1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock. Sesame Street makes its debut...and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik offers his take on an enduring Maryland legend: did Led Zeppelin play this concert on a frigid Monday, January 20, 1969, during the first Presidential Inauguration of Richard Nixon. Led Zeppelin Played Here presents a mid-Atlantic version of what was happening nationwide as the rock concert industry took shape. Featuring interviews with rock writers, musicians, and fans, and several who claim they were witnessing history that night. 'Zeppelin-in-Wheaton is Washington's own rock-and-roll Loch Ness Monster. Could it possibly be real? Yes. No way. Depends whom you ask.' David Montgomery, Washington Post. Runtime: 80 min.
Friday September 12, 2014 5:15pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sugar Sand Park - Maple Room300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton 33486
The documentary film Paderewski The Man of Action, Success and Fame presents the history of great patriot, world-famous pianist and composer, statesman, diplomat, politician and philanthropist. Thanks to Paderewski Poland regained independence after World War I.Paderewski's great and memorable deeds are discussed by several historical witnesses including U.S. presidents Ronald Reagan, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, George bush Senior and Poland's president Lech Walesa. The film features Paderewski's own piano performances and includes footage of his last journey from Arlington National Cemetery in Washington to the crypt at the Basilica of St. John in Warsaw's Old Town. The 96-year old General Edward Rowny (U.S. Army, Ret.), negotiator and co-creator of European nuclear disarmament treaties, quotes the opening line of Poland's national anthem, Poland is not yet lost, as long as we live, which serves as the film's motto. Runtime: 42 min.
Coney Island, the once magnificent 'Playground of the World' has survived many battles, but now faces its greatest enemy:corporate greed. Center stage in the passionate struggle to protect the amusement park from an unscrupulous developer and a group of misguided politicians is Dianna Carlin, owner of the celebrated Lola Star boutique,and newly turned political activist.This modern day David and Goliath tale chronicles the courage and determination of a community to preserve the spirit and authenticity of a legendary American Icon and an entire way of life in the face of “Big Money†and ruthless real estate development.
Saturday September 13, 2014 11:00am - 12:25pm EDT
Sugar Sand Park - Maple Room300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton 33486
GreasePaint is a documentary that follows Joey Thurmond and his family as they take their American circus clown act on the road. Having started the clowning full time, Joey has put his life savings and police pension into his ultimate passion. He overhauls the new show completely with a new background, traveling set, and living quarters. The family starts the year not knowing whether they will have enough money to make it back home from the road. His wife, Jamie, manages a lot of the day to day affairs and keeps the peace in the family. Joe' son, Tyler, weighs his options of staying with the business or pursuing his own dreams. Hernan Colonia, a late-comer to the show works on adjusting to his new surroundings and unfortunate immigration situation. The movie is a glimpse into a year of traveling in the most significant and dynamic year in the business' history while examining the clowning world as a whole. The audience sees the backstories of quite a few of the characters including Joey's rise from professional wrestler, to police officer, to clown. It is about the love of a family and how they manage to live and work together 24 hours a day while following their circus dreams.Runtime: 84 min.
Saturday September 13, 2014 12:25pm - 1:55pm EDT
Sugar Sand Park - Maple Room300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton 33486
'Truth Has Fallen' is a 60-minute live action/animated documentary which follows the work of James McCloskey. Mr. McCloskey founded Centurion Ministries, whose mission is to free prisoners who have been wrongfully convicted of murder. Employing a combination abstract, surreal animation and live action images, 'Truth Has Fallen' asks how innocent people could be convicted of murder- what could be done to prevent such injustices in the future- and what happens to these innocent people after they are released from prison after years of incarceration?
Saturday September 13, 2014 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Sugar Sand Park - Maple Room300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton 33486