DOCUMENTARY
7500 MILES TO REDEMPTION
Saturday 3:15 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Followed by Q & A with director Emiko Omori
& a special performance by Tinh Mahoney!
Directed by Emiko Omori
United States / Vietnam [ 30 mins. ] 2007
Documentary
Gifted guitarist and Willamette University alum Tinh Mahoney and several inmates find a redemptive liberation through a selfless act of kindness when they help to build a school in Vietnam, 7,500 miles outside the walls of the Oregon State Penitentiary.
ABDUCTION: THE MEGUMI YOKOTA STORY
Saturday 12:10 pm | The Grand Theater
Followed by Q & A with director Chris Sheridan
Directed by Chris Sheridan
& Patty Kim
United States / Japan [ 85 mins. ] 2006
Documentary / Foreign
“A Spine-tingling, narrative mastery!” – LOS ANGELES TIMES
This arresting documentary, produced by Jane Campion, follows the remarkable story of a 13-year-old Japanese girl abducted on her way home from school by North Korean spies.
AIR GUITAR NATION
Saturday 8:30 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Followed by Q & A with director Alexandra Lipsitz, producers Cedric Devitt & Kriston Rucker and reigning champ Hot LIxx Hulahan
All Ages Air Guitar Workshop & Competition Saturday 3 pm at LEFTY’s
and 21 & over AIREOKE!™ Saturday at 11 pm at LEFTY’s (see EVENTS)
Directed by Alexandra Lipsitz
United States [ 78 mins. ] 2006
Documentary
“…the film’s droll humor and wild performances are hard to resist.” –NEW YORK TIMES
GYPSY CARAVAN
Sunday 5:20 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Directed by Jasmine Dellal
United States / Spain / India / Macedonia / Romania [ 110 mins. ] 2006
Documentary / Foreign
“The BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB for Gypsy music. It captures the spirit of an amazing musical culture and the heart of the musicians and singers who express it.” – CINEMATIC INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
ROMANTICO
Sunday 12:15 pm | Salem Cinema
Showing with THE FIGHTING CHOLITAS
Followed by Q & A with director Mark Becker
Directed by Mark Becker
United States / Mexico [ 80 mins. ] 2005
Documentary / Foreign
“…a beautifully executed and inspirational work of self-sacrifice.” –FILM THREAT
STRANGE CULTURE
Saturday 5:15 pm | The Grand Theater
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Lynn Hershmann Leeson
United States [ 75 mins. ] 2006
Documentary
“A brilliant statement on artistic freedom and the dangers it faces. This film should be seen, should be discussed and is an important document on our times.” –FILM THREAT
THE FIGHTING CHOLITAS
Sunday 12:15 pm | Salem Cinema
Directed by Mariam Jobrani
United States / Bolivia [ 21 mins. ] 2006
Documentary / Foreign / Short
Every Sunday, in their radiant and brightly colored skirts, a bold and brassy group of ardent Bolivian women perform the lithe wrestling moves of Lucha Libre. They are The Fighting Cholitas and this unwavering little pearl honors the resilience of these women as they push the limits both in and out of the ring.
WAR / DANCE
Saturday 2:45 pm | The Grand Theater
Directed by Sean Fine
& Andrea Nix Fine
United States / Uganda [ 107 mins. ] 2006
Documentary / Foreign
“…a profoundly moving cinematic work of art…” -SUNDANCE FILM NOTES
WHERE?s MOLLY & OPENING CEREMONIES
6:15 pm Welcome of Salem Film Festival Filmmakers on Stage at The Elsinore followed by Where?s Molly
SPECIAL FILM SPONSOR - GARTEN SERVICES, INC.
Friday 6:15 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
HOSTED BY KGW's LAURAL PORTER
Followed by Q & A with filmmakers Jeff & Cindy Daly
Directed by Jeff Daly
United States [ 75 mins. ] 2007
Documentary
“Rendered in truly gorgeous photography, it never stops wringing your heart.” – THE OREGONIAN
