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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 35 years. These films celebrate the drive, spirit and diversity of women, while sharing the stories and experiences of those often unheard or unseen.

Miss America

Tracking the country’s oldest beauty contest — from its inception in 1921 as a local seaside pageant to its heyday as one of the country’s most popular events — Miss America paints a vivid picture of an institution that has come to reveal much about a changing nation

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Mosque in Morgantown

With its red-and-gold fall colors, Morgantown seems an unlikely battleground for the soul of Islam in America. But that’s what happens when journalist Asra Nomani enters a nondescript mosque. Her demand that women be allowed to pray with the men, instead of being relegated to the backroom, ignites a national controversy.

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My Father’s Garden

This film follows two farmers’ efforts to grow food with very different technologies. One farmer is a leader in the sustainable agricultural movement. The other, the filmmaker’s father, used chemicals. Winner of the 1996 RMWFF Founders Award.

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Promises

Rather than focusing on political events, the seven children in this film offer a compelling human portrait of the Israelli and Palestinian conflict. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary 74th Academy Awards.

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E-Team

Arriving immediately after allegations of human rights abuse surface, the E-Team uncovers crucial evidence to determine if further investigation is warranted and, if so, to investigate, document, and capture the world’s attention.

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Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

At 87, Broadway legend Elaine Stritch remains indisputably in the spotlight. In this revealing and poignant film, the uncompromising Tony and Emmy Award-winner is showcased both on and off stage via rare archival footage and intimate cinema vérité.

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Finding Hillywood

An award-winning documentary about the very beginning of Rwanda’s film industry and a real-life example of the power of film to heal a man and a nation.

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Library Policy

Films are available to borrow for all local residents of the Pikes Peak Region. Up to THREE FILMS (3) may be checked out at one time for up to TEN (10) DAYS. 

These 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, are 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 filmmaker.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Call ahead – 719.226.0450
We recommend that you call before coming by to ensure someone will be in the office.

Location

2727 N. Cascade Ave, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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