Check Out The Aspen FilmFest Running Through The W/E

Celebrating three decades of bringing international and independent film and filmmakers to this mountain region, Aspen Filmfest September 30 - October 4, will showcase award-winning features and documentaries making a name for themselves on the festival circuit, as well as previews of new fall releases and guest appearances.

While the full program will not be announced until Labor Day weekend, Aspen Filmfest announces three critically-acclaimed, multiple award winning titles: Lee Daniel's powerful an inspiring PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL ‘PUSH' BY SAPPHIRE, from Lone Scherfig's evocative British import AN EDUCATION, and Kristopher Belman's adrenaline-infused MORE THAN A GAME.

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL ‘PUSH' BY SAPPHIRE (USA) 2009
A compelling, redemptive story of Precious Jones, a teenage girl in Harlem struggling to overcome unimaginable obstacles and discover her own voice.
Awards: Sundance Grand Jury Prize: U.S.- Dramatic; Sundance Audience Award; Special Jury Prize for Acting to Mo'nique;

AN EDUCATION (United Kingdom) 2009
In the early 60's, a sharp 16-year-old with her sights set on Oxford meets a handsome older man whose sophistication enraptures and sidetracks both her and her parents.
Awards: 2009 Sundance Audience Award World Cinema - Dramatic; 2009 Sundance Cinematography Award World Cinema - Dramatic

MORE THAN A GAME (USA) 2009
A true-life coming of age documentary about five talented young basketball players featuring future NBA star, LeBron James and a charismatic but inexperienced coach from Akron, Ohio, who overcome the odds and uncommon adversities to end up on the doorstep of the National High School Championships.
Awards: 2009 SilverDocs Audience Award

Aspen Film will take place in Aspen at the Wheeler Opera House and the Isis Theatre, as well as in Carbondale at the Crystal Theatre. Aspen Filmfest's full program is scheduled for release Labor Day Weekend. Tickets go on sale September 21 at Aspen Show Tickets at the Wheeler Opera House, online at aspenshowtickets.com or call (970) 920 5770.

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Aspen Filmfest is made possible in part by The City of Aspen, The Aspen Times, Aspen Peak, Aspen Public Radio and REEL PEOPLE, Aspen Film's membership program.
Date:
09/30/2009 - 10/04/2009
Location:
Wheeler Opera House
Phone:
(970) 925-6882
Website:
www.aspenfilm.org