2002
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Three unique stories, framed by a monkey at a typewrtier, suggest that language is finite, expression is finite. Narrated by Kevin Spacey (American Beauty).
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It's a slam-bang, superhero mayhem as this computer generated short takes us into the imagination of a young boy.
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Everybody loves a good comedy, and this year's comedy program dives deep into the humor well. From light-hearted animation, to dark humor, subtle chuckles, and unexpected comedic finishes, this year's batch may be the funniest ever. Stories of reluctant loan sharks, small animal vets, "boogerman," obsessed Rough Riders fans, and children from space join commercial send-ups, mockumentaries, and Sam Rockwell on the run in this batch of gut-busting favorites.
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Every year, Cinequest presents a new batch of twists and misdirections called Mindbenders, short films that drag you kicking and screaming to a destination you may not expect, may not want to be, and may even leave you wondering just where you have been. Just be careful what you wish for and who you ask.
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A truly unique coming-of-age film, Young Love, is the heart-warming story of love, youthful dreams, and tolerance of those who may be different. Jukka is a precocious 13-year-old outcast, hiding behind his camera, as he painfully grows up in the suburbs. Spying on neighbors with a telephoto lens, he notices the beautiful Johanna admiring her naked body in a mirror. Astounded by his good fortune, Jukka takes pictures to capture the wondrous sight; however, the entrance of Johanna's abusive stepfather interrupts the fantasy.
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The Hunter. The Hunted. It's the story of brotherly love in a fast-paced urban thriller. Starring Sam Rockwell (The Green Mile, Charlie's Angels).
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San Francisco director David Schendel's Yank Tanks joins the Buena Vista Social Club as another effervescent commemoration of Cuban culture and life. In 1961, Castro declares Cuba a Communist nation. The U.S. reacts swiftly by cutting diplomatic relations and enforcing an embargo that inadvertently strands 150,000 American cars. Years later, the sleek shapes, vibrant colors, and polished chrome are still a major part of the city's landscape, and the Cuban love affair with old American cars has rendered Havana into a veritable classic car museum. Necessity truly is the mother of invention.
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Nicol?s was born into a modest Mexican family headed by two women, his exuberant mother, Gaviota, and his grandmother, Dolores. The family's harmony is shattered by the arrival of the mysterious boarder, Adela Hache, a young woman who will dance with you as a best friend one moment yet will jump down your throat the next with a wrong glance her way. For Nicol?s, Adela is heaven sent, and perhaps he is the only one who sees her true beauty. Gaviota questions her judgment about the new boarder, and tensions mount when Adela's shoplifting habits infringe upon the normal serenity of their home.
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An emotionally uptight psych grad student unwittingly falls in love with her younger, speech impaired student, but his mother has something to say about it. Directed by and starring Danica McKellar (Wonder Years).
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New York City is a symbol for many contrasting notions: from power, affluence, and togetherness to greed, crime, poverty, and loneliness. With the largest homeless population in the country, no trip is complete without seeing figures lying in doorways or mumbling to themselves. Regardless of the location, one statistic remains the same: the majority of homeless suffer from mental illness. Located in the Hell's Kitchen area of NYC, Fountain House is a mecca for people recovering from serious mental illness.