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.
Faubourg Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans
This film reveals the story of Treme, a district of New Orleans which has been a center of African-American culture for centuries. From its roots as the largest community of Free Blacks in colonial America to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the film shows the continuing evolution of this neighborhood.
Farm, The
Life and death in prison (Angola), ultimately asking questions about race, class, justice, and forgiveness.
Famine Within, The
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, thousands of pets were left stranded on rooftops, or left behind by their displaced guardians who desperately wanted to take them, but couldn’t. A powerful, heart-felt story about the essential bond between humans and animals told against the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.
Fair Phyllis
Once upon a time there was a shepherdess tending her sheep. She was very, very good at what she did, but she was very, very tired. A delightful animated allegory about getting by with a little help from your friends.
Eyes of Tammy Faye, The
Who can forget the eyes of Tammy Faye Bakker? This film chronicles the scandals and excesses, but above all, the survival of a unique woman. You will think of her in a new light after seeing this film.
Everybody’s Pregnant
When you want something so badly, it can seem like everybody else has it. This animated musical short takes a humorous look at the trials and tribulations of infertility.
Every Mother’s Son
This is the story of three women whose sons were killed by New York City police officers and who have transformed their personal tragedy into an opportunity to reform policing worldwide.
Google Baby
Google Baby is a journey across three continents telling the story of the up and coming baby production industry in the age of globalization, in the form of outsourcing surrogacy to India.
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
Three or more people