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.
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.
Split Estate
Imagine discovering that you don’t own the mineral rights under your land, and that an energy company plans to drill for natural gas two hundred feet from your front door.
Sproutland
Inspired by true events, Sproutland follows Beth as she navigates the constant reminders of her deceased husband — in the local juice bar, in the yoga studio, and at home with her son.
Stable Life
An immigrant family struggles to succeed in the hardscrabble world of horse racing.
Standing On My Sister’s Shoulders
In Mississippi, the success and power behind the civil rights movement was a grass roots foundation of ordinary women whose small acts of defiance and great acts of courage were able to turn Mississippi around. Meet the unforgettable heroines.
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
Tuesday + Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call ahead – 719.226.0450
We recommend that you call before coming by to ensure someone will be in the office.
