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Arts & Entertainment

Milwaukee Film Festival

This year, the Milwaukee Film Festival boasts 177 films from 44 countries.  Among other things, the line up includes Children's films, special focus on films from India and a tribute to Chicago's Kartemquin in honor of its 45th year creating innovative documentaries and pursuing social justice through film.

You can get a glimpse of what's in store during the 10 days by going to the Festival's website on Tuesday September 6.  In the meanwhile, here's a capusulated version of what to expect:

 

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  • Natural Selection (Opening Oriental Theatre)
    A devoutly Christian Texas housewife's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her husband has a son—from a sperm bank. Featuring actors Rachael Harris and Matt O’Leary.
  • The Salt of Life (Opening North Shore Cinema).  Gianni, a recently retired mama's boy, tries to escape his less-than-perfect life with hilarious and awkward attempts at scoring a lover.
  • Make Believe (Opening Ridge Cinema).  Armed with great skill and dazzling illusions, six teen magicians from around the world embark on a journey to win the title of Teen World Champion in Las Vegas.
  • Like Crazy (Festival Centerpiece).  In this beautifully acted Sundance Grand Prize winner, two college students attempt a long-distance relationship when one must move to London, featuring actors Felicity Jones, Anton Yelchin and Jennifer Lawrence.
  • On Tour (Closing Oriental Theatre).  French star Mathieu Amalric’s latest film blends backstage vérité and road-trip escapades, this joyous dramedy follows a bawdy bevy of burlesque performers on a trek through France.

 

Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 8 at the festival box offices at the Landmark Oriental Theatre, Marcus North Shore Cinema, and Marcus Ridge Cinema, by phone (414-737-8468) and online at www.mkefilm.org.

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About the Milwaukee Film Festival:

The festival, now in its third year is presented by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Founded in 2008 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to hosting Milwaukee’s premiere film festival, Milwaukee Film provides incredible opportunities to view the best contemporary American and international cinema. The 2010 Milwaukee Film Festival drew over 30,000 attendees with 26 sold-out screenings, which included Take One: Milwaukee Children’s Film Festival, a special program designed to engage children and enhance media literacy through film. The organization also supports local filmmakers and gives firsthand experience in film production to high school students through its Collaborative Cinema program.

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