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CUNNINGHAM

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Sunday, January 26, 7:00 PM

Genre: Documentary Runtime: 1 hr. 33 min. 

Rated PG

CUNNINGHAM traces Merce Cunningham’s artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944-1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the world’s most visionary choreographers. Alla Kovgan’s documentary weaves together Merce’s philosophies and stories, creating a visceral journey into his innovative work. A breathtaking explosion of dance, music, and never-before-seen archival material, CUNNINGHAM is a timely tribute to one of the world’s greatest modern dance artists.

“What Kovgan’s utterly transporting film does, through a thoughtful and dynamic combination of curated material and new performances, is radiate the rapturous power of dance.”

–Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter.

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#FEMALE PLEASURE

Female Pleasure
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Sunday, January 12, 7:00 PM

Genre: Documentary Runtime: 1 hr. 41 min. NR

Five courageous, smart and self-determined women break the silence imposed by their archaic-patriarch societies and religious communities in this powerful new documentary by Barbara Miller. With incredible strength and positive energy, they fight for sexual liberation and autonomy for all women as they break beyond religious rules and cultural barriers. But their victory comes at a high price: they all have experienced public defamation, threats, and prosecutions.

#FEMALE PLEASURE shows the universal mechanisms at work that determine the position of women today. Their story spans cultures, religions, and continents, from Japan and India and the Somali Muslim diaspora to the Hasidic community in Brooklyn and the Catholic clergy in Europe, and have come to the same conclusion: the female body is subjected to male lust and is first and foremost meant for procreation, without regard for female sexual pleasure and autonomy. These women decided to speak up. They are the ultimate example of how courage, strength, and zest for life can indeed alter societal structures. “The stories of their radicalization are engaging, and Miller’s deft editing and objective approach result in a surprisingly intimate and life-affirming film.”

–Maria Garcia, L.A. Times.

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THE 21ST ANNUAL ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS

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Sunday, January 5, 7:00 PM

Genres: Program /Animation Unrated

The latest edition of the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS, a curated selection of the “best of the best” animated short films created by students and professionals around the world, returns to the Nevada Theatre Film Series. Featuring 10 films from seven countries, the 2019 edition of the program offers an array of highly imaginative, thought-provoking, and moving works that reflect the filmmakers’ unique perspectives and their relationship to the world.“ The animation is an incredibly versatile medium that allows artists to explore situations and ideas that you won’t see anywhere else,” says ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS founder and curator Ron Diamond. “From political and philosophical concerns to the complexities of individual identity and personal relationships, animated short films are uniquely able to capture the many facets of human experience.”

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