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Bringing mental health, addictions and social issues to light.Awareness. Education. Discussion. Entertainment.

one movie can change youFebruary 25th - March 1st 2015

Sault Ste. Marie, ONThe Grand Theatreand Galaxy Cinemas

SWEET 16!Welcome to our 16th Annual Shadows of the Mind Film Festival!

This has been an exciting (and busy) year for us at Shadows. We purchased anew screen and HD projector through a generous grant from the Ontario TrilliumFoundation. We are delighted with the result and invite you to join us at theGrand Theatre for a unique and quality cinematic experience.

We also would like to acknowledge and thank Annette Katamajaki who resignedfrom Shadows last year, after 15 years of service.

This year’s lineup includes a new partnership with the Sault College Digital FilmProgram in the selection of an amazingly diverse screening of short films. Checkout Reel Northern Flicks on the 28th! We plan to make this an annual event!

Filmed in the Sault... Screened in the Sault is back again and this year we areproud to present two titles. Filmmaker, Terrance Odette will be here to bring Fall(nominated for 5 Canadian Screen Awards) to a local audience and Producer;Cliff McDowell will be in town to join moviegoers at the screening of his film,The Masked Saint.

Our dedicated volunteer committee has worked hard to secure a selection ofaward winning features and documentaries, some, followed up by paneldiscussions to instigate reflection, conversation and connection amongstmoviegoers. We really do believe “one movie can change you!”

As always the Festival would not be possible without the support of our sponsors,friends, volunteers, staff and you, the audience member.

See you at our Sweet 16th!

Bill MacPherson and Gary Huntley - Co-directors

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ALGOMA INTERNATIONAL FILMSAlgoma International Films offers an outstanding selection of international and Canadian

films. Films are presented to both entertain and challenge the audience.

Films are screened on selected Thursdaynights at 7:00 pm at Galaxy Cinemas,during the fall and winter.

Single Admission: $6 with $20 AnnualSubscription / General Admission: $10

For further information visit website orcontact Mark Stevenson at 705-759-1436

www.algomafilms.com / [email protected]

CURRENT FILM SCHEDULE:February 26: Two Days One Night

(Presented in conjunction withShadows of the Mind Film Festival)

March 5: MommyMarch 25, April 9, April 23 (T.B.A.)Next season starts in September 2015

Adults: $12.00 Students: $ 7.00Five-Pack Vouchers: $50.00 (save $10.00)

Gold Pass: $150.00 (Reserved Seating)Box Office: 705-759-8160

Box office will open at Station Mall, Dennis Street entrance February 13to February 25 and move to The Grand Theatre, 641 Queen Street East,

February 26 to March 1.Contact: Lee Ann Pearson at 705-759-8160 or 705-257-2470 (cell)

T I C K E T S

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Christian Provenzano,Mayor

On behalf of the City of Sault Ste. Marie andCity Council, I would like to congratulate the“Shadows of the Mind Film Festival” for 16successful years of compelling entertainment.I commend the organizers of this festival forproviding innovative and educationalentertainment on diverse and controversialtopics through some of the best independentfilmmaking today.We are proud to have this festival in the Saultand I would like to thank the dedicatedorganizers, volunteers and film supporters for

making this event a success every year. It is a great event that supports agreat cause.I know our citizens look forward to the Shadows of the Mind Film Festival.Get ready for a great festival!

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSSPECIAL THANKS TO:

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Lee Ann Pearson (President)Bill MacPherson(Co-director/Festival Programmer)Gary Huntley (Co-director)Brett LundWendy HamiltonLeo VecchioTerry BealeAidan MowatLisa Carricato

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Summer Shadows is a program of the Shadows of the Mind Film Festival.The primary purpose of our Summer Shadows program is to

bring families together through the entertainment value of film.Admissions to the screenings are by donation and the popcorn is on us!

