BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//B-Side Presents: Tulsa United Film Festival 2009//iCal4j 1.0//E N VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090731T202600 SUMMARY:The Legend of Billy Fail DESCRIPTION:While uncovering the secret to a Depression-era crime\, a sub urban boy confronts a hermit\, a villain\, a hidden community of monasti c priests\, a mysterious French woman\, and most surprisingly\, his own family’s hidden secrets. CATEGORIES:Features, Opening Night LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/thelegendofbillyfail_tuls aunitedfest2009 UID:2481809309-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090731T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090731T230500 SUMMARY:Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio DESCRIPTION:In 1960\, Congress held "payola" hearings to target the deeja ys guilty of breaking down economic and racial barriers. Program directo r and radio consultants took control. Rock radio became bland and predic table\, until a new wave of deejays set up shop on the FM dial. "Top 40 is dead\," declared Tom Donahue in San Francisco. "And its rotting corps e is stinking up the airwaves." Bands like the Grateful Dead and Jeffers on Airplane ignited a cultural revolution until FM\, too\, was silenced by FCC intimidation and corporate greed. "Airplay" pays tribute to those unsung heroes of FM\, and the promise of a rebirth on satellite radio\, told by the deejays and the artists they made rock stars. \n\n*Appeara nces by David Crosby\, Grace Slick\, and radio personality Casey Casem. CATEGORIES:Features, Opening Night LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/airplaytheriseandfallofro ckradio_tulsaunitedfest2009 UID:2481809157-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090731T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T020300 SUMMARY:Jaws DESCRIPTION:Jaws was an instant blockbuster\, a phenomenon\, and today it is still among the highest grossing films in motion picture history\, a cclaimed by critics and audiences alike. Rediscover the timeless film th at continues to make entire generations afraid to go in the water CATEGORIES:Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/jaws_tulsaunitedfest2009 UID:2481985965-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T152700 SUMMARY:Wiener Takes All DESCRIPTION:A behind the scenes glimpse at the surprisingly political wor ld of competitive wiener dogs. This film unleashes the truth as it track s America’s sexiest and fastest weenies on the professional dachshund ci rcuit. CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/wienertakesall_tulsaunite dfest2009 UID:2481809582-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T162000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T180400 SUMMARY:The Union: The Business Behind Getting High DESCRIPTION:BC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a busi ness giant\, dubbed by those involved as 'The Union.' Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC Bud' being expor ted to the United States\, the trade has become an international issue. CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/theunionthebusinessbehind gettinghigh_tulsaunitedfest2009 UID:2481809527-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T202700 SUMMARY:Etienne! DESCRIPTION:ETIENNE! is a timeless tale of friendship between two kindred spirits on a journey through life. The catch that makes this tale uniq ue? One of the friends is a hamster.\n \nRichard is a shy and boyish col lege dropout who has just started a new job at a hotel. His best and onl y friend is his dwarf hamster\, Etienne\, whom he cares for very well. W hen he finds out his pocket pet has terminal cancer\, he decides to take Etienne on a bicycle road trip along the California coast so that the h amster can see the world before it dies. Along the way\, the two meet v arious colorful characters that teach them about life\, friendship\, and happiness.