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MARCH 23-28, 2010 MARCH 23-28, 2010 11th ANNUAL Shadows of the Mind Film Festival Bringing the world to Sault Ste. Marie. Six great days of films, workshops, galas and good times! www.shadowsfilmfest.com www.shadowsfilmfest.com Galaxy Cinemas and The Grand Theatre Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Presenting Sponsor:

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1 1 t h A N N U A LShadows of the Mind Film Festival

Bringing the world to Sault Ste. Marie. Six great days of films, workshops, galas and good times!

www.shadowsfilmfest.comwww.shadowsfilmfest.com

Galaxy Cinemas and The Grand TheatreSault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Presenting Sponsor:

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Welcome to the 11th Annual Shadows of the Mind Film Festival.We’re 11 years old! Shadows has turned the corner and we are now steppinginto our second decade. The festival has become an anticipated event in SaultSte. Marie and recognized both provincially and internationally.This year the festival was moved from February 15th to March 23rd, 2010 toaccommodate the Olympics. We hope this change will bring new friends to thefestival and we thank our pass holders for their understanding.Our film selections have broadened, yet the focus continues to be that of thefilm maker's perspective on issues impacting the human condition. Each yearwe strive to bring the best possible films from around the world to promotedebate, dialogue and free expression.The world is back. Welcome to Norway, Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Franceand Israel. As well we have truly excellent films from a uniquely Canadianperspective.We welcome our guests to talk about their films.We are also proud to work with community groups and invite you to be part ofour exciting workshops and panel discussions.Shadows would also like to thank our generous sponsors, friends, volunteers,festival partners and their staff for their dedication and support. A special thankyou to our spouses, partners, children and friends who have not only contributedbut put up with the many hours of meeting that kept us away from them.Sault Ste. Marie this is your film festival!See you at the movies!

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Annette, Bill & Donna

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On behalf of members of CityCouncil, I would like to welcomeyou to the 11th annual “Shadowsof the Mind” Film Festival. Thisfestival continues to be animportant social awareness andcultural event in our community.

I would like to congratulate all organizers andvolunteers for their efforts for this year’s festivaland wish you the best on your 11th Anniversary.

We look forward to a great year of outstandingline-ups of Canadian and International films.

Best Wishes,

John RowswellMayor - Sault Ste. Marie

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Congratulations onyour 11th year andthank you for thecontribution you maketo our community.The Shadows of theMind Film Festivalprovides excellententertainment whileeducating us aboutmental health, addictions and life issues.

Wishing you continued success!

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Tony Martin, MP369 Queen Street EastSault Ste. Marie, Ontario(705) 941-2900www.tonymartin.ca

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On behalf of the ProvincialGovernment, I would like totake this opportunity to extenda warm welcome to all the

visitors of the 11th annual“Shadows of the Mind”Film Festival.

I would also like to extendmy congratulations to

the organizers and volunteers for all their hard workand dedication for the forthcoming festival onMarch 23-28, 2010.

Best wishes to all,

David Orazietti,MPP Sault Ste. Marie

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Thank You To Our Gracious Sponsors!

PLATINUM SUPPORTERS

GOLD SUPPORTERS

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SUMMER & FAMILY DAY SHADOWS

FRIENDS

SILVER SUPPORTERS

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BRETON HOUSECLOCKWORK COMPUTERS

DAVID ORAZIETTI, MPPDR. JOHN & LEEANN PEARSON

EAZY CABFLOREANI ORTHODONTIST

GOUGH MASONRY

GROUP HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACYIAN HUGILL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS

LIFE’S A STITCHMAPLE LEAF MOTORS

MAYOR JOHN ROWSWELLROSE’S ART GALLERY

SAVOY’S JEWELLERS LTD.