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(PRE-SHADOWS) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 20151:00 pm - The Grand Theatre

Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness66 min., Canada 2014, English, Documentary - Rated: PG

Directed by: Rita KotziaBIPOLARIZED is about one man’s personal journeyto heal. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Ross’psychiatrist told him he would live with the disorderfor the rest of his life and that he would have to takelithium to control symptoms. To Ross, taking the drug

daily felt like a chemical lobotomy, leaving him in a foggy, drug-induced haze.Ross ultimately decided to resolve his symptoms outside of conventionalmedicine. He progressively reduced his use of the psychotropic drug lithium,at an experimental clinic in Costa Rica. What ensued was a self-explorationinto alternative treatments to treat his condition and a journey delving into theroot cause of his mental breakdown.The film uses Ross’ personal experiences to tell a larger story about medication.It will reveal how we are labelling more and more people with mental illnessesand how, in tandem, we are prescribing more and more toxic psychotropic drugsto treat these illnesses. BIPOLARIZED weaves together a series of interviewswith activists, psychiatrists and other psychiatric survivors who have challengedthe status quo as well as recounts some of the alternative therapies Ross usesto maintain his mental, emotional and physical health.Join us for a conversation with Ross McKenzie of Bipolarized (skype)

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(PRE-SHADOWS) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 20154:30 pm - The Grand Theatre

The Spectacular Now95 min., USA 2013, English, Comedy, Drama, Romance - Rated: 14A

Directed by: James PonsoldtStars: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle ChandlerSutter Keely lives in the now. It’s a good place for him.A high school senior, charming and selfpossessed, he’sthe life of the party, loves his job at a men’s clothingstore, and has no plans for the future. A buddingalcoholic, he's never far from his supersized, whiskey-fortified thirst-master cup. But after being dumpedby his girlfriend, Sutter gets drunk and wakes up ona lawn with Aimee Finecky hovering over him. She’s

different: the “nice girl” who reads science fiction and doesn’t have a boyfriend.While Aimee has dreams of a future, Sutter lives in the impressive delusion ofa spectacular now, yet somehow, they’re drawn together.“By the end of The Spectacular Now, you're not quite ready to let thesecharacters go.” - Liam Lacey, Globe and MailRotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 93%

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Panel Discussion - members: Alyssa, Jaymie and Nicole;Moderator: Barbara Gough

Focused on alcohol addiction, stigma and being stuck in the “now”Admission by donation: money or shelf stable food item(s) for people or pets.

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(PRE-SHADOWS) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 20157:00 pm - Sault College Media Centre

Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story75 min., 2014, English, Documentary - Rated: G

Directed by: Grant BaldwinFilmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into theissue of waste from farm, through retail, all the wayto the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpseof the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed eachyear in North America, they pledge to quit groceryshopping cold turkey and survive only on foods thatwould otherwise be thrown away. In a nation where onein 10 people is food insecure, the images they captureof squandered groceries are both shocking and strangelycompelling. But as Grant’s addictive personality turns

full tilt towards food rescue, the ‘thrill of the find’ has unexpected consequences.

Vancouver International Film Festival - “WIN”Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival - “WIN”Calgary International Film Festival - “WIN”

Admission is by donation.Proceeds to Algoma District School Board “Outdoor Education Program”

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 , 20151:00 pm - The Grand Theatre

Benny & Joon98 min., USA 1993, English - Rated: PG

Directed by: Jeremiah S. ChechikStarring: Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart MastersonIn a small town, an auto mechanic namedBenny is devoted to taking care of hismentally ill sister, Joon, who can barelyfunction alone in the real world despite being

a talented artist. This relatively stable situation is shaken up when Benny isobliged in a poker game to welcome another player’s relative, Sam, to his homefor a few days. When Sam arrives, he quickly makes an impression with hisquietly eccentric ways which emulate the antics of the great silent moviecomedian, Buster Keaton. Without Benny’s full knowledge, Sam and Joon findthemselves drawn to each other to the fullest degree. However when Bennyfinds out, it creates a rift in the siblings as they struggle to accept theirrelationship is profoundly changing with the presence of this odd newcomer.

