The UW Bothell Independent Film Festival 2008

Welcome to the University of Bothell
Independent Film Festival!

December 3-4, 2008
at the
University of Washington, Bothell Campus

The UW Bothell is excited to announce its first Independent Film Festival. The Indigenous Media and Film class is proud to present an excellent line-up of independent films, showcasing a variety of perspectives from communities in our region.

The festival brings together students, filmmakers and community members. Select features will follow with director discussions. Snacks and beverages will be offered at no charge.

All films are free! Donations of canned or other non-perishable foods are suggested. These donations will benefit Northwest Harvest.

Festival Schedule

Wednesday, December 3rd

Screening I 3:00-5:00 pm, in UW2-005

White Shamans and Plastic Medicine Men (30 minutes): A documentary about the popularization and commercialization of Native American spiritual traditions among non-Natives.

Reclaiming Our Children: A Story of the Indian Child Welfare Act (28 minutes): This documentary is an examination of the Child Welfare System, the Indian Child Welfare Act and the laws that work against it.

Screening II 5:15-7:00 pm, in the UW2 Commons.

Signs of the Time (82 minutes): A documentary on homelessness across America. Followed by a Q+A session with filmmaker and a reception.

Thursday, December 4th

Screening I 3:00-4:00 pm, in UW2-005

Soldiers of Necker (30 minutes): Two WWII soldiers, separated from their squad during an enemy ambush, encounter a surprising individual. Followed by a Q+ A session with filmmakers Dylan, Miles, and Jesse Stipek (identical triplets and current UW Bothell students).

Screening II 5:15-7:00 pm, in the UW2 Commons

The Corporal's Diary (92 minutes): One soldier's video diary of the Iraq war. Followed by a reception with filmmakers.



	Welcome to the University of Bothell Independent Film Festival! December 3-4, 2008 at the University of Washington, Bothell Campus The UW Bothell is excited to announce its first Independent Film Festival. The Indigenous Media and Film class is proud to present an excellent line-up of independent films, showcasing a variety of perspectives from communities in our region. The festival brings together students, filmmakers and community members. Select features will follow with director discussions. Snacks and beverages will be offered at no charge. All films are free! Donations of canned or other non-perishable foods are suggested. These donations will benefit Northwest Harvest. Festival Schedule Wednesday, December 3rd Screening I 3:00-5:00 pm, in UW2-005 White Shamans and Plastic Medicine Men (30 minutes): A documentary about the popularization and commercialization of Native American spiritual traditions among non-Natives. Reclaiming Our Children: A Story of the Indian Child Welfare Act (28 minutes): This documentary is an examination of the Child Welfare System, the Indian Child Welfare Act and the laws that work against it. Screening II 5:15-7:00 pm, in the UW2 Commons. Signs of the Time (82 minutes): A documentary on homelessness across America. Followed by a Q+A session with filmmaker and a reception. Thursday, December 4th Screening I 3:00-4:00 pm, in UW2-005 Soldiers of Necker (30 minutes): Two WWII soldiers, separated from their squad during an enemy ambush, encounter a surprising individual. Followed by a Q+ A session with filmmakers Dylan, Miles, and Jesse Stipek (identical triplets and current UW Bothell students). Screening II 5:15-7:00 pm, in the UW2 Commons The Corporal's Diary (92 minutes): One soldier's video diary of the Iraq war. Followed by a reception with filmmakers.
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