SKEGGS PACIOCCO LAWYERSSOO MILL BUILDALL

ST. JOSEPH ISLAND COFFEE ROASTERSSTATION MALL MERCHANTSSTONE’S OFFICE SUPPLY

THEATRE SMCTONY MARTIN, MP

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Acknowledgments

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CO-DIRECTORSAnnette Katajamaki - Canadian Mental Health Association

Donna Boston - FOCUS, Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthBill MacPherson - Community Living Algoma

BOARD OF DIRECTORSAnnette KatajamakiBill MacPhersonDonna BostonLeanne Pearson (President)Brett LundLois MealeyWendy HamiltonSean Meades (Secretary)

SHADOWS WORKING COMMITTEEAnnette KatajamakiBill MacPhersonDonna BostonLeanne PearsonBrett LundLois MealeyWendy HamiltonLeo VecchioSarah BroadSean MeadesJim TravesonCarly Smith

FILM SELECTION COMMITTEETerry BealeBill MacPhersonDonna BostonGary HuntleyWendy HamiltonCarly SmithPaul Hurtubise

CONTRIBUTING PARTNERSCommunity Living Algoma

Focus Sault Ste. MarieCanadian Mental Health Association

Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthAlgoma Public Health

Queer Voices of the NorthCTV

YMCA

SPECIAL THANKS TO:Travis Sharpe, Galaxy CinemasMonique Vachon - poster designTiffy Thompson - poster designBrien Proulx - SponsorshipCity of Sault Ste. Marie andMayor John RowswellTony Martin, MPDavid Orazietti, MPPToronto International Film Festival,Sudbury Cinefest, Galaxy Cinemas,Pasquale LeClerc, Dona Running,Club ‘84, Wanda & Mark Maki (TheGrand Theatre), Theatre SMC, ourpanelists, volunteers, patrons andanyone else we may have failedto mention.

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AUGUST2010

AUGUST2010

Summer Shadows is a program of the Shadows of the Mind Film Festival.The primary purpose of our Summer Shadows program is to bring families

together through the entertainment value of film. Admissions to thescreenings are by donation and the popcorn is on us!

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Local musician Jim O’Learywill be entertaining Shadowspatrons prior to and afterthe film screening,compliments ofBasswerx Recording.

7:00 pm - The Grand TheatreA Serious Man105 min., USA 2009, English, Hebrew, Yiddish - Rated: 14AWritten and Directed by: Joel and Ethan Coen“A Serious Man” is an ordinary man’s search for clarity in auniverse where Jefferson Airplane is on the radio and “F-Troop”is on TV. It is 1967, and Larry Gopnik, a physics professor at aquiet Midwestern university, has just been informed by his wife Judith that sheis leaving him. Larry’s unemployable brother Arthur is sleeping on the couch,his son Danny is a discipline problem and a shirker at Hebrew school, and hisdaughter Sarah is filching money from his wallet in order to save up for a nosejob. Enter an anonymous hostile letter-writer trying to sabotage Larry’s chancesfor tenure at the university. Also, a graduate student seems to be trying to bribehim for a passing grade while at the same time threatening to sue him fordefamation. Plus, the beautiful woman next door torments him by sunbathingnude. Struggling for equilibrium, Larry seeks advice from three different rabbis.Can anyone help him cope with his afflictions and become a righteous person-- a mensch -- a serious man?

All times and dates are subject to change without notice. We try to keep dates &times as published and would not change them unless they are beyond our control.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23 , 2010

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Major SponsorGALA Film:

the 11th annualshadowsofthemindfilmfestival

Attend our 11th Gala at the Grand Theatre. Not to be missed!Make sure you join all the fun at the Grand Theatre - Queen Street.

Gala tickets: $25.00 (includes film, refreshments and entertainment - Cash Bar).

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 , 20107:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

The Baby Formula81 min., Canada, English - Rated: 14ADirector: Alison Reid

“In the beginning... sperm came from men.”Two adventurous women in love are desperate tohave their own biological child. They take a chanceon an experimental scientific process and makesperm from their own stem cells. Pregnant withhumour and unexpected twists, their journeytailspins out of control when their families discoverthere is no father.

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DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED!ORDER YOUR 2011 FESTIVAL PASS NOW!

