Screening and discussion with Maureen Schwarz. Since their invention, Hollywood movies have generally portrayed Native American Indians as bloodthirsty villains, anonymous and deadly forces of nature, or as noble savages. And speaking roles tended to go to Anglo-Saxons in red-skinned versions of minstrels. Who can…

Directed by Chris Eyre Based on acclaimed stories by Sherman Alexei. Two teen boys leave the Reservation to solve their woes on a quirky journey of self-discovery. A winningly witty indie film, written, directed, and acted by Native Americans! Sundance Film Festival: Audience & Filmmaker…

Directed by Heather Rae Insightful look at the travels, performances, and politics of legendary Native American poet/ activist John Trudell. “He is extremely eloquent, and therefore extremely dangerous” — FBI file on Trudell Seattle Film Festival: Documentary Special Award $5 Suggested Donation

6:30pm – FRIGHT NIGHT  (1985) Directed by Tom Holland. With Chris Sarandon, Roddy MacDowell. Chills and humor blend smoothly in this spooky tale of a man living next door to a vampire. 8:30pm – THE UNINVITED  (1944) With Ray Milland, Gail Russell. THE classic haunted…

Directed by Peter Webber – Based on novel by Tracy Chevalier With Colin Firth, Scarlet Johanssen. Who posed for Vermeer’s mysterious masterwork? This fictional spin on truth sheds light on the artist’s passion; his oil-based colors and light fill every painterly scene–and the finale will…