films from around the world
Frederick Wiseman, a 1954 graduate of the Law School who is considered one of the most important filmmakers of the past three decades, will return to New Haven for a screening and discussion of one of his works during Film Fest New Haven, which takes place at various New Haven and Yale sites Friday-Sunday, Sept. 19-21.
The film festival, now in its eighth year, will feature 80 features, documentaries, animated pictures and shorts by independent filmmakers from around the world. The films will be shown at the Whitney Humanities Center (WHC) auditorium, 53 Wall St.; the Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St.; the Little Theatre, 1 Lincoln St.; and the York Square Cinemas, 61 Broadway.
Wiseman, a former law professor who turned to documentary filmmaking in 1967, will be on hand for the screening of his classic "High School," which focuses on Philadelphia's Northeast High School and probes the dilemma of contradictory expectations often imposed on students by administrators, teachers and parents, as well as the resulting confusion and apathy that students experience. The documentary was shown on PBS's "P.O.V. Classics," which showcases older documentaries that enhance an understanding of contemporary issues.
His film will be shown on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the WHC. A discussion with the director will follow.
Wiseman's first film, "Titicut Follies," shot at the Massachusetts Hospital for the Criminally Insane at Bridgewater, brought to light the brutal conditions inmates endured and led to sweeping reforms. His more than 30 films have aired on public television and have won numerous awards, including two Emmys, a Peabody, a Dupont and a MacArthur Fellows Award. His most recent works, "Domestic Violence" and "Domestic Violence 2" were broadcast on public television in March. Wiseman was the third director to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, sharing company with Woody Allen and Martin Scorcese.
Other highlights of Film Fest New Haven 8 are:
* An expanded Young People's Program on Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., featuring a total of 15 films, including the short film "Bark, George" by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer. Feiffer will make an appearance during the program. The Young People's Program takes place at The Little Theatre.
* The presentation of the 2003 Connecticut Filmmaker Award and Special Jury Awards at 8:30 p.m. as part of opening night events at the York Square Cinemas, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
* A community panel discussion following the screening of the films "Nigger or Not?" and "The Unbelievable Truth" at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at the York Square Cinemas.
* Replays of sold-out screenings will take place at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday at the WHC.
There are several ticket packages designed to allow audience members to sample the wide variety of works being screened during Film Fest New Haven. A $100 Film Buff Pass includes admission to the opening night celebration and to events throughout the entire weekend. There are also Weekender Passes for $50 and a 3-Pack Pass for $25. Individual tickets are $10; $8 for students and seniors with a valid I.D. Tickets for films in The Young People's Program are $3. Individual tickets may be purchased at the screening venue one-half hour prior to the first show of the day, on the same-day only.
Film Fest New Haven is a non-profit organization established in 1995. For a complete festival schedule or for pass and ticket information, visit www.filmfest.org or call (203) 776-6789.
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