The Family of Woman Film Festival 3
Opening Reception*:
Thursday, February 25, 6 PM to 8 PM
At the home of Gemma and Russ Daggatt
1030 Hideaway Lane, Ketchum, Idaho
REGISTER
Honoring:
Dr. Hailegiogis Aytenfisu, Senior Surgeon, Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, Ethiopia
Guest speaker:
Angeline Martyn, Director of Communications, Americans for UNFPA reporting on UNFPA & the Haiti Earthquake
The Filmmakers of:
Sari Soldiers (Nepal)
Mrs. Goundo's Daughter (Mali)
Lemon Tree (Israel)
Bliss (Turkey)
The Maid (Chile)
$200 per person ($150 tax deductible) includes priority seating at all screenings.
Reserve by check to Americans for UNFPA, PO Box 533, Sun Valley, ID 83353.
For further information call (208) 622-1554.
FILM SCHEDULE
HOST COMMITTEE
Leslie and Neil Bradshaw
Dr. Bonni and Dr. Peter Curran
Peggy Elliott Goldwyn
Terry and Mike Murphy
Lena Marie and Gabi Perenchio
Suzanne Walsh | Nicole Brown
John and Alice Calvert
Gemma and Russ Daggatt
Pirie and Jim Grossman
Kendall Nelson and Will Miller
Stephanie and John Perenchio
Bex Wilkinson | Linnea Collins
Patricia M. Draper
Dr. Scott McLean
Gay Odmark
Marcia Riklis
Elizabeth Schwerdtle and Robert Corker
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FILM SCHEDULE
All films to be shown at The NexStage Theatre. Admission is $15 per film, or $60 for entire package of 5 films. Tickets will be available at Chapter One Bookstore, Iconoclast Books and The NexStage Theatre.
Friday, Feb. 26 - 7 p.m.
"Sari Soldiers" a documentary from Nepal on how women participated on both sides of the revolution. Filmmaker Julie Bridgham will be present. Website for press kit and synopsis: http://sarisoldiers.com This film has been underwritten by a grant from Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. (http://plannedparenthood.org/ppgnw/)
Saturday, Feb. 27 – 3 p.m.
"Bliss" a drama from Turkey about honor killing.
Website for press kit and synopsis: http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/presskits/bliss/bliss_pk.pdf
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest will host a reception honoring Julie Bridgham, filmmaker of "Sari Soldiers,” at a special pre-opening at The Friesen Gallery, 391 First Avenue North.
Saturday, Feb. 27 - 7 p.m.
"Mrs. Goundo's Daughter," a documentary from Mali about a woman seeking political asylum in the U.S. so that her daughter will not undergo FGM (female genital mutilation). Filmmakers Barbara Attie and Janet Goldwater will be present. This screening is underwritten by a grant from the Perenchio Family of Ketchum.
Website for press kit and synopsis: http://www.wmm.com/filmCatalog/pages/c757.shtml.
Sunday, Feb. 28 - 3 p.m.
"The Maid" a drama from Chile about a woman in the only legitimate job available to most women in her world. The film was nominated for best film in the recent Golden Globes Award.
Website for press kit and synopsis: http://www.themaidmovie.com/
Sunday, Feb. 28 - 7 p.m.
"Lemon Tree," a drama from Israel about a Palestinian woman and an Israeli woman. The filmmaker, Eran Riklis, will be in attendance. This film is underwritten by grants from Ann Down and Bex Wilkinson both of the Wood River Valley.
Website for press kit and synopsis: http://www.lemontreemovie.com/.
OTHER EVENTS
February 10: Screening of the BBC series, Women on the Frontline, about violence toward women, followed by a panel discussion with members of the Wood River Valley Interfaith Leaders Association at the Community School Auditorium: Co-sponsored by The Advocates.
February 17: Screening of the Emmy winning documentary, "A Walk to Beautiful", at the Community Library at 6 PM.
February 24: Lecture by Dr. Hailegiorgis Aytenfisu, featured in the film, "A Walk to Beautiful", at the Community Library at 6 PM. Dr. Aytenfisu's appearance is sponsored by the St. Luke's Foundation Wood River.
February 27: Special pre-opening preview: Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest will hold a reception from 5:30 to 7, honoring Julie Bridgham, filmmaker of "Sari Soldiers" at the Cornerstone Bar and Grill, 211 Main Street.
*Reception Catering donated by Julie Zapoli and Ketchum on the Fly Design
*Graphics donated by Elizabeth Hendrix and W&Co Design Communications.