Sep 17-21: What’s showing at the Raglan Film Festival this week

By Emma Brooks, Raglan Old School Arts Centre

Hot Air

Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Arden drives tractor up steps of Parliament- scene from HOT AIR. Image supplied
Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Arden drives tractor up steps of Parliament scene from HOT AIR. Image supplied

Since 1990, when the National government set a target of 20 per cent reduction within ten years, our greenhouse gas emissions have burgeoned. Hot Air is the story of twenty years of political struggle between politicians, scientists and activists wanting to cut New Zealand’s emissions, and corporate leaders and their lobbyists working to protect profits and commercial advantage.  

With elections coming up fast, this is required viewing for every voter.
Thursday 18 September, 8pm. Documentary. Sponsored by Whaingaroa Environment Centre.

20, 000 Days on Earth
Film X can now be revealed!
Drama and reality combine in a fictitious 24 hours in the life of musician and international cultural icon Nick Cave. Cave’s recollections of his life are genuine and fascinating, while the scenarios – such as visiting the home of his band mate Warren Ellis or driving Kylie Minogue through Brighton – are scripted.
“Thrilling to behold,” Time Out.
“This is documentary storytelling at it’s most visionary and mind-blowing,” Sundance jury.
Thursday 18 September, 4.30pm & Friday 19 September, 8pm. Rating M: Nudity, offensive language.

Adults $11, children $6. Phone 825 0023 to reserve seats, or email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz.

Wine, beer, hot drinks, juices and delicious homemade treats for sale at every movie.

Sep 17: Double Feature: RAFFA Nominees

Xtreme Waste-Community Enterprise
The Xtreme Waste story. From humble beginnings to an inspiring organisation that is now seen as a model for others to follow.

This Is Just Batting Practice
A film inspired by a collection of 8mm family films found hidden in a pile of dusty tomato boxes in Brooklyn.

Combined screening on Wednesday 17 September, 8pm. Koha.

Art To Wear
Did you miss this year’s Art To Wear Awards? Then here’s your chance to catch another glimpse of the magic.
Art To Wear 2014. Sunday 21 September, 2pm. Koha. Documentary.

 

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