Thurs. 7:00PM

Carlton Magic Lantern, 20 Carlton St, Toronto, College Subway Station [Map]

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Theme: ” The World At It’s Lyrical Best” – Films About The World Seen Through Dance and Music

‘September Sketchbook‘ (7:44 min, U S A)
dir. Ronnie Cramer

Synopsis: SEPTEMBER SKETCH BOOK is an experimental film created using old school animation; over 5,400 drawings made with pen and paper. The film is abstract in nature, with sequences based on flags from around the world.

Website: http://cultfilms.net/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ronnie.cramer

Gaia (15:25 min, Australia)
dir. Erin Fowler & Nick Graalman

Synopsis: Gaia (Mother Earth) is struggling for survival in an increasingly degraded and urbanised planet. Nature is so vast that our minds are sometimes overwhelmed by our role and responsibility in the delicate web of life. Our urban landscape continues to dominate the globe with little thought for the consequences and the resources it requires. Gaia uses the evocative blend of movement, music and film to highlight this reality and remind us of our kinship with planet earth. Through the language of dance, Gaia tells a universal story that is relevant across the globe.

Website: http://www.gaiadancefilm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaiaDanceFilm

‘The Newport Effect’ (94:25 min, USA),
dir. Beverly Penniger,  dir. Alyson Young

Synopsis: The Newport Effect covers the history of the legendary Newport Folk Festival and its profound impact on the world of folk music and social activism. Infamous as the place where Bob Dylan ‘went electric’ in 1965, the reach of the festival goes far beyond that iconic moment. The festival brought its audiences roots music from around the world, resurrected the dying art of Cajun Music and introduced the world – on its New Folks stage – to newcomers like James Taylor, Arlo Guthrie and Joni Mitchell. Narrated by Joan Armatrading and featuring segment narrations by Rosanne Cash, Michael Doucet, Steve Earle, Angelique Kidjo, Pokey LaFarge, Tom Morello, Mavis Staples and Lucinda Willimas, all artists who have played the Newport Folk Festival.

Trailer: https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/314133