This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURED FILM PRESENTATION: "Routine Seasons” (Sept 8-14)
Gabriella’s mother suffered a stroke that left her half-paralyzed and unable to care for herself in the country where she immigrated. For the last ten years, Gabriella has been mostly unable to leave her home. Routine Seasons explores how the love and sacrifice we offer others and impose onto ourselves can evolve into guilt and resentment. Paul Ballerini enters this house alone and creates a piece that explores, using in-camera techniques, the hidden experiences in this home and how reality can be perceived by the individuals living it. Distorted viewpoints, the passing of seasons, politics, the juxtaposition of public and private space and a filmmaker's obsession all converge to dissect the family’s predicament.
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED FILM PRESENTATION: "The Cedars” (Sept 1-7)
A multi-media artist takes the viewer on a “tour” of Dallas’s marginal suburbs, seeking out hidden treasures amongst the city’s architectural ruins and "trash." Runtime: 14 minutes.
THIS WEEK’S IMAGE UNION FEATURE: "Secret Horror” (Sept 1-7)
“Secret Horror” by Michael Smith. Color video. A bizarre comedic short/experimental video in which a man is haunted by sheet-wearing ghosts and a blue-glowing drop ceiling. Narrated by Eric Bogosian. Runtime: 13 minutes, 25 seconds.