Golden Globes, 1994 Johnny Depp Nominated -Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture

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Gala 6:00 pm - Willow at Sault CollegeFilm 8:00 pm - Sault College Media Centre(tickets available at door FOR FILM ONLY)

Pride120 min., England 2014, Comedy/Drama - Rated: 14ADirected by: Matthew WarehusStars: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West

Pride is inspired by an extraordinary truestory. In 1984 Margaret Thatcher is in powerand the National Union of Mine Workers ison strike, prompting a London-based groupof gay and lesbian activists to raise moneyto support the strikers’ families. Initially theunion rejects the groups’ offer of help.Undaunted, they identify a tiny mining village

in Wales and decide to make their donation in person. As the strike wears on,both groups find common ground and develop an appreciation of the challengestheir members are confronted with on a daily basis.

Best British Independent FilmGolden Globes Nominated: Best Motion Picture

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 92%

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015 (cont inued)

Major SponsorGALA Film:

Make sure you join all the fun and attend our 16th Annual Galaat Willow teaching restaurant at Sault College. Not to be missed!

Gala tickets: $30.00 (includes film, food, refreshments & entertainment-Cash Bar).

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 , 201512:30 pm - Galaxy Theatre

Red Army85 min., USA, Russia 2014, English, Russian, Documentary - Rated: PG

This documentary tells the story of the mostsuccessful dynasty in sports history, the Red Armyhockey team of the Soviet Union. The team’s captainVyacheslav (Slava) Fetisov chronicals histransformation from national hero to political enemyof the state. The film compares the rise and fall ofthe hockey team with that of the Soviet Union itself.We witness the impact of the political, social andmental stresses that affect the players and theirfamilies. This story follows the Russian players’rocky transition to the NHL and their ultimate triumph,through the clever tactics of the coach of the Detroit

Red Wings Scotty Bowman.Winner Audience Choice Award - Chicago International Film Festival (2014)“You don’t have to be a sports fan or a Cold War buff to relish the compellingpolitical investigation and fierce rink action in this brisk, terrific movie.”- New York Daily NewsStephen Dalton, of the Hollywood Reporter describes this film as “A slick, witty,fast-moving blend of sports story and history lesson with clear appeal beyondthe hockey-fan demographic.”Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score: 100%

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 , 2015 ( c on t i nued )4:00 pm - The Grand Theatre

In the Turn113 min., USA/Canada 2014, English, Documentary - Not Rated

Directed by: Erica TremblayIN THE TURN follows Crystal,a 10-year-old transgendergirl growing up in ruralCanada, as she navigatesthe difficult and complicatedworld that surrounds her.Tormented at school by

teachers and peers alike, she faces daily assaults in the form of insults andphysical altercations. The pain she endures at school takes a toll on not onlyher self-esteem, but also on the emotional stability of her family.Our film documents Crystal’s journey as she and her family struggle againstthe challenges of prejudice, hatred and ignorance. After being denied the rightto join local athletics teams due to her gender, Crystal and her momserendipitously discover the Vagine Regime, an international queer collectiveof roller derby players comprised of people of all shapes, sizes, backgroundsand identities. The Vagine Regime not only accepts Crystal, but actively supportsher journey. Crystal emerges from exclusion into empowerment: she steps outof the shadows and onto the track.

Panel Discussion to Follow

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 , 2015 ( c on t i nued )7:00 pm - Galaxy Theatre

Two Days, One Night (Deux jours, une nui)95 min., Belgium/France 2014, Drama, French with English Subtitles- Rated: 14ADirectors: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc DardenneStars: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione

The Belgian brother team of Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne havecreated a classic tale portrayingthe working-class struggle in thiselegantly simple quest story.Sandra (Cotillard) has beenhospitalized for an anxiety-depressive disorder. When she isreleased she discovers she nolonger has a job. According tomanagement, the only way she

can regain her position is to convince her co-workers to forgo their yearlybonuses in exchange for letting her keep her job. Now, over the course of aweekend she must approach each co-worker individually in order to win amajority of their votes before time runs out.