Gold Pass: $115.00 (Regular price: $135.00)Regular Pass: $80.00 (Regular price: $100.00)

~ ON SALE UNTIL MAY 15th, 2010 ~Ask for details at the Shadows kiosk.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )9:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

DeUsynlige (Troubled Water)120 min., Norway 2008, (Norwegian/Danish with English subtitles)Rated: 14ADirector: Erik Poppe

DeUsynlige (Troubled Water) follows Thomas whoserves an eight year prison term for the murderof a young boy. We witness the halting, awkwardsteps Thomas takes to set his life back on trackas an organist at a Catholic church. The womanhe loves is not only the priest, but also the singlemother of a young, blond son who eerily resemblesthe child Thomas killed. The switch from thenarrative perspective of the perpetrator to that ofthe wronged party half way though the picture,establishes two distinctly different experiences ofthe same events and allows us to gain deeper

insight into the minds of the characters. Outstanding are a beautifully composedsound score and esthetically refined cinematography.

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“It’s absolutely the best movie I have seen in years!”-Michael Moore, Academy Award® winning director

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THURSDAY, MARCH 25 , 20109:00 am-12 noon - The Grand Theatre

Deal Me In: A Workshop and Film Screening onYouth Gambling for Youth, Parents, and Professionals

Today’s young people are the first generationexposed to widespread access to gamblingvenues, ubiquitous advertising and general socialapproval of gambling. Deal Me In is a youth-driven documentary that takes a hard look atthe possible impacts and experiences of gamblingon this generation. Through personal stories andreal-world youth impacts, Deal Me In gives youtha voice, helping to bring awareness and educationto a socially acceptable and normalized pastime.The film and workshop have been developed topromote informed and balanced attitudes and

behaviours towards youth gambling; prevent youth gambling-related healthproblems; protect at-risk youth from gambling-related harm; and decreasenegative attitudes towards problem gamblers. Professionals that work withyouth, as well as parents and youth will benefit from this three hour workshopbrought to you by the YMCA and the Youth Voices Gambling Project.A panel of experts in gambling and problem gambling will be present toanswer questions following the film screening.Tickets can be purchased at YMCA Employment and Community Services in theCambrian Mall or by contacting Carly at [email protected] or 945-1600ext. 4259. Cost of tickets is $20 for parents and professionals and $8 for youthunder 18 years of age. For group rates please contact Carly directly.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 25 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )1:00 pm - The Grand Theatre

POLYTECHNIQUE77 min., Canada 2009, Drama/Documentary,(French with English subtitles) - Rated: 14ADirector: Denis Villeneuve

Set in Montreal, Quebec and based on the EcolePolytechnique massacre (also known as the“Montreal Massacre”), the film documents theevents of December 6, 1989 through the eyes oftwo students Valérie (Karine Vanasse) and Jean-François (Sebastien Huberdeau) who witness agunman murder fourteen young women. Hisintention was to kill as many females as possible,and the lives of those involved will never be thesame. Polytechnique was the winner of the 2009Rogers Best Canadian Film Award.Counsellors will be on site for this screening.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 25 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )6:30 pm - Galaxy Theatre

Un Prophete (A Prophet)149 min., France 2009, French, Arabic, Corsican (English subtitles)Rated: 18ADirector: Jacques Audiard

A young North African, Malik ElDjebena, estranged from the Muslimcommunity, is brutally initiated intoprison reality. Power is held not bythe guards, but by a feared Corsicankingpin, César. When Malik arrives,César sees him as a potential footsoldier in his private prison army.Soon Malik is embedded in César’s

orbit, dutifully carrying out his orders. Obedience is survival and graduallyCésar learns to rely on Malik. But when a group of Muslims arrive and beginto threaten César's power, Malik has to make decisions. Newcomer Tahar Rahimis brilliant as Malik, as is Niels Arestrup as César. With surgical skill, Audiarddissects the unsentimental education of a young man caught between twoworlds, two religions and two value systems. Nominated for an Oscar as theBest Foreign Language Film of the Year (France).Grand Prix 2009 Cannes Film Festival

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WEDNESDAYMarch 24, 2010

TUESDAYMarch 23, 2010

THURSDAYMarch 25, 2010

7:00 pmA Serious Man

(105 min.)Major Sponsor

GALA Film:

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The Grand Theatre

9:00 pmDeUsynlige (Troubled Water)

(120 min.) subtitled

NOTE: This icon meansthe film is screened at

Galaxy Cinemas

9:00 am - 12 noonDeal Me In

A Workshop and Film Screeningon Youth Gambling for Youth,Parents, and Professionals

1:00 pmPOLYTECHNIQUE

(French with English subtitles)(77 min.)