\n \nEvoking the spirits of films from yesteryear and enriche d with a phenomenal soundtrack\, ETIENNE! is a triumph of pure\, innocen t storytelling. Its remarkably controlled aesthetic transplants the audi ence to a nostalgic time free from pessimism. Richard Vallejos embodies the lovable man-child of the same name and infuses him with undeniable charm. Writer/director Jeff Mizushima's passion for cinema comes out in every frame. He has crafted a rare gem in this day and age...a G-rated a rt film for everyone. CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/entienne_tulsaunitedfest2 009 UID:2482237667-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090801T231000 SUMMARY:The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of Jaws DESCRIPTION:According to the American Film Institute\, Jaws ranks among the fifty \ngreatest movies of all time and the second greatest thrill er ever \n(Behind Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho ). After three decades\, t he film \ncontinues to intrigue\, thrill and frighten viewers. It’s bec ome an \nentertainment mainstay\, a timeless classic in a world of fad filmmaking.\nThe movie’s legacy is undeniable and virtually unmatched: I t jump-\nstarted the summer blockbuster phenomenon\, not to mention the \nillustrious career of one Hollywood’s most influential directors\, \ nSteven Spielberg. Jaws was a thoroughly groundbreaking film in every \nway imaginable. It had a tremendous impact on the way movies are made \, \nmarketed and merchandised and spawned a pop cultural fascination w ith \nsharks. And\, perhaps most notably\, the film generated a viscera l fear \nof swimming that continues to afflict multitudes to this day. \nThough scores of pictures have been made attempting to capitalize on \nthe “man vs. nature” genre so brilliantly defined by Jaws \, none ha ve \neven remotely approximated its impact. It remains solidly among th e \ntop box office grossers of all time\, and is televised frequently - its \nunrivaled shelf-life allowing it to be discovered and adored by new \ngenerations of fans. In fact\, some of today’s hottest directors and \nwriters have cited Jaws as their inspiration for pursuing a car eer in \nfilm. But the movie's influence didn't stop at the entertainme nt \nindustry. Numerous marine biologists and shark researchers have \nattested that their early fascination with Jaws ignited a lifelong \ndedication to their chosen field. It can also be said that the \nini tial phenomenon of the film (and original novel) was a significant \nca talyst for public awareness of sharks\, leading to the eventual \nadvan cement of shark science and conservation. \nNarrated by Chief Martin Br ody himself\, Roy Scheider\, this feature-\nlength documentary focuses s quarely on the many ways Jaws has helped \nto shape these elements of popular culture. Interviews with the cast \nand crew\, contemporary fi lmmakers\, and scientists whose careers have \nbeen duly influenced by the movie\, will give the viewer some insight \nas to why Jaws has earn ed a well-deserved place among the greatest \nclassics Hollywood has ev er produced. The Shark is Still Working aims \nto be the ultimate ret rospective on Jaws . CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/thesharkisstillworkingthe impactandlegacyofjaws_tulsaunitedfest2009 UID:2481902909-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T014000 SUMMARY:The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of Jaws DESCRIPTION:According to the American Film Institute\, Jaws ranks among the fifty \ngreatest movies of all time and the second greatest thrill er ever \n(Behind Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho ). After three decades\, t he film \ncontinues to intrigue\, thrill and frighten viewers. It’s bec ome an \nentertainment mainstay\, a timeless classic in a world of fad filmmaking.\nThe movie’s legacy is undeniable and virtually unmatched: I t jump-\nstarted the summer blockbuster phenomenon\, not to mention the \nillustrious career of one Hollywood’s most influential directors\, \ nSteven Spielberg. Jaws was a thoroughly groundbreaking film in every \nway imaginable. It had a tremendous impact on the way movies are made \, \nmarketed and merchandised and spawned a pop cultural fascination w ith \nsharks. And\, perhaps most notably\, the film generated a viscera l fear \nof swimming that continues to afflict multitudes to this day. \nThough scores of pictures have been made attempting to capitalize on \nthe “man vs. nature” genre so brilliantly defined by Jaws \, none ha ve \neven remotely approximated its impact. It remains solidly among th e \ntop box office grossers of all time\, and is televised frequently - its \nunrivaled shelf-life allowing it to be discovered and adored by new \ngenerations of fans. In fact\, some of today’s hottest directors and \nwriters have cited Jaws as their inspiration for pursuing a car eer in \nfilm. But the movie's influence didn't stop at the entertainme nt \nindustry. Numerous marine biologists and shark researchers have \nattested that their early fascination