Black Bear Film Fest

Posted 8/21/12

MILFORD, PA — The Black Bear Film Fest will present nine feature films, four documentaries, and three question-and-answer sessions at The Milford Theatre, at 119 E. Catharine St., from Friday, …

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MILFORD, PA — The Black Bear Film Fest will present nine feature films, four documentaries, and three question-and-answer sessions at The Milford Theatre, at 119 E. Catharine St., from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18. A film salon, featuring shorts, documentaries, and special presentations, will also be held during festival weekend at the Pike County Public Library, at 113 E. Harford St.

The festival will unofficially begin on Thursday, October 15 with “Mommy,” a film about a widowed single mother burdened with the fulltime custody of her unpredictable 15-year-old, ADHD son. This special sneak peek is open only to Gold Pass ticket holders, and to festival volunteers and their family members.

Official opening night celebrations will begin on Friday, October 16 with a dinner gala at St. Patrick’s Church on East High Street, followed by the screening of “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” a funny and heartfelt film starring Blythe Danner as a widow who discovers life can begin anew at any age. Saturday’s films include “23 Blast,” about a teenage football star who overcomes the unthinkable after he is suddenly stricken with irreversible blindness; “The End of the Tour,” about the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace; and “Amy,” about the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse. Among Sunday’s films are “Love and Mercy,” an unconventional portrait of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson; “Best of Enemies,” a documentary on the debate between William F. Buckley, Jr. and Gore Vidal; and “Tangerine, filmed entirely with an iPhone 5, a modern-day buddy movie that follows two best friends on a madcap romp through downtown Los Angeles.

During the weekend, the Sky Tent in front of the Milford Theatre will feature a silent auction, including artwork, gift certificates and Artful Bear statues, food and a wine bar, and festival merchandise and apparel.

For a full schedule of films and events, or to purchase tickets, visit www.black bearfilm.com or call 570/409-0909.

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