Nominated for Academy Award:Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 95%

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WEDNESDAYFebruary 25, 2015

TUESDAYFebruary 24, 2015

THURSDAYFebruary 26, 2015

1:00 pmBipolarized

(66 min.)

12:30 pmRed Army (85 min.)

4:00 pmIn The Turn(113 min.)

P R O G R A MS C H E D U L E

*NOTE: Shadows of the Mind Film Festival reserves the right to change eithermovies or scheduled times without prior notice. Final at time of printing.

www.shadowsfilmfest.comFor up to date information, see our website:

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OPENING GALA!

Pride (120 min.)Major Sponsor GALA Film:

Gala-6:00pm: $30.00Film - 8:00pm

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Galaxy Cinemas

7:00 pmTwo Days

One Night (95 min.)Sponsored by:

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Child and YouthWorker Program

1:00 pmBenny & Joon

(98 min.)Sponsored by:

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4:30 pmThe Spectacular Now


ADMISSIONBY DONATION

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7:00 pmJust Eat It (75 min.)

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PANELDISCUSSION


FRIDAYFebruary 27, 2015

SATURDAYFebruary 28, 2015

SUNDAYMarch 1, 2015

7:00 pmOMAR (96 min.)

12:15 pmErnest & Celestine

(80 min.)

4:30 pmThe Masked Saint

(111 min.)

7:15 pmStill Life(87 min.)

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9:15 pmDr. Cabbie (101 min.)

9:30 amWhiplash (116 min.)

9:30 amFall (82 min.)

12:15 pmThe Case Against 8

(112 min.)

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BOX OFFICE OR CALL:705-759-8160

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pmOut of Mind, Out of Sight

(88 min.)

9:15 pmThe Masked Saint


2:00 pmReel Northern Flicks:Short Films (70 min.)

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7:15 pmHuman Capital

(110 min.)

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2:45 pmLiving is Easy With

Eyes Closed (108 min.)

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5:00 pmThe Overnighters

(102 min.)

9:00 am - 12:00 pmSusanna (120 min.)

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Present your SHADOWS OF THE MIND ticket stub to any of theparticipating downtown restaurants listed here to receive 15% off.

Q Café & BakeryDana’s Bar & Grill

(offer only available on food/grill items)Muio’s Family RestaurantDish Espresso Bar & CaféShabby Motley Handcraft

Smoke’s PoutinerieSolo Trattoria

Valid during Film Festival dates only -February 25 to March 1, 2015.

Our COMMUNITY PARTNERS are vital; they contribute by co-hosting events,participating on planning committees, donating employee time and

administrative support to the festival.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Algoma Public HealthCanadian Mental Health Association

BasswerxCTV

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 , 20159:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Grand Theatre

Susanna120 min., USA 2013, English, 12 Part Drama - Rated: PG

Written and Directed by: Jon AvnetStarring Academy Award winner AnnaPaquin (True Blood, X-Men, The Piano)and Maggie Grace (Lost, Taken), SUSANNAis the story of two sisters, Katie (Paquin),the mother of a newborn and her younger

sister, Susanna (Grace), an investment banker on the rise, who has no interestin becoming a mother. But when Katie develops acute postpartum depressionand is hospitalized, Susanna must take care of her sister and her sister’s child,while trying to keep the biggest business opportunity of her life from beingderailed by her sister’s illness. In the process, she unexpectedly falls in love...with Katie’s child.Each episode is a quick but impactful 10-minute view into Katie’s world,showing suffering mothers that they are not alone, Postpartum Mood Disordersare more common than we think, and there is no shame in talking about it andseeking help. www.lifewithnewbaby.caThe National Alliance on Mental Illness says that “Susanna compassionatelyportrays Postpartum Depression”Panel Discussion to follow featuring local community professionals and alocal mom with lived experience, Michelle who has created and coordinates theYou Are Not Alone(YANA) Project for Postpartum Mood Disorder Wellness andAwareness.