with Jaws ignited a lifelong \ndedication to their chosen field. It can also be said that the \nini tial phenomenon of the film (and original novel) was a significant \nca talyst for public awareness of sharks\, leading to the eventual \nadvan cement of shark science and conservation. \nNarrated by Chief Martin Br ody himself\, Roy Scheider\, this feature-\nlength documentary focuses s quarely on the many ways Jaws has helped \nto shape these elements of popular culture. Interviews with the cast \nand crew\, contemporary fi lmmakers\, and scientists whose careers have \nbeen duly influenced by the movie\, will give the viewer some insight \nas to why Jaws has earn ed a well-deserved place among the greatest \nclassics Hollywood has ev er produced. The Shark is Still Working aims \nto be the ultimate ret rospective on Jaws . CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/thesharkisstillworkingthe impactandlegacyofjaws_tulsaunitedfest2009 UID:2481902934-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T141600 SUMMARY:Bicycle Dreams DESCRIPTION:They are seekers\, madmen\, and angels hell-bent on riding ac ross America on a bicycle in less than ten days. Eager to push their bod ies to the limit\, they set out on a daunting 3000-mile odyssey. But wha t begins as the adventure of a lifetime is transformed in an instant whe n tragedy strikes the race. These voyagers discover what is truly at sta ke as they pedal on\, praying for the deliverance only the finish line c an bring. By journey's end\, some are saved\, others are lost\, but all learn that the fuel that takes a soul toward its own true destiny is des ire. CATEGORIES:Closing Night, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/bicycledreams_tulsaunited fest2009 UID:2482239224-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T161800 SUMMARY:Fagbug DESCRIPTION:On the 11th annual National Day of Silence\, Erin Davies was victim to a hate crime. Because of a rainbow sticker on her VW Beetle\, Erin's car was vandalized\, left with the words 'fag' and 'u r gay' plac ed on the driver side window and hood of her car. Despite initial shock and embarrassment\, Erin decided to embrace what happened and film a doc umentary about her 58-day cross country tour around the US and Canada in her car known worldwide as the “fagbug.” CATEGORIES:Closing Night, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/fagbug_tulsaunitedfest200 9 UID:2481809254-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T185700 SUMMARY:New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art DESCRIPTION:The film explores the rising popularity of the artists and th e arts movement into the pop culture and the essence of the art itself k nown as pop surrealism\, low brow\, underground art. CATEGORIES:Closing Night, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/newbrowcontemporaryunderg roundart_tulsaunitedfest2009 UID:2481809337-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20091125T132130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090802T210800 SUMMARY:The Rock-afire Explosion DESCRIPTION:Fatz Geronimo. Mitzi Mozzarella. Billy Bob (no\, not Thornt on).\nYou won’t hear about the tumultuous times of these fallen stars or their powerful fan base on VH1’s Behind the Music. Which is kind of su rprising actually\, because the background story here is every bit as en thralling as that of Journey or Quiet Riot.\n \nConsisting entirely of animatronic robots\, The Rock-afire Explosion dazzled (and in some cases \, frightened) children across America at pre-Chuck E. Cheese child-tain ment chain\, Showbiz Pizza. For those of us that don’t recall the ‘Biz (or haven’t caught the circulating Rock-afire YouTube videos)\, director Brett Whitcomb’s touching doc serves up a nostalgic slice from a parall el 80’s universe\, focusing primarily on the lives of Rock-afire invento r Aaron Fechter\, and the Rock-afire’s biggest fan\, Chris Thrash.\n \n If you love films about robots\, obsessive fans and/or obscure 80s pop c ulture\, you’re in for an absolute treat. Completely devoid of irony or condescension\, Rock-afire is a colorful celebration of passionate\, de dicated fandom in the unlikeliest of places.\n \nNerd pride\, represent ! *Recently appeared on the Carson Daly show. CATEGORIES:Closing Night, Features LOCATION:Circle Cinema URL:http://tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009/films/rockafireexplosionthe_tul saunitedfest2009 UID:2481809398-tulsaunitedfest.bside.com/2009 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR