NEXT UP ON DEPOT DOCS!

May 28th, 2010, 7:30 pm at the Depot Theater in Garrison NY: WILLIAM KUNSTLER: Disturbing the Universe by Emily and Sarah Kunstler. One of the most infamous lawyers of the twentieth century, William Kunstler liked to shake things up. Filmmakers Emily and Sarah Kunstler explore their father's life and legacy: from middle-class family man to celebrated radical activist to "the most hated lawyer in America." For Tickets, call the Depot Theater Box Office: 424-3900 Tickets are $20, special guests, the directors: Emily and Sarah Kunstler, reception to follow. Join us!

Dear Member of the Depot Docs Community,

I hope to see you this Friday at our screening of “Don’t Look Back”, with documentary legend D.A. Pennebaker.

For the last four seasons Depot Docs has brought remarkable films and their creators to Philipstown -- from the story of Granny D Haddock’s campaign for the Senate in Run Granny, Run, to the haunting profile of Iraq’s first democractic election in My Country, My Country, to the story of Philipe Petit’s aerial tightrope between the twin towers in Man on Wire – and the community has responded with unprecedented enthusiasm.

I am writing you now because we are making an effort to upgrade our projection system so that we can show the films in sharper High-Definition, on a new and better screen. This new system will help deliver even higher impact cinematic experiences, and will prevent our little theater from falling behind the technical curve.

In an act of great generosity, our long-time sponsor, Matt Shipman, has offered to make a initial matching grant of $3,000 towards our upgrade budget. We must now raise the remaining $3,000, and I am asking for your help in reaching this goal.

A check for any amount will be a tremendous help. Our goal is to have the full amount raised by the end of our fourth season, on June 18th. To contribute, all you need to do is drop a check in the mail to the Depot Theater, (P.O. Box 221, Garrison, NY 10524) made payable to “Philipstown Perf. Arts Dev. Corp.” and make sure to write DD PROJ FUND on the memo. Or bring a check to one of the amazing films coming up this spring. We will keep an honor roll of all the contributors and project it on the screen at the theater before our films begin.

Thanks for considering this request and for helping Depot Docs continue to bring the best of documentary film to Philipstown.

Best Regards,

Stephen Ives

Don't Look Back, Special Guest D.A. Pennebaker

Reserve your place for a memorable evening! The renowned documentarian D.A. Pennebaker will present this groundbreaking film. Check out a trailer at our website.

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Documentary by Stephen Ives airing on PBS this week!

Airing nationally on PBS
Wednesday, March 3rd at 8:00pm
Produced and Directed by Stephen Ives and Amanda Pollak
Edited by George O’Donnell
Coordinating Producer Michelle Ferrari
Associate Producer Lindsey Megrue
Production Associate Dan Amigone
Cinematography
Stephen McCarthy, Sam Shinn, Buddy Squires, Andrew Young
Sound Recording
Bernie Beaudry, Daniel Brooks, Jim Gilchrist, Joe Maggio, Caleb Mo,
Mark Roy, George Shafnacker, Phil Turner
Executive Producers
Peter Kunhardt and Dyllan McGee, William Grant, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Series Producers: Barak Goodman and Sue Williams.

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January 22, 2010: The Way We Get By

Jan 22, 2010, 7:30pm
The Way We Get By
SPECIAL GUEST:
Director Aron Gaudet

See a trailer from The Way We Get By.
Official Website:
http://www.thewaywegetbymovie.com/

"The Way We Get By" is a deeply moving film about life and how to live it. Beginning as a seemingly idiosyncratic story about troop greeters - a group of senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and returning from Iraq, the film quickly turns into a moving, unsettling and compassionate story about aging, loneliness, war and mortality.

When its three subjects aren't at the airport, they wrestle with their own problems: failing health, depression, mounting debt. Joan, a grandmother of eight, has a deep connection to the soldiers she meets. The sanguine Jerry keeps his spirits up even as his personal problems mount. And the veteran Bill, who clearly has trouble taking care of himself, finds himself contemplating his own death. Seeking out the telling detail rather than offering sweeping generalizations, the film carefully builds stories of heartbreak and redemption, reminding us how our culture casts our elders, and too often our soldiers, aside. More important, regardless of your politics, "The Way We Get By" celebrates three unsung heroes who share their love with strangers who need and deserve it.

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Man on Wire from Season III: Philippe Petit!

The wonderful Philippe Petit surprised us all (except Steve, you rascal) when he appeared last March after our screening of the great documentary about him, Man on Wire, which had just won the Oscar for best Documentary. Steve Ives, the documentary filmmaker and creator of Depot Docs is our host, and Maureen Ryan, a producer of the film, was also present for the Q&A.

Thanks to Toby Shiimin who put together this lovely clip from the generous QandA Petit granted us.

We welcome your comments below, just click on "comment" and let us know what you think!

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Be Sure to Purchase Your Tickets Ahead of Time!

Depot Docs' next offering is Food, Inc. on November 20th at 7:30 pm. Check out what other films are upcoming in Season IV of Depot Docs at the Philipstown Depot Theater website.

Our special guest for this screening is the Director of the film, Robert Kenner.

"You'll Never Look at Dinner the Same Way" may be the film's tagline, but not to worry, the reception is adhering to a strict code of food sourcing in the spirit of the lessons of the film.

We look forward to your thoughts about the film after you've viewed it (or if you've seen it already) right here on this blog. Simply click on "comment" below and leave us your thoughts. Thanks!

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