Madelyn Osur
Film Library
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 37 years. These films celebrate the drive, spirit and diversity of women, while sharing the stories and experiences of those often unheard or unseen.

China Blue
This film takes us inside a Chinese blue-jeans factory to show how our clothes are actually made and how the teenage workers live.

Choked Up
A tickly cough derails the career-defining live tv interview of MP Fiona Lacey. Trying to deliver a serious and important message about the Climate Crisis, her career takes a nosedive, perpetuated by political pundits, keyboard warriors and social media influencers.

Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars
The story of Christa McAuliffe, an extraordinary mother, teacher and role model who lost her life aborted the ill-fated Challenger space shuttle, is narrated by Susan Sarandon and accompanied by Carly Simon’s music. The film illustrates Christa’s compassion for humanity and knowledge in her own words.

Claire Makes It Big
This film depicts what many of us would like to see: Claire is a full-figured actress who keeps losing parts to thinner rivals. When a role written specifically for her is given to a sexy starlet, she steals the film’s negative and gives us a surprise ending.

Classroom 4
CLASSROOM 4 follows a course taught inside a prison, involving students from a nearby college and incarcerated students, about the history of crime and punishment in the US.

Clearing Skies (Une Eclaircie sur le Fleuve)
During the Easter break, Agnès remembers the last moments spent with her father in his bungalow on the river. They have never been linked but they have had the presentiment of not closing the door to a possible rapprochement.

CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap
CODE documentary exposes the dearth of American female and minority software engineers and explores the reasons for this gender gap and digital divide. The film highlights breakthrough efforts that are producing more diverse programmers and shows how this critical gap can be closed. CODE asks: what would society gain from having more women and minorities code and how do we get there?

Coded Bias
When MIT researcher, poet and computer scientist Joy Buolamwini uncovers racial and gender bias in AI systems sold by big tech companies, she embarks on a journey alongside pioneering women sounding the alarm about the dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence that impacts us all. Through Joy’s transformation from scientist to steadfast advocate and the stories of everyday people experiencing technical harms, Coded Bias sheds light on the threats A.I. poses to civil rights and democracy.

Coexistence, My Ass!
Noam Shuster Eliassi grew up the literal poster child for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process before making a hard pivot to stand-up comedy and political satire. But as the region sinks deeper into devastating violence, she must meet the moment by challenging her audiences with hard truths that are no laughing matter.

Coming To Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
A visual feast that captures the driven, obsessive, charismatic photographer’s life and motives behind his controversial photographs.

Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter
Neither depressing nor too”medical,” this film is an inspiring exploration of family relations, aging and change between the filmmaker and her mother, who has Alzheimer’s Disease. Nominated for the Best Documentary, 1995 Academy Awards. Winner of the 1995 RMWFF Founders Award.

Confessions
After the death of a friend, two nuns in their golden years contemplate what their future holds. One confession leads to another and before they know it, they’re embarking on an adventure.
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.
Hours
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