La Premiere
dal 5/12/2001 al 6/12/2001
Segnalato da
5/12/2001
La Premiere
Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre, Los Angeles
...Of the new independent feature film Katya Bankowsky's stylish documentary Shadow Boxers (2000, 72 min., USA), a look at the recent entry of women into the world of professional boxing today at 7:30 PM. The film will be preceded by Aaron Eimez' award-winning 3-D computer-animated holiday comedy "Ornament" (2000, 6 min., USA). The evening is also co-presented with the IFP/West's Festival Buzz series. Filmmakers and available cast and crew members will appear for discussion following each screening.
In December, the American Cinematheque's THE ALTERNATIVE SCREEN:
INDEPENDENT FILM SHOWCASE presents the LA PREMIERE of the new independent
feature film Katya Bankowsky's stylish documentary SHADOW BOXERS (2000, 72 min., USA),
a look at the recent entry of women into the world of professional boxing on Thursday,
December 6th at 7:30 PM.
The film will be preceded by Aaron Eimez' award-winning 3-D
computer-animated holiday comedy "Ornament" (2000, 6 min., USA).
The evening is also
co-presented with the IFP/West's Festival Buzz series. The IFP/West will host a beverage
reception for all ticket buyers following the screening.
Filmmakers and available
cast and crew members will appear for discussion following each screening.
All guests are subject to their availability.
All screenings are at the
Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre
SHADOW BOXING (2000, 72 min., USA): Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 @ 7:30 PM
"...compelling...boxing hasn't been shown this creatively on screen
since
RAGING BULL."- NEW YORK POST
"This film is as visually stunning as it is politically important. I
don't
think I've ever seen such a profoundly moving look at women and
athleticism,
race and body consciousness as this. Bankowsky's keen eye and
intelligence
is exemplary." Hilton Als, writer for THE NEW YORKER
This is one euphoric, hopped up film that delivers the body shots...a
visceral experience of boxing that dives right into these women's
arteries
and through their hearts, pumping back out through their fists...shows
us
why they're hooked, and hooks us too, and never lets up." - B. Ruby
Rich,
The San Francisco Bay Guardian
A stylish and visually stunning first look intothe world of women's
boxing
focusing on the inspirational rise of charismatic Dutch boxing
sensation
Lucia Rijker (who makes her acting debut in ROLLERBALL).
When the
Golden
Gloves recognized women boxers for the first time in 1995, filmmaker
Katya Bankowsky began expertly capturing an historic era in women's sports.
With
an energetic score by Argentine hip-hop DJ Zoël.
Non-sports fans will
be
captivated by this spiritual look at a brutal sport.
Katya Bankowsky
and
Lucia Rijker in-person.
IFP West sponsors a reception following the
screening and Q & A.
For more information see the website: http://www.shadowboxers.com.
Following our screening, this film will
have
a limited engagement at the Laemmle Sunset 5 in Los Angeles on Saturday
and
Sunday December 8 & 9 at mid-morning screenings.
This film is available
for
press preview on video tape.
Press kits and photos are also available.
Call
for materials: 323.461.2020, ext. 115.
With Aaron Erimez' "Ornament."
This animated gem has nothing to do with
female boxers but we're adding it as a delightful holiday treat.
In the
style of Pixar animation, a mischievous Christmas tree decoration has
quite
an advnture when he tries to satisy his hunger for some milk and
cookies.
Its polished look wouldn't make you believe It was created at home
using a
single computer by Aaron Erimez while he was a college student.
For
more
information see http://www.ornamentsthemovie.com.
Tapes are available for
press
preview.
Photos are available on the film's website.
General admission price: $8.
Sr./Student rate is $7 and Cinematheque
Members
are $6.
Programs listed as double features are one price for both
films.
There will be a 5-7 minute intermission between programs (or longer if
a Q & A is scheduled in between the screenings).
The Alternative Screen: A Forum For Independent Film Exhibition And
Beyond..., the American Cinematheque's on-going series focusing on
independent and new forms of cinema was created to serve the public as
well
as the independent film community in Los Angeles by providing a
year-round
venue for independent feature films that have not yet secured wide
commercial distribution.
Whatever the ALTERNATIVE SCREEN offers from
month
to month, it promises to be provocative, innovative and fiercely
independent.
Select Alternative Screen alumni include THE BIBLE & GUN
CLUB,
HABIT, STAR MAPS, OUR SONG and THE LAST BIG THING.
For information
about
IFP/West please call 310.475.4379
or see http://www.ifpwest.org.
The Alternative Screen takes on-going submissions for consideration
of fiercely independent work in all genres.
Please send a 1/2" tape to:
Margot Gerber, The Alternative Screen, c/o American Cinematheque, 1800
N.
Highland Avenue, Suite 717, Hollywood, CA., 90028.
Include a SASE if
you
would like your tape returned.
Inquiries should be directed to
323.461.2020,
ext. 115.
Short films should be sent to the attention of Andrew Crane.
For information about the Alternative Screen or other American
Cinematheque events, please call 323.466-FILM.
THE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT
TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
American Cinematheque, 1800 N. Highland Avenue, Suite 717,
Hollywood, CA 90028 tel (323) 466-3456 fax (323) 461.9737
All screenings of The Alternative Screen are at the
Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre,
6712 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood
(between Las
Palmas Ave. & McCadden Place).