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MATRIX:MIDLAND - Cinema / Films |
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 MATRIX:MIDLAND Cinema
Every year, October through April, MATRIX:MIDLAND Cinema offers a line-up of contemporary films featuring the exceptional talents of American and international directors, writers and actors. Current releases from around the globe are screened right here in mid-Michigan, providing the community an opportunity to see award-winning films that are not traditionally widely released.
To receive a cinema brochure, contact the Center's Ticket Office at (989) 631-8250 or sign up and receive up-to-date MATRIX:MIDLAND Cinema film information by email - contact sabin@mcfta.org.
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AMREEKA
Friday, March 12 – 7 pm
Saturday, March 13 – 7 pm
Sunday, March 14 – 3 pm
Lecture Room
Amreeka is a universal journey into the lives of a family of immigrants and first-generation teenagers caught between their heritage and the new world in which they now live and the bittersweet search for a place to call home. Learn more..
2009 USA/Canada/Kuwait; 96 mins; In English and Arabic with English subtitles; Rated PG-13. www.amreeka.com
"New York-based filmmaker Cherien Dabis' miraculous first feature is a humanist drama inflected with humor." – Film Society of Lincoln Center
Fri., March 12 @ 7 pm Buy
Sat., March 13 @ 7 pm Buy
Sun., March 14 @ 3 pm Buy
Admission: $6
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AN EDUCATION
Friday, April 9 – 7 pm
Saturday, April 10– 7 pm
Sunday, April 11– 3 pm
Lecture Room
Newcomer Carey Mulligan makes her leading-lady debut as 16-year-old Jenny, the Twickenham schoolgirl who comes of age just as London embraces the swinging ’60s. Her new suitor tempts Jenny by replacing her traditional education with his own version. Will he be the making of Jenny or her undoing?
2009 UK; 100 mins; Rated PG-13. www.sonyclassics.com/aneducation
Fri., April 9 @ 7 pm Buy
Sat., April 10 @ 7 pm Buy
Sun., April 11 @ 3 pm Buy
Admission: $6
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BRIGHT STAR
Friday, April 23 – 7 pm
Saturday, April 24– 7 pm
Sunday, April 25– 3 pm
Lecture Room
The riveting drama based on the secret love affair between 19th century poet John Keats and the girl next door, Fanny Brawne. Written and directed by Academy Award winner Jane Campion ( The Piano), Bright Star is a beautifully crafted testament to a momentous love.
2009 UK; 119 mins; Rated PG. www.brightstar-movie.com
Fri., April 23 @ 7 pm Buy
Sat., April 24 @ 7 pm Buy
Sun., April 25 @ 3 pm Buy
Admission: $6
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COCO BEFORE CHANEL
France 2009; 1 hour 50 min; In French with English subtitles; Rated PG-13. www.sonyclassics.com/cocobeforechanel/
"Chanel always disguised the reality. It takes some cunning to know who Chanel really was." – Actress Audrey Tautou
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MAN ON WIRE - Nominee for 2009 Academy Award - Best Documentary Feature
Winner of the Audience and Jury Prizes at Sundance 2008 www.manonwire.com
U.K./U.S., 2008, 90 min, In English and French with English subtitles, Rated PG-13.
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TELL NO ONE
Winner of two Cesar Awards (Best Director and Best Actor) and a Lumiere Award (Best Film) www.tellnoonemovie.com
France 2006, 125 minutes. Color, In French with English subtitles, Not Rated
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FROZEN RIVER Nominee for 2009 Academy Award - Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay
www.frozenriverthemovie.comUSA
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HAPPY-GO-LUCKY Nominee for 2009 Academy Award - Best Original Screenplay
www.happygoluckythemovie.com
UK 2008, 118 minutes, English, Rated R
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SERAPHINE
www.musicboxfilms.com/seraphine
2008, France, Not Rated, 90 min
In French and German with English subtitles.
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