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Legion Arts | CSPS
1103 Third St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Open 11-6 Weds-Sun
(319) 364-1580
Click here for ticket info
or directions
or to contact us
Legion Arts is a founding
member of the
Iowa Cultural
Corridor Alliance
Legion Arts belongs to
The
National Association of
Artists' Orgs
(NAAO)
as well as
The National Performance
Network (NPN)
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LUNAFEST
Short films by ... for ... about women
Only Iowa screening |
A touring festival now in its seventh year, Lunafest
has won a basketful of industry awards and audience
accolades. The films selected for
2007-08 Lunafest extend this record of brilliance. From quirky animation to touching
documentaries, the nine selected films are incredibly diverse in both style and
subject matter, united by a common thread of exceptional storytelling
by…for…about women.
Filled with reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and
perseverance, Lunafest films are renowned for uniquely celebrating the stories of women.
Many of the films on the program first came to prominence through the
naitonal and international festival
circuits. Collectively, they work to captivate audiences, compel dialogue,
and arm those who participate with the knowledge and the motivation to
make a difference in their communities.
This year's films include:
My Other Mother,
directed by Diana Keam (South Africa);
Make a Wish,
directed by Cherien Dabis (New York);
Dona Ana Mrs. Ana,
directed by Laura Acevedo And Carolina Escobar (Medellin, Columbia);
Happiness,
directed by Sophie Barthes (France);
Family Reunion,
directed by Isold
Uggadottir (New York);
Daikon Ashi,
directed by Ru Kuwahata (New York);
Breaking Boundaries: The Sondra Van Ert Story,
directed by Jennifer Grace (Montana);
The Guarantee,
directed by Jesse Erica Epstein (New York);
Pockets,
directed by Sophie O'Hara (California).
Lunafest was established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole
Nutrition Bar for Women, to simultaneously promote women filmmakers, raise
awareness for women’s issues, and support worthy women’s nonprofit
organizations throughout the US. and Canada.
Lunafest is completely funded by LUNA, and organized and curated by a dedicated group
of LUNA employees. One hundred percent of all proceeds are donated to charity,
the majority going to the Breast Cancer Fund, and the remainder going back to
local community organizations, like Legion Arts, that support women and
their work.
Over the years, as Lunafest has grown from a single annual event to more
than 100 festivals each season, LUNA’s commitment to this worthwhile program
has grown as well. To date, Lunafest has raised over $250,000 for worthwhile organizations
supporting women,
while raising hope and awareness for the stories of women everywhere.
Clearly a case where you can do good, while having a very good time. Don't
miss Lunafest!
Thu-Fri May 1-2
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CSPS | 1103 Third St SE | Cedar Rapids
Suggested donation $5-15
Ticket info
Visit the official Lunafest Web site
Click here for a downloadable flyer (PDF)
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