, and a forum that stimulates individual creativity, intellectual promise and the spirit of adventure. The goal is to enable individuals to realize their full potential while creating positive change for themselves, and others around the world.


ABOUT ADVENTURE FILM

Adventure Film was created in 2004 by adventurers, filmmakers and artists wishing to spread the creativity, enthusiasm, and activism inherent to outdoor adventure. Adventure Film celebrates, supports and ties in with those who wish to inspire and fire the creative kilns of transformation and awareness.

Climb. Ride. Fly. Slide.
Fight for your environment. Inspire.
Go higher than you've ever dared to go.

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Bicycle Film Festival Rolls Into Boulder

This summer, The Bicycle Film Festival, presented by 42BELOW, rolls through Boulder for ONE NIGHT to present a cultural phenomenon like no other. Originating in New York City, the festival is a voice for the most powerful and culturally relevant movement of the past decade: the urban bike movement. The BFF brings together many creative communities, including fashion, music and art as well as various bicycling communities – including fixed gear, BMX, and road cycling - over a shared passion for bike riding.

Coming to Boulder for the first time in its nine-year history, The Bicycle Film Festival presents one night – August 13 – of bike films at Old Main Theater on the CU Campus (Pleasant Street & Old Main, see CU Campus Map). They will be showing two programs at 7pm and 9pm featuring various shorts and one feature film.

At 7pm, the feature film is Where Are You Go directed by Benny Zenga and Brian Vernor. Documenting four months on a bicycle between Cairo, Egypt and Cape Town, South Africa en route with the Tour d' Afrique, the world's longest bicycle race and expedition, BFF Alumni the Zenga Bros. and Brian Vernor share a universal love of the bicycle with Africa's roadside mechanics, sporting racers and curious strangers. Traveling more than 70 miles per day, 50 racers and expedition riders experienced the boundless Nubian desert of Sudan, the great majesty of Victoria Falls, and finally the cold rush of the Atlantic Ocean. The 7,000 mile expedition is a constant adventure full of playfulness and mysterious beauty, and is a testament to the endurance of human curiosity.

Later at 9pm, see various Fun Bike Shorts including Made in Queens, directed by Joe Stevens and Nicholas Randall. In Queens, a group of teens from Trinidad attached speakers to their bikes. The music was never quite loud enough and they had to go bigger and bigger with the sound systems.

Also showing is Anima D’Acciaio (Soul of Steel) – a portrait of the legendary Italian Frame Builder Giovanni Pelizzoli aka "Ciocc." Ciocc shares his wisdom and life story while hand building a revolutionary new frame for urban fixed gear cycling. Ciocc demonstrates that the tradition and craft of frame building’s Golden age can be re-born and push the technical frontier of Cycling's future. Also features Ed "Wonka" La Forte and Antonio Colombo with an original soundtrack by Blonde Redhead.

Directly following the second program, movie-goers are invited to the after party to close the Festival. To purchase tickets and see a full list of events in Boulder for the Bicycle Film Festival, please visit Bicycle Film Festival website.

Tweet Your Support!

As a special part of the Bicycle Film Festival, 42BELOW Vodka is putting out a call to action to take part in supporting the Alliance for Biking & Walking by encouraging tweeters to follow the ride on Twitter (twitter.com/WeLikeBike42). If 20,000 people follow the ride on Twitter, 42BELOW will make a $42K donation to the Alliance.


About the Bicycle Film Festival

In 2001, Brendt Barbur, Founder and Director, was compelled to start the Bicycle Film Festival after being hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. Instead of being deterred by this experience, it inspired him to create a festival that celebrates the bicycle through music, art, and film. Now in its ninth year the festival is held in 39 cities worldwide. 250,000 people are expected to attend this year.

The 9th annual Bicycle Film Festival North American Tour is presented by 42 BELOW Vodka.

9th Annual Bicycle Film Festival
August 13, 7 and 9pm
Old Main Theater, CU Campus
Schedule and tickets: Bicycle Film Festival website

Boulder: Film Festival Mecca

One thing is clear, Boulderites love great films ... and they love variety.

This week brings a plethora of great films to town starting today with the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. BMFF shows today and tomorrow (February 24 & 25) at the Boulder Theater. Doors open at 6pm, screenings are at 7pm. Watch a YouTube preview on GetBoulder.com.

Also at the Boulder Theater this week, catch The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Thursday, February 26 at 7pm. "The goal of the Fly Fishing Film Tour is to energize the industry and inspire film makers to create new cutting edge films to both entertain and educate outdoor enthusiasts." Visit the Boulder Theater website for event details and to purchase tickets.

If cutting edge fly fishing is not your thing, don't despair. International Film Series presents "Children of Heaven" at Muenzinger Auditorium on the CU campus on Thursday, also at 7pm. Other IFS screenings this week include "Dawn of the Dead" on February 25 at 7 & 9:15pm and "A Christmas Tale" on February 27 & 28 at 7pm, also at Muenzinger.

Last, but not least, Bent Lens Cinema, Boulder's premier LGBTQ film society, presents "Art Core: Lessons on Art and Life" at the Nomad on Thursday, February 26. This documentary film about the relationship between obsessive collector Sam Wagstaff and controversial photographer Robert Maplethorpe screens at 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) and features a "Show and Tell" - Bring something you collect!

For more Boulder Events happening this week, visit our Daily Online Calendar.

Photo: Sam Wagstaff & Robert Mapplethorpe by Francesco Scavullo
(© Francesco Scavullo Editions)

BIFF Opening Gala Tonight!

BIFF Bold Vision : Independent Film

The Boulder Intenational Film Festival rolls into town tonight with their opening night bash at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. The party includes a reception from 6:30-8pm followed by a pre-release screening of "Nothing But the Truth" at 8pm.

This annual film festival, sponsored by the Colorado Film Society, draws thousands of filmmakers, media and film enthusiasts to Boulder each Presidents’ Day weekend. BIFF’s opening-night gala is one of Boulder’s biggest film events, and the closing-night awards ceremony features great films, great food and live music. Many filmmakers from all over the country participate in lively Q&A’s at their screenings.

Other highlights include a Red Carpet Valentine's Gala + Chevy Chase Tribute (with food from The Cheesecake Factory and music by Hazel Miller), the premier of "Burma VJ," screening of "The Unwinking Gaze: The Inside Story of the Dalai Lama's Struggle for Tibet," short international documentaries, and the Boulder premier of "Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love," to name a few.

Screenings are Feb. 12-15 at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., and Boulder Public Library 1000 Canyon Blvd. See the website for a complete schedule and online program. 303-449-2289.

For more events throughout Boulder County, visit GetBoulder.com's Daily Events Calendar.