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Press release here:
January 2010 marks the beginning of a brand new film series focusing of interest to all residents and visitors to Western North Carolina. Seven Sisters Cinema is devoted to local filmmakers in Western North Carolina and to other films of interest to regional residents and visitors. The series selects films which are both entertaining and educational. The documentaries are a great way to learn more about regional culture and the interesting people, places, and things which make WNC unique.
WNC is home to many established filmmakers as well as several new young filmmakers. Many of their films are won awards at numerous film festivals throughout the country but have rarely been seen in this area. Seven Sisters Cinema will provide an opportunity for these filmmakers to screen their work here in Western North Carolina.
Following the screening of each film, moderate discussions will be led by the filmmakers and other scholars.
Screenings will occur at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at White Horse Black Mountain, a 225 seat arts venue with a 17 x 9 foot theatre screen. White Horse Black Mountain is located in Black Mountain NC, just 15 minutes east of Asheville NC.
The series kicks off on Thursday January 21st 2010 with the documentary, The Last One. The film focuses on the life and times of Popcorn Sutton, legendary moonshiner of Western NC. (see Film Description below)
The Seven Sisters Cinema series is a project of local community arts organization Serpent Child Ensemble.
Seven Sisters Cinema is dedicated to fostering dialogue among residents of the Swannanoa Valley about issues that impact our mountain community by presenting documentary films and discussions that are related to the past, present and future of the region. Our intention is to feature documentary films that focus on regional culture and to present and support the work of documentary filmmakers living in the region
Filmmaker of The Last One, Neal Hutcheson (bio attached), will be on hand for a post-film discussion.
Beer and wine will be available at White Horse Black Mountain. Admission is $5.00 ($3.00 with student id)
Future films include
The Mystery of George Masa by Paul Bonesteel on Thursday February 18th.
Tobacco Money Feeds my Family by Cynthia Hill and Curtis Gaston on Thursday March 18th
Additional information about the film, The Last One is available at the films website: http://www.suckerpunchpictures.com/last_one_popcorn_sutton.html
Additional information about the venue is available at www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
