All shows are at the Michael D. Palm Theatre for the Performing Arts at 4PM on Sundays. Sunday at the Palm is a collaboration of the Telluride Film Festival, The Telluride Foundation and the Telluride R-1 School District.
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September 28, 2008 4PM
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON (2007)
Through interviews with the astronauts who bravely pushed the envelope of human achievement, we are given a personal glimpse into the history of NASA's Apollo space program. Committed to John F. Kennedy's goal of landing a man on the moon, these men risked everything to achieve this landmark chapter in world history. 100 minutes. Rated PG.
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October 26, 2008 4PM
DR. SEUSS HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Children are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to experience a whimsical selection of film shorts based on the works of the beloved Dr. Seuss. There are sure to be lots of tricks and some treats, too! All ages.
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November 30, 2008 4PM
THE MAN WHO SKIED DOWN EVEREST (1975)
This Academy Award winning documentary follows world champion skier Yuichiro Miura and his team of adventurers as they battle avalanches, icefalls, altitude sickness and even death to climb and ski down Everest. A truly riveting film that was years ahead of it's time - groundbreaking in the sports documentary genre. 90 minutes. Rated G.
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January 18, 2009 4PM
THE 400 BLOWS (1959) with Howie Movshovitz
Join NPR film critic and film professor Howie Movshovitz for a screening of Franςois Truffaut's first feature film. Nominated for an Oscar (best screenplay) and the Palm d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, THE 400 BLOWS follows Antoine (Jean-Pierre Léaud), a young runaway who must survive on the streets of Paris. He turns to petty theft to survive, but his guilt drives him to try to return stolen items – with dreadful results. 99 minutes. NR in U.S. (rated PG in the UK), appropriate for junior high and high school.
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March 1, 2009 4PM
SPIRITED AWAY (2001)
Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, this adventure from famed Japanese Director Hayao Miyazaki (KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO) is the story of 10-year-old Chihiro who finds herself in a magical world ruled by a witch. Anyone who disobeys, including Chihiro's own parents, are turned into animals and Chihiro must find a way to turn them back into their human form. An amazing achievement in animation. 125 minutes. Rated PG.
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March 29, 2009 4PM
THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN (2005)
Winner of over 30 festival awards, this documentary follows the life of an eccentric Illinois farmer who turned his farm into a haven for artists, hippies and political radicals in the late 1960's. Exiled in his community and confronted by endless rumors, arson, and the agricultural crisis of the 1980's, Farmer John has bravely transformed his farm into a haven of free expression and revolutionary agriculture in rural America. 82 minutes. NR.
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April 26, 2009 4PM
THE SECRET GARDEN (1993)
Polish Director Agnieszka Holland's award winning adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved children's novel. Young Mary, a strong-willed English girl orphaned during an earthquake in India, has returned to England to live with her uncle in his large, unwelcoming mansion. Mary finally finds joy when she discovers the key to a forgotten garden and brings the flowers, as well as the entire house, alive once again. 101 minutes. Rated G.
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May 17, 2009 4PM
2nd ANNUAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL
FREE FILMS AND BALLOONS! Calling all kids! Come march in a parade at the Michael D. Palm Theatre - followed by film shorts about real and imaginary animals. Total Running time approximately 60 minutes. All ages.
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