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.
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.
A Goldfish Documentary
As their owners drive to the edge of the country, Noodles and Tony P. can only swim to the edge of their bowl.
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.
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.
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.
Pie Lady of Pie Town
Why did Kathy Knapp, a successful businesswoman, decide to leave her charmed life to bake pie in a dusty town with no traffic light? This film follows Kathy’s resolve, heartache, and healing–and demonstrates how pie may be a vehicle for love.
Donor Unknown
Donor Unknown follows the story of JoEllen Marsh, 20, as she goes in search of the sperm donor father she only knows as Donor 150.JoEllen has always known her family ‘wasn’t like other families’. She grew up in Pennsylvania with two mothers, and a burn…
The Invisible War
From Oscar®- and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick (This Film Is Not Yet Rated; Twist of Faith) comes The Invisible War, a groundbreaking investigative documentary about one of America’s most shameful and best kept secrets: the epidemic of rape with…
The Hollywood Complex
Every year, thousands of children flock to Hollywood from across the United States. They come dreaming of stardom – or at least a big break during ‘pilot season’, the traditional spring casting period for new television shows. Many stay at the Oakwood…
Guilty Pleasures
Every four seconds a Harlequin Mills & Boon romance novel is sold somewhere in the world. In India, the books give Shumita hope that her straying husband will return. In Japan, housewife Hiroko yearns to make fantasy reality with her handsome ballroom…
Food Stamped
Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Through their adventures they consult with members of U.S. Congress, food justice organizations…
Pushing The Elephant
Pushing The Elephant chronicles the story of Rose Mapendo and how she escaped from the ethnic violence of the Democratic Republic of Congo to become a vital voice to help mend her divided country. She has assisted dozens of survivors to recover and rebuild their lives. But there is still one person Rose must teach to forgive – her daughter Nangabire.
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.
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Cost
- Individual Membership
Suggested donation $20 - Group Membership
Suggested donation $50
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