ATHFEST FILMFEST 2012 - JUNE 20-24

In association with this year's ATHFEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL,
Ciné presents a series of music documentary films
and locally produced movies: 

ROCK DOCS:

- MARLEY -- FRI/SAT 6/22-23
- ATHENS BURNING -- FRI 6/22 + SUN 6/24
- MONTEREY POP -- WED 6/20 + SUN 6/24
- SONGS -- FRI 6/22 + SUN 6/24

ATHENS PICTURE SHOW:

- VHS SHORT FILMS -- THU 6/21 + SAT 6/23
- VHS FEATURE: A FIGHTING CHANCE -- WED 6/20
- EMERGENT HEART MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE -- WED 6/20

FULL LINEUP OF FILMS BELOW - DAILY SHOWTIMES HERE

MARLEY

MARLEY [ 2012, 144min, Dir: Kevin Macdonald, PG13 ] Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best. From Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald comes the story of a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different cultures, languages and creeds to resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive.

OFFICIAL SITE: magpictures.com/marley

SHOWTIMES: 9:45p - FRI / SAT 6/22-23

ADMISSION: $9 GENERAL - or - $5 w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

ATHENS BURNING

ATHENS BURNING [ 2011, 108min, Dir: Andrew Haynes, NR ] A new, locally produced documentary centered around the history of the Georgia Theater in Downtown Athens. The film opens with the burning of the historic theater in summer, 2009, and chronologically covers the history of the Athens Music Scene from the 1970's through the present. Featuring interviews and performance footage from notable artists and musicians who performed at the venue over the decades, the film also documents the catastrophic fire, the fundraising efforts from the local community, and the re-construction of the theater.

OFFICIAL SITE: spherevibefilms.com

SHOWTIMES: 7:30p - FRI / SUN 6/22, 6/24

ADMISSION:$5 GENERAL - or - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

ROCK DOC CLASSIC: MONTEREY POP

MONTEREY POP [ 1968, 79min, Dir: D.A. Pennebaker, NR ] Kick-off Your AthFestivities with a special showing of one of the Greatest Rock Documentaries Ever, MONTEREY POP, presented by 6X6 Media Arts Events. In addition to the usual 6X6 and Ciné fun (drinks, popcorn, door prizes) enjoy an introduction by esteemed guest speakerJOE SILVA, host of WUOG's Just Off The Radar. This classic concert film effectively sets the scene for the Monterey Pop Festival of 1967, which took place during the fabled "Summer of Love," when the hippie ethos was in its fullest flower, especially on the West Coast. Featured performers include Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Hugh Masekela, Otis Redding, Ravi Shankar, The Mamas & the Papas, The Who and the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

SHOWTIMES: 7:30p - WED 6/20 - AND - 4:15p - SUN 6/24

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL - or - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

SONGS

SONGS [ 2011, 42min, Dir: Jennifer Formwalt, NR ] Through interview footage and live performances with local artists and musicians such as Dave Dowless, Hope for a Golden Summer, Creepy, Incendiaries, Puddin' Tang, Lysa Sullivan, The Jumpin' Jesus Christers, Kaitlin Jones, Tunabunny, The Buddy System, Athens Boys Choir, Poet Jeff Fallis, Mandy Jane, and Hola Halo, this documentary film explores creative life through a focus on the collaborative, traditional, and performative aspects of music, art, and culture.

OFFICIAL SITE: vimeo.com/43573120

SHOWTIMES: 6:15p - FRI / SUN 6/22, 6/24

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL - or - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

EMERGENT HEART VIDEO PREMIERE

EMERGENT HEART MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE - By a fortuitous twist of fate, a budding director, a dance troupe, and a recording collective/philanthropy came together, to produce a modern dance video for the lead single off the forthcoming EMERGENT HEART full length. At 7:30p, meet the contributors, dancers, and director during a social hour in the CineLab, with music by Young Benjamin. At 8pm sharp, get an exclusive first look at the video "Top Shelf".

SHOWTIMES: 7:30p - WED 6/20

ADMISSION: FREE / SUGGESTED DONATIONS TO BENEFIT NUCI'S SPACE

V.H.S. FEATURE: A FIGHTING CHANCE

A FIGHTING CHANCE [ 2010, 90min, Dir: Takashi Doscher & Alex Shofner, NR ] A vivid, character-driven documentary following the inspiring story of Kyle Maynard, born with only three major joints: a neck and two shoulders. Not only has he learned to live life independently and without prosthetics, Kyle has plans to fight in an official Mixed Martial Arts match – a highly controversial and dangerous goal.

OFFICIAL SITE: fightingchancemovie.com

SHOWTIMES: 9:30p - WED 6/20 - FOLLOWED BY FILMMAKER Q&A

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL - or - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND

V.H.S. SHORT FILM PROGRAMS

V.H.S: LOCAL VIDEOGRAPHERS HELLA-BIG SHOW - Giving amateur, aspiring and professional filmmakers a local stage to showcase their original work on the big screen, The Society of Greater Things presents this eclectic showcase of short movies made by Athens area filmmakers.

FILMMAKERS' LOUNGE: Meet and greet, network, and hang out with theVHS filmmakers in the CineLab before and after the shorts program on Thursday June 21 starting at 6:00p

SHORTS PROGRAM 1:

215 LUMPKIN STREET [ 19:25, Dir: Matt Beaty ]
ABCINEMA [ :58, Dir: Evan Seitz ]
DOBRA OJCA [ 11min, Dir: Chris White ]
DUGU WOLO [ 6:35, Dir: Adam Klein ]
FRIED TOFU [ 10:34, Dir: Anthony Ennis & Hannah Kasulka ]
GRACIE HAS A GLASS EYE [ 14:31, Dir: Raines Plambeck ]
ROONEY'S WORLD [ 21min, Dir: Jordan Noel ]
WCF? [ 8:26, Dir: Katie Gregg ]
BREAK THE SILENCE [ 9:24, Dir: Sarah Gutierrez ]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30p - THU 6/21 - AND - 5:30p - SAT 6/23

SHORTS PROGRAM 2:

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ATHENS! [ 9:44, Dir: Connor Pannell ]
IT'S USUALLY SUNNY IN ATHENS [ 4:45, Dir: Marty Cronk & Jud Stacer ]
FRIDAY NIGHT [ 2:29, Dir: William Edward Harris and Brian Garrett ]
A SMALL TURN [ 5:40, DIR: Erina Francesconi & Adam Multer ]
REDUCING THE DISTANCE [ 30min, Dir: Leni Clark ]
SECRET SHOPPER [ 1:53, Dir: Jamie D. Jenkins ]
TOOTH FAIRY ASSASSIN [ 24min, Dir: Andy Morris & Summer McCarty ]
MY MINUTE WITH MARILYN [ 1:26, Dir: Andrew Shearer ]
SURVIVOR TYPE [ 30min, Dir: Chris Ethridge ]

SHOWTIMES: 9:30p - THU 6/21 - AND - 7:30p - SAT 6/23

ADMISSION: $5 GENERAL - or - FREE w/ ATHFEST WRISTBAND