6:30 pmUn Prophete (A Prophet)

(149 min.) subtitled

P R O G R A MS C H E D U L E

*NOTE: Shadows of the Mind Film Festival reserves the right to change eithermovies or scheduled times without prior notice. Final at time of printing.

www.shadowsfilmfest.comFor up to date information, see our website:

Gold Pass: $135.00Regular Pass: $100.00Individual tickets: $8.00Book of 5 tickets: $35.00

plus localmusician

Jim O’Leary

OPENING GALA! 7:00 pm

The Baby Formula(81 min.)

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9:30 pmExcited (83 min.)

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$25.00

$20.00

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FRIDAYMarch 26, 2010

SATURDAYMarch 27, 2010

SUNDAYMarch 28, 2010

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9:30 pmA Single Man

(99 min.)

1:00 pmThe Horse Boy (93 min.)

5:00 pmAn Education

(100 min.)

7:00 pmThe Coca-Cola Case

(86 min.)Sponsored by:

10:00 pmHigh Life(80 min.)

11:30 amQueer Voices of the

North: Digital Stories (50 min.)

11:00 amReel Injun(86 min.)

1:00 pmUnmistaken Child

(102 min.)subtitled

3:00 pmThe Yes Men

Fix The World (90 min.)

5:00 pmMary and Max (92 min.)

TICKETS AVAILABLEAT THE SHADOWS

BOX OFFICE OR CALL:759-0458, ext. 223

(seating limited)

5:00 pmPOLYTECHNIQUE

(English version)(77 min.)

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7:30 pmShort: When Life Gives You

Lemons (8 min.)

The Young Victoria (100 min.)Sponsored by:

PanelDiscussion

to follow

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3:00 pmShort: Over the Sunset (6 min.)J’ai Tue Ma Mere (I KilledMy Mother) (100 min.) subtitled

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Q&APeriod

to follow

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NOT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

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7:30 pmShort: Runaway (9 min.)

Is Anybody There? (94 min.)

CLOSING GALA!

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plus local musician Andre St. Jacques

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THURSDAY, MARCH 25 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )9:30 pm - Galaxy Theatre

Excited83 min., Canada 2009, English - Rated: 14ADirector: Bruce Sweeney

After eight dateless years, Kevin (CamCronin) wants to meet the right woman.Then along comes Hayaam (Laara Sadiq).Beautiful, funny and smart, she seemsperfect. But Kevin must overcome his otherproblem: a certain over-eagerness in the

bedroom. His hypersensitive appendage has led to broken relationships before,and after only one incident with Hayaam he’s almost ready to give up. However,Hayaam is willing to help, no matter how many practice sessions may be required.

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@ The Station MallMarch 23rd-28th, 2010

The annual Shadows Art Show is hosted byClub 84, as part of the Shadows of the Mind FilmFestival. It is intended to showcase the artworkof people living with mental illness and provideeducation on the healing powers of art therapy.

Artists of this particular demographic haveshown tremendous creativity and skill in the arts.

It is the privilege of this event to display asampling of their remarkable work.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 26 , 20105:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

POLYTECHNIQUE77 min., Canada 2009, Drama/Documentary, (English version)Rated: 14ADirector: Denis Villeneuve

Set in Montreal, Quebec and based on the EcolePolytechnique massacre (also known as the“Montreal Massacre”), the film documents theevents of December 6, 1989 through the eyes oftwo students Valérie (Karine Vanasse) and Jean-François (Sebastien Huberdeau) who witness agunman murder fourteen young women. Hisintention was to kill as many females as possible,and the lives of those involved will never be thesame. Polytechnique was the winner of the 2009Rogers Best Canadian Film Award.

