Program Guide - Cleveland International Film Festival

50 FILMS A – Z [A] The 37th Cleveland International Film Festival
GREG GUND MEMORIAL
STANDING UP FILM COMPETITION
WOMEN OF THE WORLD
AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS
Anita
Directed by Freida Mock
USA 2013
86 minutes
Saturday, April 6 Sunday, April 7
7:20 PM I Code ANIT06 11:40 AM I Code ANIT07
The story unfolded in October 1991, riveting Americans to
their televisions. Anita Hill, a beautiful, dignified African-
American law professor, was testifying before a Senate committee
of 14 white men about the sexual harassment she had endured
while working with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence
Thomas. Reluctantly thrust onto the world stage when she
answered a subpoena to testify, Anita became a celebrated
—and hated—figure whose graphic testimony was a turning
point for gender equality in the U.S. The political firestorm
that arose over sexual misconduct and power in the workplace
still resonates today. The youngest of 13 children, Anita grew
up on a farm in rural Oklahoma, yet received her degree from
Yale Law School. In ANITA, she speaks candidly for the first
time about her experience during the Senate hearings, as well
as her life and work in the 20 years since. Anita Hill empowered
millions of people to stand up for equality and justice;
now it’s time we heard her story. —B.B.
Producer~Freida Mock Screenwriting~Freida Mock, Ken Chowder
Cinematography~Bestor Cram, Don Lenzer Editing~Brian Johnson
Print Source~American Film Foundation / am.film@verizon.net /
www.americanfilmfoundation.com
About the Director~Freida Mock, the 30th CIFF Director’s Spotlight, received a
B.A. from UC Berkeley. She is an Academy Award ® -winning director, writer, and
producer. Mock is a partner in the Los Angeles-based Sanders & Mock Productions
and co-founder of the American Film Foundation. Filmography~“Maya Lin: A
Strong Clear Vision” (1994)—30th CIFF, “Return With Honor” (1998)—23rd
CIFF, “Bird By Bird With Anne” (1999)—30th CIFF, “Wrestling With Angels:
Playwright Tony Kushner” (2006)—30th CIFF, “Sing China!” (2009), “G-Dog”
(2012), ANITA (2013)
Ape
Directed by Joel Potrykus
USA 2012
86 minutes
Friday, April 12 Saturday, April 13
11:30 PM I Code APEX12 2:35 PM I Code APEX13
Trevor Newandyke isn’t very funny. This is rather unfortunate
since he longs to be a stand-up comedian. He spends most
of his days frustratingly reciting his routines in the mirror. The
crowds at the local comedy club rarely laugh during his rambled
sets and, to avoid embarrassment, the owner constantly
bumps him when scouts or known comics stop by. Trevor wastes
most of his time amusing himself by setting things on fire. He
also finds joy in graffiti and putting fireworks in people’s mailboxes.
One day he meets a strange man who is dressed as the
devil and selling fruit. Trevor makes a deal with him, trading
a joke for an apple. After eating it, Trevor becomes extremely
irritable, yet also uncharacteristically confident and outspoken.
This new combination actually makes him funny and the
audiences begin to laugh. Soon, though, he’ll come to realize
that this all comes at a pretty big cost. APE follows one slacker’s
bizarre and dangerous quest for laughter. —E.F.
Producers~Ashley Young, Michael Saunders, Kevin Clancy, Sarah Keen
Screenwriting~Joel Potrykus Cinematography~Mark Rozema Editing~Joel Potrykus
Principal Cast~Joshua Burge, Gary Bosek, Teri Nelson, Daniel Falicki, Gary Perrine,
Jason Roth
Print Source~Sob Noisse Movies / joelpotrykus@gmail.com / www.apefilm.com
About the Director~Writer, director, and producer Joel Potrykus lives in Grand
Rapids, Michigan. He studied film nearby at Grand Valley State University. Before
he began making movies, Joel worked as a stand-up comedian in New York.
Filmography~APE (2012)
This film is presented with the generous support of
CAROLYN FRIEDLAND.
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