2010 Films

Died Young, Stayed Pretty

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A candid look at the underground poster culture in North America. This unique documentary examines the creative spirit that drives these indie graphic artists. They pick through the dregs of America’s schizophrenic culture and piece them back together. What you … Read More

 

Vengeance

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In the latest from the director of EXILED and MAD DETECTIVE a French chef swears revenge after a violent attack on his daughter’s family in Hong Kong, during which her husband and her two children are murdered. To help him … Read More

 

CPCC Showcase

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The Charlotte Film Festival presents a collection of short films by Students, Faculty, and Friends of the Central Piedmont Community College’s Film & Video Program. STUDENT Films: The Few, by James Seilaff (Group O production) Moments , by Andrey Solodyankin … Read More

 

Soundtrack for a Revolution – Opening Night

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The story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music -the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, in paddy wagons, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality.  The film features … Read More

 

Night Catches Us – Opening Night

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Marcus (Anthony Mackie, “The Hurt Locker,” “Brother to Brother”) returns to the Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age during the Black Power movement. Protecting a dangerous secret in a struggle against the revolution he once embraced Marcus rediscovers a forbidden … Read More

 

Toxic Oranges* – A Wall Street Fairy Tale

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A homeless orange seller on Wall Street obtains short lived success and fame after inventing a clever credit system for his clients – until the system collapses because of an unfortunate problem with his orange supply. Screening before the Narrative … Read More

 

This Must Be the Place

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Henry is a small town factory worker whose routine day is brought to life when his bike is stolen by a beautiful young drifter named Sophie. Screening in SHORTS BLOCK 1

 

The Tell Tale Heart

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A visually stimulating adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The Tell Tale Heart’ explored through the art of puppetry. Screening in SHORTS BLOCK 3

 

The Nature of Fall

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An eleven year old boy has one last day to save his older brother from being deployed back to war. Screening in STUDENT FILM BLOCK

 

The Mountain Music Project: A Musical Odyssey from Appalachia to Himalaya

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Follow two Virginian musicians who travel to Nepal to explore the extraordinary connections between Appalachian  and Himalayan folk music. ADVANCED SALES HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS FILM. Same-Day Tickets can be purchased at the venue box office 30 mins before screening.

 

The Macabre World of Lavender Williams

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After losing here mother to cancer eight year old Lavender Williams sets off on an epic journey to find a Dad she’s never met. Her only companion is Lester, her late pet, who has returned from the grave to help her. Screening … Read More

 

The Kiss

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A misunderstanding between a man and a woman will either mean the end of a friendship or the beginning of something more. Screening in SHORTS BLOCK 1

 

The Finding

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A young boy and his abusive father try to cope with the absence of a mother. Screening in SHORTS BLOCK 4

 

The Art of Courage

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Once upon a time a small band of artist activists and cancer survivors believed they could change the word. Together they created the art exhibition, ‘Survivors In Search of a Voice: The Art of Courage.’ The exhibit toured North America … Read More

 

The Antagonist

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When a woman who refuses to grow up is forced to attend a children’s birthday party, her antagonistic behavior alienates everyone around her, including the person she holds most dear. Screening in SHORTS BLOCK 4

 

The Acorn Penny

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When four magical acorns fall a her feet, Kinshasa’s dream of the future unfolds into an adventure she never imagined she could call her own. Screening in SHORTS BLOCK 3

 

Take My Wife

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A married couple intending to hire a gigolo to save their stale sex life mistakenly hires a hitman in this dangerous comedy of errors. Screening in SHORTS BLOCK 5

 

Shooting Beauty

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The story of an aspiring fashion photographer whose life is changed when she discovers true beauty hidden inside a facility for people living with extreme disabilities. ADVANCED SALES HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS FILM. Same-Day Tickets can be purchased at the venue box … Read More

 

Saving Lieb House

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When world-renowned architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown discover that their iconic pop-art creation will be demolished in ten days, they scramble to save the house as the city of New York cheers them on. Screening in DOC SHORTS … Read More

 

Reverie

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Struggling with his grasp on reality, Ray finds himself seeking help for his reoccurring nightmares. Screening in SHORTS BLOCK 3