The Lowell Film Collaborative and the Arts League of Lowell present the
2011 FILM & THE ARTS SERIES
March – October 2011
throughout Downtown Lowell
Join us as we explore the creative, innovative, and healing processes of the arts as told through the cinematic lens! All screenings take place in Lowell and are open to the public. Screenings are free admission unless otherwise noted*. Please know that your generous donation is always welcomed at each event! Films are recommended for mature audiences.
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WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS? (2008)
Tuesday, March 8 @ 7PM
Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
246 Market Street, Lowell
Screened in commemoration of Lowell Women’s Week. Academy Award winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll follows the lives of five amazing women in the arts who have refused to give up their dream to create despite accusations that they can’t “do it all.” Through their inspirational stories, the film explores some of the most problematic intersections of our time: mothering and creativity, partnering and independence, economics and art. View trailer
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* WILD STYLE (1983)
Tuesday, April 12
Doors @ 6PM / Film @ 7PM
United Teen Equality Center (UTEC)
34 Hurd Street
Admission: Suggested donation of $5
Be there at the exciting birth of today’s booming hip-hop movement! This dynamic burst of music, dance, and life features the beginnings of some of today’s most legendary hip-hop, rap, and contemporary visual artists, including: DJ’s Grand Master Flash and Grand Wizard Theodore; rappers Grand Master Caz & the Cold Crush Bros, Double Trouble, and Fantastic Freaks; and legendary subway artist LEE Quinones. View trailer
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TOUCH THE SOUND: A SOUND JOURNEY WITH EVELYN GLENNIE (2004)
Thursday, May 12
Doors @ 6:30PM / Film @7PM
The Space Recording Studio & Cafe
150 Western Avenue
Explore the musical world of renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie through the eyes of director Thomas Riedelsheimer. For Evelyn, sound is the foundation of life. As a Grammy award-winning classical percussionist, Glennie relies on her musical gift to continue stretching her artistic limits — all while overcoming her deafness. Using vibration and her keen musicality, Glennie composes, performs, and expands her abilities, showing remarkable humanity and passion for life. View trailer
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I REMEMBER BETTER WHEN I PAINT (2009)
Tuesday, June 7
Doors @ 6:30PM / Film @ 7PM
ALL Arts Gallery
22 Shattuck Street
Guest Speakers: Artz is Artists for Alzheimers
Learn more about how art and other creative therapies help older people cope with a condition many of us know all too well: Alzheimer’s disease. Dozens of day care centers, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities are using drawing, painting and museum visits as effective therapies, making it possible to improve the quality of life and restore a dialogue between caregivers and families. Don’t miss this ground-breaking international documentary that explores aging and the healing power of creativity. View trailer
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EARTHWORK (2009)
Tuesday, September 13
Doors @ 6:30PM / Film @ 7PM
The Art Gallery at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union
1 Tremont Place
“This is a story for all the artists out there struggling to survive, and a reminder to the rest of us that WE are the most powerful tool to help them (and in turn, us) grow.” These are the inspirational words of Chris Ordal, writer, director, and producer of earthwork, the story of real-life crop artist Stan Herd, brilliantly played by 2011 Academy Award nominee John Hawkes (Winter’s Bone). At once curious and engaging, earthwork focuses on the painstaking environmental art project Herd embarked on in New York City on land owned by Donald Trump. Herd’s remarkable story is both shattering and uplifting, and is told with the emotion and simplicity found best in independent cinema. Award-winner at the Austin Film Festival, Santa Fe Film Festival, and South by Southwest. View trailer
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LOST IN LA MANCHA (2002)
Tuesday, October 18
Doors @ 6:30PM / Film @ 7PM
Boott Cotton Mills Museum Events Center (2nd Floor)
115 John Street
World renowned screenwriter, director and producer Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys, The Fisher King, Monty Python and the Holy Grail) has been in the film/entertainment industry for decades, including his membership in the legendary Monty Python comedy troupe. Heartbreaking and often hilarious, this documentary chronicles the start and premature finish of Gilliam’s failed epic film on Don Quixote. Both a step-by-step guide to the process of large scale filmmaking and a glimpse into a renowned film artist, Lost in La Mancha offers a truly unforgettable cinematic journey. View trailer
