Sedona Int'l Film Fest - "Ones to Watch" - Pt I

It's Film Fest time and the hardest part of making it through this "grueling" week of non-stop films is picking the right films to watch.

Decisions, decisions! If only we could see them all!

As an FYI, films in the prime evening slots around 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. are usually the "must-see's" on the Film Fest Director and Screeners' lists. They are also usually the first to sell out so if you want to see one, go to http://www.sedonafilmfestival.com/ and get your tickets now.

For those who like a well-rounded meal of film "soulfood" a healthy mix of daytime and evening films might satisfy your cravings. We've combined a list of film descriptions and trailers to help you decide which of the films will make your must-see list.

Don't forget to take time to come up for air in between films - for a list of things to see & do between films scroll down to the next post. Also, if you're in Sedona this week, be sure to tune into RED ROCK TV CHANNEL 16 anytime day or night for our Virtual Tour of What to See & Do in Sedona! Or visit www.sedona.tv to view our online video portal to Sedona with over 100 videos.

New York Lately
Harkins 5 Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 7:30 PM

The movie trailer for New York Lately hints at a complex intertwining of relationships and the ever present pursuit of happiness. See for yourself!

New York Lately is a feature film drama following multiple characters as they weave through their daily lives struggling to find happiness. However, happiness to each of them is defined differently. The effect is a sprawling mosaic of New york City and its everyday people, living everday lives.



Buddha's Lost Children
Harkins 6 Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 11:35 AM

The movie trailer on YouTube has been viewed worldwide over 27,000 times - that's gotta say somethin'!

Buddha's Lost Children covers a year in the life of a small roving monastic community in northern Thailand. The film is more than just a portrait of a monk and his novices, touching on larger, more universal themes. One particular goal was to explore the nature of compassion, and what it actually means. The film is also a 'coming of age' story, and looks to capture the struggle of youth coming to knowledge of itself.



Lord, Save Us From Your Followers
Sedona Red Rock H.S. Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 8:00 PM

Though nine out of ten Americans claim a belief in God, public expression of faith is more contentious than ever. Even as discussion of religion floods the media like never before, the rhetoric is divisive and hyper. Lord, Save Us From Your Followers is an energetic, accessible documentary that explores the collision of faith and culture in America. In the tradition of "entertaining documentaries" like Super Size Me, Bowling For Columbine and What the Bleep Do We Know?, Lord, Save Us From Your Followers, employs the language of pop culture to create a provocative, funny and redemptive viewing experience.



The Garden
Harkins 1 Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 3:15 PM
Nominated for an Academy Award® for "Best Documentary, Features"

From the ashes of the Los Angeles riots arose a lush, 14-acre community garden, the largest of its kind in the United States. South Central Farmers have created a miracle in one of the country's most blighted neighborhoods. Growing their own food. Feeding their families. Creating a community. Now bulldozers threaten its future. The Garden is an unflinching look at the struggle between these urban farmers and the City of Los Angeles and a powerful developer who want to evict them and build warehouses.



We'll keep you up to date this week on more films that are the "ones to watch"! Check back often!

Remember, enjoy the show and Sedona, too!