CURRENT EVENTS:

Mesoamérica Resiste Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 6:00 pm Admissions Auditorium, Robert Scott Small Building (old library) at the College of Charleston FREE and open to the public The Beehive Design Collective is proud to present Mesoamérica Resiste, a huge visual depiction about globalization in the western hemisphere that's been years in the making. The Beehive will talk, answer questions, and share in a honey treats reception. For more information on the Beehive Collective: www.beehivecollective.org

War on Terror: Inside / Out—Photographs by Christopher Sims and Stacy Pearsall Jan 23rd - Feb 27th Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 23rd, 5 - 7 Artist Lectures: Friday, Jan. 23rd Sims at 4pm, Pearsall at 4:30pm Room 309, Simons Center for the Arts Online Exhibition »

War on Terror: Inside / Out—Photographs by Christopher Sims and Stacy Pearsall juxtaposes the work of two artists: Sims' photographs capture simulated Iraqi and Afghani villages in the US where troops train prior to their overseas deployment; while Pearsall, a military photographer, shows troops in the field in Iraq and Afghanistan. Presented by the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and co-sponsored by the Center for the Documentary at the College of Charleston

And The Award Goes To... Center for the Documentary at the College of Charleston hosts a pre-Oscar screening of two Academy Award-nominated documentary films: Man On Wire - February 17 - 6 pm Encounter At The End Of The World - February 17 - 8 pm The American Theater is located at 446 King Street in downtown Charleston. FREE ADMISSION

SPRING 2009 SCREENINGS:

{Southern Circuit Film Series}
The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of Southern Arts Federation, and is co-sponsored in Charleston by the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and the Center for the Documentary at the College of Charleston.

Tru Loved
Friday, Feb. 6, 8pm
Room 309 Simons Center for the Arts
The filmmakers will be available for Q&A after the screening.

About the Film: A teenage daughter of lesbian mothers, Tru struggles as an outsider at her new high school in a conservative Southern California town until high school quarterback Lodell takes an interest in her. With Antonio Brown (Producer) and Stewart Wade (Director)
Film Trailer

Random Lunacy: Videos from the Road Less Traveled Friday, Mar. 13, 8pm Recital Hall, Simons Center for the Arts The filmmakers will be available for Q&A after the screening. About the Film: Random Lunacy is a documentary that chronicles the life and adventures of Poppa Neutrino and his talented vagabond family. With Victor Zimet (Producer/Director) and Stephanie Silber (Producer/Director) Film Trailer

'Bama Girl
Friday, Apr. 17, 8pm
Recital Hall, Simons Center for the Arts
The filmmakers will be available for Q&A after the screening.

About the Film: The Crimson Tide's homecoming has a rich history, tied into centuries of privilege, old money and racial exclusivity. This powerful and enlightening documentary follows Jessica Thomas's quest to become Homecoming Queen at the University of Alabama. With Rachel Goslins (Producer/Director)
Film website

EVENT ARCHIVE
FALL 2008 SCREENINGS:

Comeback A film by Maximilian Plettau Wednesday October 22, 2008 at 5:30pm Education Center, Room 118 - FREE ADMISSION In a bleak attic in Munich, we find former German middleweight boxing champion Jürgen "The Rock" Hartenstein training to make his comeback. For months, he has been phoning promoters in the US because he needs a win against an American boxer to mark his return, six years after massive losses forced him to quit. His chance finally comes in Philadelphia, to fight against the odds, knowing that this is his moment. Q & A Session with Jürgen after the screening.

{Southern Circuit Film Series}
The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of Southern Arts Federation, and is co-sponsored in Charleston by the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and the Center for the Documentary at the College of Charleston.

Shame A film by Mohammed Nagvi Friday, Sept. 5, 8pm Room 309 - Simons Center for the Arts - FREE ADMISSION In a remote village of Pakistan, Mukhtaran Mai’s life changed when she was brutally punished for a crime allegedly committed by her brother. Naqvi’s compelling documentary beautifully portrays Mai’s tragic journey and redemptive transformation. The filmmaker will be available for Q&A after the screening.

Beyond the Call A film by Adrian Belic Friday, Oct. 10, 8pm Room 309 - Simons Center for the Arts - FREE ADMISSION Ed Artis, James Laws, and Walt Ratterman are three middle-aged men whose idea of adventure is taking desperately needed food and medicine into the world’s most forbidding yet naturally beautiful places, often at the front lines of war. The filmmaker will be available for Q&A after the screening.

Tjúba Tén (The Wet Season) and Other Experimental Ethnographies
A film by Ben Russell
Friday, Nov. 7, 8pm
Room 309 - Simons Center for the Arts - FREE ADMISSION

Recorded in the jungle of Bendekondre, Suriname, Tjúba Tén (The Wet Season) is composed of community-generated performances, reenactments, and extemporaneous recordings of the villagers. The filmmaker will be available for Q&A after the screening.

More Info: www.dimeshow.com/films.htm