A panel discussion will take place following the film with:Rene Gagne, who will reflect on what it was like to be a male attendinguniversity when the massacre occurred, along with Moderator Anna Hagerty,Counsellor, Sexual Assault Care Centre, Giselle Beausoleil, andTom Schmiedendorf, Algoma Family Services and a youth representative,Kendra Addison.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 26 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )7:30 pm - Galaxy Theatre

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When Life Gives You Lemons8 min., Canada 2009Director: Lee ChambersRetired Oscar-winning actor Calvin Adams attemptsto outwit some neighborhood kids in a battle to

sell the most lemonade. When Life Gives You Lemons is a heart -warming taleabout recaptured youth. Director Lee Chambers and cinematographer, LukeGrandmont were both born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie. Lee Chambers willbe back home to introduce this film.

The Young Victoria100 min., UK 2009, English, German - Rated: PGDirector: Jean-Marc Vallée

The Young Victoria follows Victoria’s (EmilyBlunt) early struggle to succeed her uncle asruler of England, blocked by her mother,Duchess of Kent (Miranda Richardson), andSir John Conroy (Mark Strong). Her motherbelieves that she must protect Victoria’s healthat all costs and keep her from the court inorder to preserve her own position, despite

the complaints of King William IV (Jim Broadbent, in a very amusing turn),Victoria’s uncle, who clearly wants his niece to follow in his footsteps. Finallycrowned, Victoria, unaware of the potential ramifications of her actions ismisled by Lord Melbourne (Paul Bettany), possibly using her inexperience toenhance his own position. Enter Prince Albert (Rupert Friend), who immediatelycharms Victoria. As their love grows, will Victoria listen to Albert’s counsel orwill her loyalty to Melbourne win out? Nominated for 3 Oscars.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 26 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )9:30 pm - Galaxy Theatre

A Single Man99 min., USA 2009, English - Rated: PGDirector: Tom Ford

In his first feature film, Ford useshis own history with thephotographic image to tell a storyboth historical and bracinglycontemporary. In SouthernCalifornia in the early sixties, wemeet George Falconer (ColinFirth), a gay college professor, as

he learns that his lover Jim (Matthew Goode) has died in a car wreck. Griefoverwhelms him, and his “invisible status” in society begins to close in again.Suicide seems the best way out. But a mad night with Charley (Julianne Moore),and the unexpected attentions of an angora-sweatered young man make Georgethink twice. Ford seems to gently insist that the rich and complex personalhistories of gay men, from any age, must be part of the political calculationsof our time. Told largely through flashback and featuring alarmingly preciseattention to period detail in furniture, costume and architecture. Nominatedfor an Oscar.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27 , 201011:30 am - Galaxy Theatre

Queer Voices of the North: Digital StoriesApprox. 50 min., Canada 2010, English - Rated: RQueer Voices of the North Film Festival presents the works created through theCentre for Digital Storytelling’s three-day intensive workshop that brought adiverse group of local queer youth through the process of creating their owndigital stories. Digital stories are two-to-five minute videos created by anindividual sharing their own stories or personal narratives through voice, images,music, and other found objects in their lives. Challenging, diverse, and dynamic,these shorts present the changing face of Northern Ontario and queer culture.

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1:00 pm - Galaxy TheatreThe Horse Boy93 min., USA 2009, English - Rated: PGA film by Michel Orion Scott and Rupert IsaacsonHow far would you travel to heal someone you love? Anintensely personal yet epic spiritual journey. The Horse Boyfollows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trekon horseback through Outer Mongolia in an attempt to findhealing for their son. When two-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism,Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff,a psychology professor, sought the best possible medical care for their son-buttraditional therapies had little effect. Then they discovered that Rowan has aprofound affinity for animals-particularly horses-and the family set off on aquest that would change their lives forever. This ravishing documentary odysseygives insight into how, in life’s darkest moments, one can find the gateway tojoy and wonder. Nominated for Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )3:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

Over The Sunset6 min., Canada 2009Director: Jonanthan KapashesitA young man visits his father in a retirement home. The father was diagnosedwith Alzheimers 5 years ago and everytime his son, Tom visits, the father alwaystells him how a man saved him in the war.