Free Admission. Donations to support You Are Not Alone (YANA)local promotional activities appreciated.

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FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 27 , 2015 ( c on t i nued )1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - The Grand Theatre

Out of Mind, Out of Sight88 min., Canada 2014, English, Documentary - Rated: G

Directed by: John KastnerAs a follow-up to last year’spresentation of ‘Not CriminallyResponsible’ -Shadows is pleased to present thisimportant Canadian Documentary.What happens to people who sufferfrom mental illnesses and commit

violent crimes? Some are sent to forensic psychiatric hospitals - once calledasylums for the criminally insane - where they disappear from public view foryears. Emmy award-winning filmmaker John Kastner gained unprecedentedaccess to one such facility, the Brockville Mental Health Centre. He follows thetreatment of patients struggling to gain control over their lives, so they canreturn to a society that often fears and demonizes them.‘Despite decades of filming killers and other violent prisoners in penitentiaries,I was spooked. But that changed for me... I came to see these patients as theyreally are: mostly gentle, good people who are not evil, just ill.’ - John KastnerWon Best Canadian Documentary - Hot Docs

Panel Discussion to Follow

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FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 27 , 2015 ( c on t i nued )7:00 pm - The Grand Theatre

OMAR96 min., Palestine/Belguim 2014, Drama, Thriller, Arabic-Hebrew

with English Subtitles - Rated: 14ADirected by: Hany Abu-AssadStars: Adam Bakre, Leem LubanyOfficial submission of Palestine to the Oscars2014 – BEST FOREIGN FILMA tense, gripping thriller about betrayal, suspectedand real, in the Occupied Territories. Omar (AdamBakri) is a Palestinian baker who routinely climbsover the separation wall to meet up with his girlNadja (Leem Lubany). By night, he’s either afreedom fighter or a terrorist-you decide-ready to

risk his life to strike at the Israeli military with his childhood friends Tarek andAmjad. Arrested after the killing of an Israeli soldier and tricked into anadmission of guilt by association, he agrees to work as an informant. So beginsa dangerous game-is he playing his Israeli handler or will he really betray hiscause? And who can he trust on either side? Palestinian filmmaker HanyAbu-Assad (Paradise Now) has made a dynamic, action-packed drama aboutthe insoluble moral dilemmas and tough choices facing those on the frontlinesof a conflict that shows no sign of letting up.“Beautifully shot, complicated, smart, and undeniably intense, Omar is uniqueand well-deserving of its place as the Palestinian nominee for this year’s BestForeign Language Film.” (2014) - Zach Hollwedelk, Under The RadarRotten Tomatoes Critic Score: 91%

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FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 27 , 2015 ( c on t i nued )9:15 pm - The Grand Theatre

The Masked Saint111 min., Canada 2014, English, Action,Bibliography, Crime - Rated: 14ADirected by: Warren P. SonodaStarring: Brett Granstaff, Lara Jean Chorostecki,and a cast of amazing Saultites.Based on the book by Chris Wally, The Masked Saintrevolves around the life of Chris Samuels (BrettGranstaff), a professional wrestler and family manwho realizes he needs something more. His callingto become a pastor prompts him to retire from wrestling

and move with his wife (Chorostecki) and daughter (McGibbon) to a small town.Yet the battles he faced in the ring are minor compared to the challenges hemust overcome at his new church. From an overbearing congregant (PatrickMcKenna) and failing attendance to mounting bills for church repairs, Samuelshas his hands full. When Samuels stumbles onto a fight on the seedy side oftown, his wrestling skills take down the assailant and a masked vigilante isborn. His talent, as well as his violent secret identity, begins to overshadowhis calling as a Pastor and it takes his faith and family to remind him aboutgrace, goodness and the truth. Filmed in Sault Ste. Marie.“If you are in need of encouragement and you love it when truth overcomes eviland when the underdog rallies to pull out a win, you’re going to love The MaskedSaint. It’s a good one” - Dr. Kevin Leman

