(Norwich, CT) – The Norwich Community Cinema Foundation (NCCF) will screen free, family-oriented films for the public this summer on the Norwichtown Green. Last year’s screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on Chelsea Parade was a huge success and the non-profit cinema group is expanding its public offerings for 2011. “We had great feedback from the crowd,” reported Sandy Quarto, President of the NCCF, “Many in the audience last year thanked us for doing this and asked when we would do it again.” The foundation, with the financial support of area businesses, will show two films this year. The films will be shown on the 2nd Saturday of July and August.
July 9th – Princess Bride
August 13th – How to Train Your Dragon
Both films will start at dusk.
Bring blankets and lawn chairs and come early. The events will be held rain or shine. In the event of rain, the films will be moved to Slater Auditorium, on the campus of Norwich Free Academy and shown at 8:00pm.
These screenings are made possible by the generous support of the following local businesses:
From the director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John comes a profound, alternative look at the tragic global bee crisis. Juxtaposing the catastrophic disappearance of bees with the mysterious world of the beehive, Queen of the Sun weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heart-felt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world. Featuring Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva, Queen of the Sun reveals both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.
In 1923, Rudolf Steiner, a scientist, philosopher & social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years honeybees would collapse. His prediction has come true with Colony Collapse Disorder where bees are disappearing in mass numbers from their hives with no clear explanation. In an alarming inquiry into the insights behind Steiner’s prediction Queen of The Sun examines the global bee crisis through the eyes of biodynamic beekeepers, scientists, farmers, and philosophers. On a pilgrimage around the world, 10,000 years of beekeeping is unveiled, highlighting how our historic and sacred relationship with bees has been lost due to highly mechanized industrial practices. Featuring Michael Pollan, Vandana Shiva, Gunther Hauk and beekeepers around the world, Queen of The Sun weaves a dramatic story which uncovers the problems and solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.
What can be done about it? Find out on June 11.
SHORT: Not Your Time: The Musical
An autobiographical musical, NOT YOUR TIME follows the life and career disappointments of Sid Rosenthal (Jason Alexander), an ex-Hollywood screenwriter, now a studio censor film editor. Winner Best Short Film: Boston International Film Festival 2011 … and more.
Norwich Community Cinema is happy to announce the results of the first Rose City Shorts Fest. The event was held Saturday evening May 14th at the Donald L Oat Theater in the Norwich Arts Center.
Attendees packed the house and spent two hours enjoying back-to-back short films. The diverse group of Shorts offered something for everyone as votes were cast for each of the shorts screened.
The winner of the Rose City Shorts fest 2011 is Spider which received 30% of the votes cast. Runner up is Table 7 garnering 22.5% of votes. Honorable mention goes to Water coming in third with 15%.
The fun-filled evening was a great success and we look forward to seeing all the new faces at upcoming screenings.