J’ai Tue Ma Mere (I Killed My Mother)100 min., Canada 2009, French with English subtitles - Rated: 14ADirector: Xavier Dolan

Dolan writes, directs and stars inthis semi-autobiographical tale ofa young gay man, Hubert, whobickers constantly with mom (AnneDorval). Their fights, alternatelyhilarious and horrifying, escalateuntil mom sends him off toboarding school. Banishment to amother-free zone simply leads to

their ultimate standoff. Dolan and Dorval navigate through increasingly vicioustête-à-têtes with delicacy, evoking sympathy for both characters. With confidentdirection (the scene where Hubert makes love to his boyfriend is a standout)and a beautifully rendered performance, Dolan’s arrival on the big screen isan achievement that can’t be ignored. Winner of Canada’s choice for Oscar forbest foreign film. Four time winner of best Canadian film.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )5:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

An Education100 min., UK 2009, English - Rated: PGDirector: Lone Scherfig

In 1961 Jenny (Carey Mulligan) isan assiduous, cello-playingschoolgirl headed for Oxford. Thingschange when she meets David (PeterSarsgaard), who embodies her everyfantasy. He introduces her to artauctions, smoky clubs, and late-night dinners, even charming herparents, although nearly twice her

age. Romance flourishes, and David takes Jenny to Paris. Her headmistress(Emma Thompson) accuses her of throwing away her future. With Oxford withinreach, Jenny seems poised to embark on a new, rarefied life. Director LoneScherfig and her incredible cast deliver a powerful coming-of-age story in thisclever and nuanced film. Nominated for 3 oscars.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )7:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

The Coca-Cola Case86 min., Canada 2009, English and Spanish with English subtitlesFeature Length Documentary - Rated: 14ADirectors: Germán Gutierrez & Carmen Garcia

Directors German Gutiérrez and CarmenGarcia present a searing indictment of theCoca-Cola empire and its allegedkidnapping, torture and murder of unionleaders trying to improve working conditionsin Colombia, Guatemala and Turkey. You’llnever look at a can of Coke the same way

after seeing this documentary film. The filmmakers follow labour rights lawyersDaniel Kovalik and Terry Collingsworth and an activist for the Stop Killer-Coke!Campaign, Ray Rogers, as they attempt to hold the giant U.S. multinationalbeverage company accountable in this legal and human rights battle.USWA International President Leo W. Gerard appears in the film.Director German Gutierrez will introduce the film and will host aQuestion/Answer period following the film.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )10:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

High Life80 min., Canada 2009, English - Rated: 14ADirector: Gary Yates

Dick, (Timothy Olyphant) a down-on-his-luck morphine addict is reunited with hisold buddy Bug (Stephen Eric McIntyre), freshout of prison. After Bug helps to get Dickfired, they hatch a drug-addled plan to letthem to live on easy street forever. They planto rip off an ATM on Friday, thinking themachine will be loaded with cash. The best

part is that no one will get shot or die. But these unruly thugs soon findthemselves embroiled in a shootout when they steal an armoured truck. Yates’artful gear shifting between the violence and humour of the stupid acts of hischaracters creates a kind of comedy of agony. It’s truly painful to watch thisgang of losers stumble and fall, bungling their pipe dream of getting filthyrich. With its retro soundtrack and fatalistic look at the not-so-quiet desperationof these violent lives, High Life evokes Scorsese at his very best. Winner of theBest Canadian Feature at the Calgary International Film Festival.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 28 , 201011:00 am - Galaxy Theatre

Reel Injun86 min., Canada 2009, English - Rated: PGDirected by: Neil Diamond and Catherine Bainbridge

Hollywood has made over 4,000 films aboutNative people; over 100 years of movies defininghow Indians are seen by the world. Reel Injuntakes an entertaining and insightful look at theHollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of NorthAmerican Natives through the history of cinema.The film by Cree filmmaker - Neil Diamond takesthe audience on a journey across America to lookat how the myth of the Injun has influenced theworld’s understanding and misunderstandingof Natives; it features candid interviews withdirectors, writers, actors and activists, includingClint Eastwood, Jim Jarmusch, Robbie Robertson,Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell and Russell

Means, and clips from hundreds of classic and recent films, including Stagecoach,Little Big Man, The Outlaw Josey Wales, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, andAtanarjuat the Fast Runner.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 28 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )1:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

