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Underdogs
Directed by Doug Dearth
USA 2012
102 minutes
Tuesday, April 9 Wednesday, April 10
8:40 PM I Code DOGS09 2:15 PM I Code DOGS10
Thursday, April 11
6:45 PM I Code DOGS11
At the Akron-Summit County
Public Library (see page 42)
In small town America, high-school football is everything. For
the players, it provides notoriety and a possible ticket to a bigger
world. For the community, it’s a source of pride. Filmed in
Canton, Ohio, UNDERDOGS focuses on the Knights, a lousy
team who’ve become an easy target for jokes. Just when they
begin to give up hope, a new coach arrives, helping the lovable
losers see their true potential. At the same time, quarterback
Bobby Burkett falls in love with a cheerleader from a rival
team, the Falcons. This enrages Falcons’ star, John Hanford,
a bratty rich kid who has his eye on the same girl. Meanwhile,
Bobby’s father is waging his own war with Hanford’s dad,
whose crooked corporation is suing him over an invention he
patented. UNDERDOGS ventures deeper than most films in
the sports genre. Using football as a backdrop, director Doug
Dearth has crafted a heartwarming film. Its message of believing
in yourself, no matter the odds, will inspire the underdog in
all of us. —E.F.
Producers~Doug Dearth, Tom Rooker, Bill Fishman Screenwriting~David Latham
Cinematography~Sean Conaty Editing~Michael Mayhew Principal Cast~
DB Sweeney, William Mapother, Richard Portnow, Logan Huffman, Maddie Hassen
Print Source~One In A Row Films / dearth.doug@gmail.com
About the Director~Doug Dearth grew up in Canton, Ohio and moved to Los
Angeles, California in the late 90s to pursue a career in film. He began as an
assistant to John Cusack, while landing small gigs as an actor himself. In addition,
he’s worked as a writer, producer, music supervisor, and eventually, director. His
documentary “9000 Needles” won the audience award for Best Picture at the
Phoenix Film Festival. Filmography~“9000 Needles” (2009)—34th CIFF,
UNDERDOGS (2012)
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United in Anger: A History of ACT UP
Directed by Jim Hubbard
USA 2012
93 minutes
Thursday, April 4 Saturday, April 6
9:15 PM I Code UNIT04 11:10 AM I Code UNIT06
Since activist Larry Kramer called for its organization in 1987,
ACT UP has been on the frontline in the war against the AIDS
epidemic. Even from the beginning ACT UP was not a monolithic
group; it acted as a magnet for the pain and rage of
countless groups devastated by a new and terrifying killer.
Through raw courage and brilliant planning, it channeled that
rage into a force that brought awareness to the nation and
forced action from pharmaceutical companies and even the
government. Known mostly for its shocking tactics and
protests, ACT UP was much more than many people realized.
For the first time in history, an afflicted population took control
of its epidemic and fought back. ACT UP members knew they
had to document their own history and not let the mainstream
media twist it. Blending present day interviews and an amazing
wealth of archival material, UNITED IN ANGER: A HISTORY
OF ACT UP is not just an eye-opening and powerful history,
but an empowering one as well. —C.R.
Producers~Jim Hubbard, Sarah Schulman Screenwriting~Ali Cotterill
Cinematography~James Wentzy Editing~Ali Cotterill
Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org /
www.thefilmcollaborative.org
About the Director~Jim Hubbard is the co-founder of the MIX NYC Festival for gay
experimental film, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. He also maintains
the ACT UP Oral History Project, from which the material for this documentary was
obtained. Filmography~UNITED IN ANGER: A HISTORY OF ACT UP (2012)
This film is presented with
the generous support of
THE RICHARD J. FASENMYER CENTER
FOR CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY.
Community Partner: