JAPANESE FILM – Directed by Kenzi Mizoguchi with Machiko Kyo, Masayuki Mori

In war torn 16^th century Japan two peasants set out to make their fortunes: one, a potter; the other bent on becoming a samurai.   When armies loot their village, Genjuro;’s kiln survives. Mysterious Lady Wasaka likes Genjuro’s work and invites him to her mansion—at unearthly cost. A visually rich cinematic fable and a sly allegory of women in postwar Japan.

“One of the greatest of all films” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times

Venice Film Fest: Silver Lion

$5 suggested donation

The film chronicles former Ithaca police officer Kathy Gilleran as she faces the most daunting investigation of her career: the search for her son, Aeryn, who disappeared under harrowing circumstances in Vienna, Austria in 2007.  Local detectives claim that the young man committed “spontaneous suicide” because of his homosexuality, but as Kathy presses into the case she uncovers evidence of deceit that may implicate the Viennese police in her son’s disappearance. With the help of an investigative journalist, Kathy takes her quest for her son’s whereabouts to the highest levels of the Austrian Government.

ArtRage will hold a free screening of select scenes from GONE.  The filmmakers will be in attendance to discuss their work on the documentary.

All donations made in support of GONE are tax deductible through ArtsEngine, Inc., a 501 (3)(c) nonprofit corporation that is sponsoring the film.

Approximately 3 million reports of abuse are made each year. In Syracuse, we have child advocates to stand by children and families; McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site.

The mission of the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site is to provide direct support for children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse as well as professionals working to address the issue of child abuse.  McMahon/Ryan uses advocacy and education to inform the public about child abuse and other related traumas as well as to ensure that victims receive necessary treatment and assistance.  The Site also uses education to inform the public of different ways to report cases of child abuse to authorities.  The Site seeks to make a difference by providing a centralized location for coordination of the multiple disciplines within Onondaga County working on behalf of abused children.

Join us for a film and presentation by Julie Cecile about the child advocates in your community.  Julie Cecile joined McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site in January 2008.  She came to the Site from the Onondaga County Department of Social Services Legal Division.  Julie oversees the day-to-day operations of the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site.

FREE and open to the public.

PAKISTANI FILM – Directed by Sabiha Sumar

A widow with a secret past lives with her son in a peaceful Pakistani town, close to the Indian border.  As Islamic nationalism takes root, her son turns to jihadism, changing the tranquility of their lives.  An eye-opening look into Pakistan, past and present, that is “strong stuff…splendidly told” (DVD Times)

Locarno Intl Film Festival: Best Film, Best Actress

$5 suggested donation