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2006 Features:
Altered by Elvis - (Midwest Premiere)
Elvis rocks! And people still dedicate their lives to him. This eye-opening documentary explores the people whose lives were changed forever by The King.
Amateurs, The - (Midwest Premiere)
Sex sells. And two guys think they've found the road to riches and fame when they decide to make the world's most innocent adult film. Everyman's fantasy turns into a hilarious misadventure when they find they're in way over their heads. Starring Jeff Bridges.
Aurora Borealis - (Midwest Premiere)
Academy Award Nominee Juliette Lewis and Donald Sutherland give stellar performances in this emotional drama. Duncan (Joshua Jackson) is a seemingly lazy unemployable who suffers from comparisons to his older brother, a successful banker. One day, fate intervenes. But, just as Duncan discovers a solution to his immediate employment problem, new obstacles fill the void.
Back to Bosnia - (Midwest Premiere)
In 1992, Banja Luka, Bosnia was invaded by militant Serb forces and later handed over to them. In 2003, the Vajraca family, now living in America, returns to Bosnia to reclaim their home, which turns into a heartbreaking confrontation with the Serb family living in their apartment.
Descent, The - (Midwest Premiere)
Don’t miss the Midwest Premiere of this soon-to-be BIG HIT! Sarah and her gal pals take an adventure into the unmapped caves in the Appalachian Mountains. What they discover changes their lives forever. Filled with astonishing cinematography, this film is a visually splendid horror thriller that delivers a roller-coaster ride of tension and fear.
Eve of Understanding - (Midwest Premiere)
Donna’s mother’s dying wish sends her on a road trip to make peace, uncover secrets, and find some understanding of the life she’s been dealt. On her journey, Donna must break through her fears and seek the truth about her mother, a woman she truly comes to know through other people’s memories.
Farewell Bender - (Midwest Premiere)
A Tribeca Film Festival Favorite! Kip Pardue, Eddie Kaye Thomas and Josh Cooke star as three guys attempting to navigate through life when they reunite for the unexpected death of their friend Bender. Hijinks, heartbreak, and beer-fueled bonhomie drive this meaningful and funny film.
Freedom's Fury - (Midwest Premiere)
Narrated by 7 Time Olympic Gold Metal Swimmer Mark Spitz. This triumphant documentary retells the story of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 through the eyes of freedom fighters as well as athletes from the Russian and Hungarian water polo teams that, in the midst of the upheaval, battled it out in the 1956 Olympics.
Groomsmen, The - (Midwest Premiere)
Midwest Premiere of Ed Burns’ new movie! There are problems too big to be solved over a couple of beers, but that doesn’t stop these groomsmen from trying. With hilarious performances from Jay Mohr and John Leguizamo, this gang of lovable knuckleheads is clearly caught between their youth and adult responsibility.
Hard Coal: Last of the Bootleg Miners - (Midwest Premiere)
Nowadays, only sixty-five dedicated men lower themselves into dangerous, narrow, mountain tunnels to dig for anthracite, a clean-burning coal that could play a crucial role in saving the Earth. At one time, this industry employed 180,000 miners. These brave and determined “Bootleg Miners†wage a modern David and Goliath battle against a hierarchy that is trying to strip them of any profits they might ever realize.
I-See-You.com - (Midwest Premiere)
An outrageous and racy comedy of a family’s rise to fame as their teen son secretly wires the house with cameras – broadcasting their dysfunctional antics and most private moments over the Internet – inadvertently creating the world’s first realty show and becoming a millionaire in the process. Starring Beau Bridges and Rosanna Arquette.
In Memorium - (Midwest Premiere)
If you liked “The Ring†you’ll love this! After being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, a filmmaker, decides to document his illness. He and his girlfriend sublet a house and install motion-triggered security cameras throughout. Two days later...the cameras capture creepy noises and movement in empty rooms. It gets freakier and freakier from there. YIKES!
In Memory of My Father
This award-winning film is an unfeigned plunge into second generation Hollywood royalty. A Hollywood movie mogul/father believes that his death will shake the film community and bribes his youngest son to document the journey of his fading life; however the last thing on anyone’s mind at that point is mourning.
