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.
Can’t Stop Now: A Choreographer Validates the Older Dancer
Featuring six remarkable “over 40” dancers and stunning choreography, this film is a joyful, inspiring confirmation that age can enhance our gifts.
Calling the Ghosts
In the spring of 1992, during the Bosnian War, two Bosnian Muslim women were taken from their homes and placed in the Omarska detention camp, where they were repeatedly raped, tortured and brutalized. Unlike many others, these women managed to survive the experience. Upon release, they fought for justice and women’s rights in the global arena, lobbying the UN Tribunal to classify rape as a war crime. This documentary chronicles their harrowing experience.
By Invitation Only
Most people have heard of Mardi Gras, but few know that within the festival also exists a very private world of high-society balls. Originated by former Confederate slave-owners, these remain rooted in the celebration of white supremacist values..Class and culture intersect in this documentary made “from the inside.”
But I Was A Girl: The Story of Freida Belinfante
Interviews and archival footage explore the life of the lesbian conductor.
Broken Wings
Following the unexpected death of their patriarch, the Ulman family is left reeling. While each family member tries to cope emotionally, they must also deal with the day-to-day reality of their father’s absence, with his widow working extra hours at her hospital job to make ends meet. This leaves teen daughter Maya (Maya Maron) with the added responsibility of looking after her younger siblings, while her twin brother shuts out the world. Can the Ulmans find a way to recover from their loss?
Dedos
This creative short gives new meaning to the phrase”let your fingers do the walking”…and dancing…and skating…
Daughters of Gardeners
“Raising a daughter is like watering a neighbour’s garden” – Indian Proverb. India is sitting on a time bomb. The threat comes from within. Thirty-six million women are missing. The economic burden of dowries and the ancestral preference for boys makes the birth of a daughter a shameful event. A film of hope against all odds.
Daughter of the Bride
A wry and sensitive look at how a widowed 66-year-old mother’s remarriage affects the dynamics of her family. The film is a visual diary of the comical and awkward events a family experiences as their mother starts a new life. Filmmaker Terri Randall w…
Daughter From Danang
A dramatic and surprising story of a 22 year old Amerasian girl who returns to Vietnam to meet her mother. The film shows the joys and complexities of a cross-cultural encounter.
Danish Poet, The
The narrator, Liv Ulmann, considers the questions of our birth, our existence, and whether or not little things matter. Kasper, the poet, is on a quest for inspiration when seemingly unelated factors lead to a surprising and happy outcome.
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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