Film Catalog
As an ongoing commitment to build community around film, we welcome you to explore a catalog of titles that have been shown at the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival over the last 38 years. These films celebrate the drive, spirit and diversity of women, while sharing the stories and experiences of those often unheard or unseen.
Many films from the 2018 festival and earlier can be borrowed on DVD from the Madelyn Osur Film Library. Use the “Available on DVD” filter below to browse our collection.
Solo
Veronica is new to a modern dance company and must prepare a duet with another newcomer James. Serious and disciplined, Veronica keeps him at a distance, but while rehearsing they become friends. James sees Veronica looking at him one day, and he asks her out to a concert. She says no; she doesn’t want to complicate work. Tension builds between them as Veronica denies James’ advances and continues practicing for the final performance.
Something Within Me
This film centers around a South Bronx Elementary School where the curriculum is based on the music program. A joyful film about a unique way to teach.
Sonita
Sonita is an 18-year-old female, an undocumented Afghan illegal immigrant living in the poor suburbs of Tehran. She is a feisty, spirited, young woman who fights to live the way she wants, as an artist, singer, and musician in spite of all her obstacles she confronts in Iran and her conservative patriarchal family. In harsh contrast to her goal is the plan of her family – strongly advanced by her mother – to make her a bride and sell her to a new family. The price right now is about US$ 9.000.
Southern Sex, The
This film takes a close look at the reality behind the stereotypes and myths of the Southern belle and coal miner’s daughter as twelve Kentucky women share their intimate thoughts.
Speak.
Five top-ranked high school oratory students spend a year crafting spellbinding spoken word performances with the dream of winning one of the world’s largest and most intense public speaking competitions.
Speaking In Strings
A moving and often humorous story about one of the most unique and gifted musicians in the world violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg. Her unorthodox, passionate delivery, her swagger and unconventional attire earned her the nickname”the bad girl of the violin . . .” Nominated for Best Feature Length Documentary, 2000 Academy Awards.
Speaking in Tongues
In a time where 31 states have passed English Only initiatives, one urban school district is exploring the notion that speaking a foreign language can be a national asset. As we witness the students’ journey, we see how speaking more than one language changes them, their families, their communities, and maybe even the world.
Splintered
Three middle school boys navigate the collision of old friendships, budding masculinity, and the desire to fit in.
Library Policy
Films can be accessed in two ways. ⓵ Films are available to borrow for all local residents of the Pikes Peak Region at the RMWF office. Up to THREE FILMS may be checked out at one time for up to TEN DAYS. ⓶ Films can be streamed online. Just click on a film you are interested in and you will be taken to its dedicated page. Once there you will see the link “Just Watch” where you can access free streaming of the film or be given options for streaming on other platforms.
DVDs are the property of Rocky Mountain Women’s Film. Use is authorized for private home screenings only. Reproduction or public showings of these films, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. If you are interested in showing a film to a larger audience, please contact RMWF to make arrangements with the appropriate distributor and/or filmmakers.
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