Producer, Cliff McDowell will be here to attend

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FILMED IN THE SAULT... SCREENED IN THE SAULT

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SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 28 , 20159:30 am - Galaxy Theatre

Whiplash116 min., USA 2014, English, Drama - Rated: 14A

Directed by: Damien ChazelleStars: J.K. Simmons, Miles Teller, Paul ReiserTerence Fletcher (Simmons) is a musicschool instructor known for his teachingtalents as well as his terrifying methods.He discovers Andrew Neyman (Teller), anambitious, young jazz drummer and quicklytransfers him to his jazz ensemble. Andrew’spassion to achieve perfection quicklybecomes obsession as his teacher pusheshim to achieve his best performance, whilethreatening his sanity.Nominated for 5 Oscars includingBest Picture

J.K. Simmons won a Golden Globe for his performance“Compelling, compulsive and excruciatingly funny, you can’t take your eyes offthe screen.” - Daily MirrorRotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 95%

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SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 28 , 2015 ( c on t i nued )12:15 pm - The Grand Theatre

Ernest & Celestine80 min., Belgian 2014, Animation, French (with English subtitles) -

Rated: PGDirected by: Vincent Patar, Benjamin RenneDeep below snowy, cobblestone streets,tucked away in networks of windingsubterranean tunnels, lives a civilizationof hard working mice, terrified of the bearswho live above ground. Unlike her fellowmice, Celestine is an artist and a dreamer.When she nearly ends up as breakfast forErnest, the two form an unlikely friendship.In time their bond is tested by the bearfearing and mice eating communities. The

film is based on the classic Belgian book series, Ernest & Celestine has wonthe Cesar Award for Best Animated Feature.2014 Academy Award Nominee“We all need a little enchantment in life, so I’d suggest one source:Ernest & Celestine, one of the most charming animated films ever made.”- Review ExpressRotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 97%


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70 minutes, Canada, English- Not RatedWonderful things can come in small packages. The films in this program areunder 15 minutes in length and are created by Canadian filmmakers, most ofwhom are predominantly Northerners. These emerging storytellers are exceptionallytalented with their short films ranging from light and funny to complex andhaunting. The works explore struggles, stigma and all aspects of the humancondition.The program includes the following films:

Undertow

Shadows is proud to present:

Reel Northern Flicks: Short FilmsPresented by Sault College and SCDFilms

Undertow by Kristen SheppardFish in Barrel by Randall OkitaOut by Jeremy LaLondeOxygen by Shawn Richards

Beautiful Monster by Callam RodyaThe Killer Inside by Randy MortonCashier Classifieds by Gloria Burns


The Masked Saint111 min., Canada 2014, English, Action,Bibliography, Crime - Rated: 14ADirected by: Warren P. SonodaStarring: Brett Granstaff, Lara Jean Chorostecki,and a cast of amazing Saultites.Based on the book by Chris Wally, The Masked Saintrevolves around the life of Chris Samuels (BrettGranstaff), a professional wrestler and family manwho realizes he needs something more. His callingto become a pastor prompts him to retire from wrestling

and move with his wife (Chorostecki) and daughter (McGibbon) to a small town.Yet the battles he faced in the ring are minor compared to the challenges hemust overcome at his new church. From an overbearing congregant (PatrickMcKenna) and failing attendance to mounting bills for church repairs, Samuelshas his hands full. When Samuels stumbles onto a fight on the seedy side oftown, his wrestling skills take down the assailant and a masked vigilante isborn. His talent, as well as his violent secret identity, begins to overshadowhis calling as a Pastor and it takes his faith and family to remind him aboutgrace, goodness and the truth. Filmed in Sault Ste. Marie.“If you are in need of encouragement and you love it when truth overcomes eviland when the underdog rallies to pull out a win, you’re going to love The MaskedSaint. It’s a good one” - Dr. Kevin Leman