Jumping Off Bridges - (Michigan Premiere)
Free-spirited Zak and his best friend, Eric, spend their days jumping from bridges for fun. But, when Zak's mother commits suicide, their world collapses. Carefree innocence is over. A long-held family secret binds Zak into a cell of self-blame and guilt as he spirals into a depression. Another bridge. Another jump. Possibly Zak's last. He must decide if he will shed his secret and live.
King, The - (Michigan Premiere)
Artistic and edgy! Starring William Hurt and Gael Garcia Bernal. Elvis seeks out his father he has never met, who turns out to be a Baptist pastor with a beautiful wife and two children. His father does not want his secret, Elvis, to be known. But when Elvis meets his daughter there is an immediate attraction. Through their courtship Elvis begins to slowly infiltrate the family, thus setting the stage for him to unleash his violent fury.
Mickybo and Me - (Michigan Premiere)
VOTED BEST IRISH FILM! Two precocious kids watch Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid during the early days of the Northern Irish troubles – their world is transformed forever as they follow in their heroes’ footsteps on their own challenging and life-altering adventure.
Mojave Phone Booth - (Michigan Premiere)
From idea to screen! This Award-winning and sexy film featuring spell-binding performances has caught critics by surprise! It was born out of a workshop at last year’s WFF! A story of four disparate people whose lives intersect in the middle of the Mojave Desert at an abandoned phone booth. This film pitches us deep into the lives and psyches of these working class characters in Las Vegas.
Pittsburgh - (Midwest Premiere)
A hilarious comedy featuring a star-studded cast. Jeff Goldblum is in love, and he is willing to make major career sacrifices in order to help his 30-year younger Canadian-born girlfriend obtain a work visa. This includes agreeing to star with her in a regional theater production, which he takes on with his trademark mania and enthusiasm. The mix of genuine documentary with outright self-parody improv makes Pittsburgh an uproariously funny and memorable experience. Starring Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley Jr., Illeana Douglas, Moby, Catherine Wreford.
Sasquatch Dumpling Gang, The - (Midwest Premiere)
From the Producer of Napoleon Dynamite comes a new world of kooky characters -- Breeding chameleons for profit, medieval swordfighting, and mythic beasts are just some of the elements that make up this clever comedy. A group of young friends find some large footprints in the woods, which leads them down a path of betrayal, young love, and clashes with bullies and non-believers alike.
Standing Still - (Midwest Premiere)
A racy comedy about a group of college friends who re-unite four years after graduation. Anything can and will happen. The joyous reunions quickly turn into awkward meetings that bring up both sweet and painful memories. Love, sex, friendship, fear, family, parenthood, and secrets show that these kids have a lot of growing up to do.
Sweet Land - (Midwest Premiere)
Beautiful and engaging! When Lars Torvik’s grandmother dies, he is faced with a decision. Sell the family farm where she has lived since 1920 or cling to the legacy of the land. Seeking advice, he turns to the memory of his grandmother and the stories she had passed on to him.
The Other Side - (Midwest Premiere)
A fast-paced supernatural thriller/comedy about a guy who has just been murdered and sent to Hell. He escapes back to the world of the living where he must solve his own murder and fight for his soul's redemption in order to escape The Other Side.
Three Women and a Chateau - (Midwest Premiere)
The Heiress. The Countess. The Doctor. Although they never met, these three women shared a place and a passion: Chateau Carolands – the 2nd largest private residence in the US. From an insider’s look at the struggles of the ultra-rich, we watch three generations of owners of Carolands as they fall into failure and near-ruin until the current restoration brings about an artistic triumph for the house and its current owner.
Wordplay - (Michigan Premiere)
Say you saw it first! Bound to be a HIT! This engaging film introduces us to a pastime that has amassed over 50 million followers in the U.S. – crossword puzzles- and the people who love them. Intercut with meetings of crossword puzzle creators are interviews with celebrity crossword fanatics including Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart, the Indigo Girls, and Yankees’ pitcher Mike Mussina, all of whom have a hard time getting through the day without their fix.