Events: 8th August 2014

On August 7th at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Providence, “From the Vaults”  will be showing at 6:30pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. “From the Vaults“:During the last 18 years the Rhode Island International Film Festival has had the privilege of screening some amazing work that chronicles the Jewish Experience. Join us as … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at Jewish Alliance of Greater Providence”

On August 8th at the Metcalf Auditorium, “Fight Church” and “Le Gouffre (The Gulf)” will be on at 12:15am as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. “Fight Church“: FIGHT CHURCH is a feature-length documentary about the confluence of Christianity and mixed martial arts, including ministries which train fighters. The film follows several pastors and popular fighters … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at Metcalf”

On August 8th at the Metcalf Auditorium, KidsEye International Film Festival, Day Three will be on at 10am as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. The festival will include films by and for kids from across the globe, and the film list will include: Sandra Boynton’s ALLIGATOR STROLL | Sandra Boynton 2014 The Gallant Captain | Graeme … Continue reading “KidsEye International Film Festival, Day Three at the Metcalf”

On August 8th, the Providence Performing Arts Center will be showing Our Brother’s Keepers at 2:30pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. The event will be centered on the central questions, “In the Global Village, what obligations and responsibilities do we have for our fellow voyagers on Spaceship Earth? What are the ramifications if we … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at Metcalf Theatre: Our Brother’s Keepers”

On August 8th, the Providence Performing Arts Center will be showing Complicit at 2:30pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Complicit explores the controversial topic of Franklin D Roosevelt and the US State Department’s response to the Holocaust. The film reveals the deeper political motivations of Roosevelt’s refusal to help the Jewish refugees desperate to … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at Metcalf Theatre: Complicit”

On August 8th, the Providence Performing Arts Center will be showing Out of the Blue at 4:45pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Movies shown will include: The Landing | Josh Tanner 2013 ON/OFF | Thierry Lorenzi 2013 Resistance | Kevin Artigue 2014 Tant qu’il nous reste des fusils à pompe (As Long As … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at Metcalf Theatre: Out of the Blue”

On August 8th at the Bell Street Chapel, “The Last Straight Man” will be showing at 6:30pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. “The Last Straight Man:” Closeted gay Lewis throws a rowdy bachelor party for his straight best friend Cooper, on whom he has a secret crush. After the guests have gone, … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at Bell Street Chapel”

On August 8th, the Providence Performing Arts Center will be showing “Robert Kelly: Live at the Village Underground” at 7:00pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Robert Kelly: Live at the Village Underground is a stand-up comedy film that captures the indomitable nightlife and comedy club scene of New York City through Robert Kelly’s … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at PPAC: “Robert Kelly: Live at the Village Underground””

Opera Providence’s The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan will feature: Michael DiMucci, Allison Pohl, Andy Papas, Jason Shealy, Ian Pomerantz,  Arielle Rogers, Christopher Davey, Roselin Osser, and Aimee-Rose Willett. Costumes will be done Everett Hoag. The event will be on August 8, 9 & 10, 2014 at the Columbus Theatre – 270 Broadway, Providence, RI.all 401-331-6060 to Order … Continue reading “Opera Providence’s The Mikado”

On August 8th at the Jamestown Arts Center venue, “Bär (Bear)“, “Silent River“, and “Tikotin – Het fascinerende leven van een kunsthandelaar in tijden van oorlog en vrede (Tikotin- A Life Devoted to Japanese Art)” will be showing, all at 8pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. “Bär (Bear)“: My grandpa’s past was always very present. … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at Jamestown Arts Center”

On August 8th at the Bell Street Chapel, “Out To Kill,” “Hoover Road,” and “Between Us” will be showing at 8:45pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. “Out To Kill:” When gay private investigator Jim Noble (played by Scott Sell) moves into a beautiful loft complex in Tampa, he never expects to find … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at Bell Street Chapel”

On August 8th at The Dark Lady, “Power Erotic” will be showing at 9:15pm as part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. “Power Erotic:” This documentary explores how power, dominance and masculinity influence human sexuality. Distinguished academics guide the audience through a maze of conflicting attitudes ranging from our evaluational instincts, to the psychological.Gay men … Continue reading “RI International Film Festival at The Dark Lady”