Producer, Cliff McDowell will be here to attend

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Still Life87 min., UK, Italy 2013, English, Drama - Rated: 14A

Directed by: Uberto PasoliniStars: Eddie Marsan, Joanne FroggattProfoundly dedicated to his work, JohnMay has spent the past 20 years ofhis life tracking down the next of kinof those that have died alone. Hiswork is meticulous but his care andattention to detail is deemed

unnecessary in this age of efficiently. Being downsized, he pursues one lastassignment, one that surprisingly, results in a potential positive change in hisown life. John and the daughter of his last client seem to be attracted to eachother. In the end we discover that lonely souls are drawn to each other andkindness to others brings it’s own reward, for every life matters.

Winner of 16 International Awards including Best Director- Venice Film Festival (2014)

“Still Life moves with a quiet grace that some viewers may mistake for manneredpassivity, but rewards patience with genuine poignancy.” (2014)- Rotten Tomatoes“Still Life is a surprisingly inspirational film. Uplifting in a counter-intuitiveway. It is also disarmingly emotional, so go prepared.” 4 STARS - Movie review

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Dr. Cabbie101 min., Canada 2014, English, Comedy - Rated: 14A

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Canadian Screen Awards - Nomination“Dr. Cabbie does something interesting. It takes a rather serious subject - thefact that immigrants bring vital skills to Canada that are cruelly wasted... andmakes it a pleasingly comical cinematic ride.” - The Star

Directed by: Jean-Francois PouliotStars: Kumal Nayyar, (Big Bang Theory),Vinay Virmani, Adrianne PolickiNEED A DOCTOR? CALL A CAB!An unemployed doctor turned cab driverbecomes a local hero when he converts histaxi into a mobile clinic. Dr. CABBIE is theheart warming journey of a young IndianDoctor who immigrates to Canada with theselfless ambition of healing others whilebeginning a new life in the land ofopportunity. Dr. CABBIE discovers his truepurpose and true love when he embarksupon this journey of a doctor turned cabbie.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 , 20159:30 am - Galaxy Theatre

FALL82 min., Canada 2014, English, Drama - Rated: 14ADirected by: Terrance Odette (will be in attendance)Stars: Michael Murphy, Wendy Crewson, Suzanne Clement and an amazingsupporting cast and crew of Saultites.

Father Sam Ryan(Michael Murphy), anaging Roman CatholicPriest living contentedlyat a Niagara Falls parish,receives a letter thatprecipitates a downward

spiral from what had been a quiet, complacent life. The letter, from a“Christopher,” forces him to confront an incident that happened 40 years agowhen he was a young, charismatic priest, serving a remote, Northern Ontarioparish. Christopher was a 14-year-old adolescent, whom Sam mentored. Theletter asks Father Sam for the truth: what actually happened all those yearsago? Were lines blurred or crossed? What choices were made? Did a sexualencounter take place? Can a moral custodian of the faithful; a dispenser ofGod’s grace, transcend his own fall?

2015 Canadian Screen Awards - Five Nominations“It’s Odette’s restrained and deliberate story telling that makes Fall so quietlyhaunting and effective.” (2014) - Bruce Demara, Toronto Star

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 , 2015 ( c on t i nued )12:15 pm - The Grand Theatre

The Case Against 8112 min., USA 2014, English, Documentary - Rated: PG

Directors: Ben Cotner and Ryan WhiteThis documentary film looks at the events thatled up to the 2008 passing of California’sProposition 8, which added a new provision tothe state’s Declaration of Rights, definingmarriage as only “between a man and awoman.” In the aftermath of this legislation,two LGBT activist couples and larger-than-lifelawyers from opposite sides of the politicalspectrum team up to battle the right wing,before a right wing Supreme Court. Five yearsin the making, this film provides a definitiveaccount of the battle that effectively endedmarriage discrimination in California.

