Labor FilmFest Preview: Bogie to Billy
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)From Humphrey Bogart to Billy Elliott and Austin trash collectors to beleaguered
office workers, Saturday’s line-up is chock-full of drama, dance and laughs,
all with a working-class edge. A great way to unwind after door-knocking for
labor candidates! And did we mention that the AFI café offers beer and
wine?
Sat, Oct 13, 11a (AFI): "Black
Legion" (75th Anniversary!)
Humphrey Bogart stars in this
hard-hitting drama about a factory worker who joins the anti-immigrant Black
Legion.
Sat, Oct 13, 1p (AFI): "Box
Car Bertha"
Martin Scorsese directs Barbara Hershey and David
Carradine in this rarely-screened Depression-era tale of a union organizer and
his girlfriend.
Sat, Oct 13, 3p; "Billy
Elliot" (also screens: Tue, Oct 16, 4:45 and Thurs; Oct
18, 4:45p)
Modern classic magically blends class-conscious history,
conscience-raising drama, and rousing music and dance numbers. Presented in
cooperation with Actors' Equity, IATSE Local 22, SAG-AFTRA Washington &
Baltimore Local
Sat, Oct 13, 5:15p (AFI): "Trash
Dance"
Choreographer Allison Orr finds beauty and grace in the men
and women who pick up our trash. Presented in cooperation with
AFSCME.
Sat, Oct 13, 9:40p; "Office
Space" (also screens: Fri, Oct 12, 11:30p)
The perennial DC Labor FilmFest favorite
returns, with an Office Space trivia contest and raffle for Milton’s precious
red Swingline stapler. Presented in cooperation with DC Young Trade Unionists,
IFPTE Local 70
Sat, Oct 13, 11:30p (AFI): "Adventureland"
(also screens: Fri, Oct 12, 9:30p)
This hilarious
coming-of-age story, set in a decrepit local amusement park is destined to be a
classic; terrific cast includes Kirsten Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Wiig,
and Bill Hader. Presented in cooperation with UFCW Local 400
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