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THURSDAY, MARCH 29 / OPENING NIGHT
8 p.m.: Benya Krik
Center for Cultural Exchange
- Composer Matt Darriau (Klezmatics, Les Miserables Brass Band,
Ballin' The Jack) brings his eclectic and innovative Paradox
Trio to accompany the classic silent film. More than a klezmer
band, Paradox incorporates Balkan music and theatrical toys to
the events on the screen.
- Followed by dance party at the center with Paradox Trio.
- Presented in conjunction with the Center for Cultural Exchange.
- Sponsored by American Pie / Street & Company.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 31
7:30 p.m.: After The Truth
The Movies on Exchange Street
- In person: Director Roland Suso Richter, plus Stephen Wessler,
director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence at
the University of Southern Maine and former hate crimes prosecutor
for the State of Maine, and criminal defense lawyer Stephen Schwartz.
- Sign interpreting of post-film discussion.
- Reception to follow at JavaNet Cafe. Cash food and coffee
bar.
- Sponsored by Borders Books Music Cafe.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 1
10 a.m.: After The Truth
The Movies on Exchange Street
- In Person: Director Roland Suso Richter.
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WOMEN FILMMAKERS FORUM
1 p.m.: Zyklon Portrait / Daring to Resist: Three Women
Face the Holocaust / One Day Crossing / My Father's Story
Portland Museum of Art
- In person: Martha Lubell, director of Daring to Resist and
Mary Kocol, director of My Father's Story. Panel discussion will
be moderated by the Women's Studies Program of the University
of Southern Maine.
- Sponsored by the Maine Women's Fund and by the Women's Studies
Program of the University of Southern Maine.
- Preceded by noontime informal cash lunch with the directors
at the museum.
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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
1 p.m.: Peace of Mind
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Free and open to high school students and their parents/chaperones
only. (Others may attend the Monday night screening of the same
film.) Tickets are still required, so it is best to call ahead.
- In person: A conversation with Israeli and Palestinian students
who have attended the Seeds of Peace camp, Maine student ambassadors
who joined them, and students from The Portland Project, the
first attempt to translate the Seeds of Peace curriculum to ethnic
and racially based conflicts in Portland.
- Sponsored by Greenhut Galleries.
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4 p.m.: Kippur
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Sponsored by Consulate General of Israel to New England.
5 p.m.: Children of Chabannes
Portland Museum of Art
- Sponsored by Monahan Associates and the Stein Gallery Contemporary
Glass.
6 p.m.: What I Saw in Hebron
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.
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SHORT FILMS MEDLEY I
7:30 p.m.: Almonds and Wine / Shuly's Fiance / Dream of
Mother / Chicken Soup
Portland Museum of Art
- All proceeds from this event will support the Hunger Campaign
for the Elderly in the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern
Maine's partner community, Tblisi, in the Georgia Republic.Tickets
are $18 and not included in the All-Festival Pass.
- Tickets can be purchased through the film festival or the
JCA, 772-1959.
- Sponsored and underwritten by Doris and Stan Pollack and
the JCA to thank the community for its support in this year's
successful campaign. Presented in conjuction with the JCA's 2000
Annual Campaign Closing Event, with dessert reception to follow.
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8 p.m.: Paragraph 175
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Reception to follow at Maine Speak Out Project, 7 Dana Street,
2d floor.
- Underwritten by Maine Speak Out Project and sponsored by
Videoport.
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MONDAY, APRIL 2
6 p.m.: Paragraph 175
The Movies on Exchange Street
8 p.m.: Peace of Mind
The Movies on Exchange Street
Preceded by Sleeping With The Enemy
- In Person: Israeli and Palestinian youths who attended the
Seeds of Peace camp, including one of the student filmmakers.
Introduction by Merle Nelson, chairwoman of the Maine Friends
of Seeds of Peace and a member of the national board.
- Sponsored by Greenhut Galleries.
- Reception to follow at JavaNet Café.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 3
6 p.m.: Solomon and Gaenor
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Sponsored by G.M. Pollack & Sons.
8 p.m.: Carpati
The Movies on Exchange Street
- In Person: Yale Strom, director, who will play klezmer music
before and after the film with members of the Casco Bay Tummlers.
- Sponsored by Geraldine Wolf Antique & Estate Jewelry
and by Sawyer & Company.
- Reception to follow at JavaNet Cafe. Cash food and coffee
bar.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
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SENIORS PROGRAM
1:30 p.m.: Uncle Chatzkel / Mah-Jongg: The Tiles That Bind
Center for Maine History
- Free for all seniors 65 and older; others may purchase tickets
at regular price.
- Handicapped accessible. We will also have free valet parking
for seniors. Call for information.
- Followed by a live demonstration game with the directors
of "Mah-Jongg." Bring a set if you have one.
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SHORT FILMS MEDLEY II
6 p.m.: Almonds and Wine / Pleasures of Urban Decay / The
Price is Right / Mah-Jongg: The Tiles That Bind
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Followed by a live demonstration game with the directors
of "Mah-Jongg" at JavaNet Cafe. Bring a set if you
have one.
- Sponsored by The Racket & Fitness Center and Treehouse
Toys.
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8 p.m.: Voyages
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Sponsored by Preti Flaherty Beliveau Pachios & Haley,
LLC, and by Maine Film Office.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 5
6 p.m.: One Day in September
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Sponsored by R.P. Imports and Walter's Cafe.
8 p.m.: Left Luggage
The Movies on Exchange Street
- Sponsored by Blacksmiths Winery and by JavaNet Cafe.
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