Sundance Award (2014) - Documentary Director5 International Awards Shortlist - 2015 Academy Awards

“Lucid, balanced and relentlessly informative. Spellbinding stuff.”- Evening Standard (UK)“The Case Against 8 offers impassioned social advocacy as well as grippingviewing.” (2014) - David Rooney, Hollywood ReporterRotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 94%

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Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed“Vivir es fácil con los ojos cerrados” (original title)108 min., Spain 2013, Comedy, Drama, Spanish with English Subtitles

- Rated: 14ADirected by: David TrubaStars: Javier Cámara, Natalia de MolinaWinner of 16 International Awards. In Spainin the autumn of 1966, Antonio, a high schoolteacher with a heart of gold, uses Beatles lyricsto help his students learn English. He heads offon a road trip to Almeria, where John Lennon isworking in a film, hoping to meet him. On hisjourney he picks up two teenage runaways, a girlescaping from a convent and a boy from adictatorial father. This story took place at a timein Spain’s history under Franco when dreams

seemed impossible. It is the true story of why the Beatles came to includeprinted English lyrics with their Sgt. Pepper album. This film is part road tripand part coming of age. It is a feel good movie that skilfully combines humour,sentiment and tart political commentary. They were looking for John Lennonand found themselves.

Official submission of Spain to the Best Foreign Language Film categoryof the 87th Academy Awards in 2015

“Half a century after The Beatles, here’s a Spanish film that reminds us justwhat that music represented to their first generation of fans -freedom, and aconnection with others, touched by the same songs the world over.” (2014)- Roger Moore, Tribune News ServiceRotten Tomatoes Critic Score: 100%

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The Overnighters102 min., USA 2014, English, Documentary - Rated: PG

Directed by: Jesse MossWinner Special Jury Prize Sundance (2014)Allen King Documentary Award Winner (2015)Winner of 7 Distinguished AwardsBroken, desperate people chase their dreamsand run from their demons in the booming oilfields of a small town in North Dakota. A localPastor, Jay Reinke risks everything to helpthem, by starting an overnighters program,allowing down and out workers a place to sleepat the church. His message of charity rubs upagainst a town fearful of roughnecks withunknown pasts and over time; his choices seemriskier and more personal than they need be.

The Director gives us a portrait of both an individual and a community whereeveryone, right or wrong, is allowed a point of view.“A sobering must-see, The Overnighters speaks to the eternal dilemma of doingthe right thing in a community beset with suspicion and fear.”- Peter Howell (Toronto Star)“This is a damning indictment, a modern day Grapes of Wrath.”- Robert Levin (AM New York)Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score: 98%

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Human Capital (Il capitale umano)110 min., Italy, France 2014, Drama, Italianwith English Subtitles - Rated: 18ADirected by: Palo VirziStars: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Matilde Gioli,Valeria Bruni TedeschiWinner of 42 International Awards. This Italianbox office hit begins at the end, when a waiteris run off the road by an SUV while biking homeon a wintry night. We follow the lives of threeinextricably linked families as they tumbletoward this ill-fated event, and ultimatelydiscover what happened that night. This stylishmurder mystery pieces clues across chapters

from the perspectives of three characters at various positions in the socialhierarchy: Dino, an anxious social climber trying to save himself from bankruptcy;Celia, the matriarch of a wealthy and unassailable family; and finally Serena,Dino’s teenage daughter caught between their worlds. Set in the wake of therecent financial crisis, “Human Capital” is an engrossing study of family andclass, featuring flawless performances and beautiful production design woventogether to drive home the film’s ultimate message: that the lives of “littlepeople” are disposable when power is threatened.

Italy’s official submission - Best Foreign Language film categoryof the 87th Academy Awards 2015

“A chic thriller! A top-flight cast gives the character-driven drama depth andconviction.” - Deborah Young, The Hollywood ReporterRotten Tomatoes Critic Score: 79%

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