Unmistaken Child102 min., Israel 2009, English, Tibetan, Hindi & Napali - English subtitlesDocumentary - Rated: GDirector: Nati Baratz

In 2001, when his master Lama Konchog passedaway, Tenzin Zopa, his disciple of 21 years wasbereft and lonely. At the instruction of the DalaiLama, Zopa is searching for his master’sreincarnation, who is expected to be embodiedin a little boy and might be anywhere in theworld. This “unmistaken child” must be foundbefore it becomes too difficult to remove himfrom his parents’ care---within four years. Tenzinsets off through breathtaking landscapes andremote traditional Tibetan villages where heperforms rarely seen ritualistic tests designedto determine the likelihood of reincarnation. This

documentary is a beguiling, surprising, touching, even humorous experience.Winner of the 3 International awards.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 28 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )3:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

The Yes Men Fix The World90 min., France/USA 2009, Comedy/Documentary - Rated: PGAndy Bichlbaum, Mike Bonnanno and Kurt Engfehr

Is a screwball true story about two gonzopolitical activists who, posing as top executivesof giant corporations, lie their way into bigbusiness conferences and pull off the world’smost outrageous pranks. From New Orleansto India to New York City, armed with littlemore than cheap thrift-store suits, the YesMen squeeze raucous comedy out of all theways that corporate greed is destroying theplanet. Brüno meets Michael Moore in thisgut-busting wake-up call that proves a littleimagination can go a long way towardsvanquishing the Cult of Greed. As they infiltratethe world of big business and pull offoutrageous pranks that highlight the ways

that corporate greed is destroying the planet, they hope to wake up theiraudiences to the danger of letting greed run our world. Winner of 2 InternationalDocumentary Awards.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 28 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )5:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

Mary and Max92 min., Australia 2009, English - Rated: PG(adult film not for young children)Director: Adam Elliot

Claymated feature film - In the mid-1970’s,a homely, friendless Australian girl of 8 picksa name out of a Manhattan phone book andwrites to him; she includes a chocolate bar.She's Mary Dinkle, the only child of an alcoholicmother and a distracted father. Mary Dinkle,a chubby lonely eight year old girl living in thesuburbs of Melbourne, and Max Horovitz, a 44year old, severely obese, Jewish man withAspergers Syndrome living in the chaos of NewYork. Spanning 20 years and 2 continents, Maryand Max’s friendship survives much more thanthe average diet of life's ups and downs. Like

Harvie Krumpet, MARY AND MAX is innocent but not naïve, as it takes us on ajourney that explores friendship, autism, taxidermy, psychiatry, alcoholism,where babies come from, obesity, kleptomania, sexual difference, trust, copulatingdogs, religious difference, agoraphobia and much much more. Will the two evermeet face to face? Voiced by Philip Seymour Hoffman and Toni Collette. Winnerof 4 International Film Awards.

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Local musician Andre St.Jacques will be entertainingShadows patrons prior toand after the filmscreening, complimentsof Basswerx Recording.

Is Anybody There?94 min., Britain 2009, English - Rated: PGDirector: John CrowleyGrowing up and growing old never played so poignantlyas it does in John Crowley’s Is Anybody There? The filmgrapples with the sad truths of getting older and losingloved ones, all the while maintaining a sardonic witand sincere warmth. Coming of age in a family-run resthome, the reclusive, death-obsessed Edward (Bill Milner,Son of Rambow) wiles away his days tormenting his parents’ elderly residentsand secretly tape-recording them in search of answers about the afterlife.Edward finds a kindred spirit in Clarence (Michael Caine), the curmudgeonly,retired magician who begrudgingly takes up residence at the guest home. Thetwo strike up an unlikely friendship that helps Clarence come to terms withlosing his wife, and Edward finds a way out of his shell.

SUNDAY, MARCH 28 , 2010 ( c on t i nued )Attend our 11th Closing Gala at the Grand Theatre. Not to be missed!Make sure you join all the fun at the Grand Theatre - Queen Street.

7:30 pm - The Grand Theatre

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Runaway 9 min., Canada 2009Director: Cordell BarkerOscar winning animator Barker presents us with happypassengers that are having a great time on a crowded

train, oblivious to the unknown fate that awaits them around the bend.

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