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Free Movie Night 7:30 pm St. John School of the Arts, Cruz Bay TAKING ROOT: The Vision of Wangari Maathai by Lisa Merton and Alan Dater (80 min) 2008 The filmmakers will be present for questions and answers after the screening. This award-winning documentary tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights and defend democracy – a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration. Please click on the image of Wangari to learn more about her awe-inspiring story. nnnnnnnnnnnnnn “It is the people who must save the environment. It is the people who must make their leaders change. And we cannot be intimidated. So we must stand up for what we believe in.”xWangari Maathai xxx Meet the Filmmakers! Lisa Merton began her career as a weaver. She studied textile design and weaving in Scandinavia and, after returning to the U.S., worked professionally as a weaver for ten years. It was not until she started making films in 1989 that she fulfilled her intent to weave images that could inspire social change. She has a Masters in Teaching English and has taught English as a second language in multi-cultural classrooms. She brings her interest in education, cultural diversity, and social change, as well as her skill as a craftsman, to the filmmaking process. Meet the Filmmakers! Meet the Filmmakers! Alan Dater graduated from Goddard College in 1965 with a B.A. in philosophy. He began his film career in New York City, shortly thereafter working on documentaries as a freelance soundman and later as a director/cameraman. Many of these productions were broadcast on the major U.S. networks and include Lifeline, an Emmy Award-winning medical documentary series for NBC; The Body Human, an Emmy Award-winning medical series for CBS; and various National Geographic specials. Dater has gained extensive experience in film and video from working on many productions on the arts, social issues and education as well as projects for the corporate world. These productions include the feature film Hi Mom, directed by Brian De Palma and starring Robert De Niro, and the documentary Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music. After moving to Vermont, Dater continued his freelance career and began producing independent films.

Free Movie Night 7:00 pm Sputnik Bar, Coral Bay WASTE LAND by Lucy Walker (98 min) 2010 The uplifting story of Brazilian artist Vik Muniz and a lively group of “catadores”, or pickers of recyclable materials, who find a way out of the world’s largest garbage dump in Rio to the most prestigious auction house in London via the surprising transformation of refuse into contemporary art. “The moment when one thing turns into another is the most beautiful moment”xx– Vik Muniz Waste Land was the first film ever to win the Audience Awards at both Sundance and Berlin International Film Festivals. The much celebrated film also won this year’s Audience Awards at Full Frame, Provincetown and Maui film festivals, as well as the Amnesty International Award at Berlin, and the $25,000 Target Best Documentary Award at the Dallas International Film Festival. Meet the filmmaker! Meet the Filmmaker! Lucy Walker has directed four feature documentary films, two of which premiered at Sundance 2010. She grew up in London, began directing plays in high school, studied at Oxford University, and won a Fulbright Scholarship to attend New York University’s Graduate Film Program where she earned her MFA. Ms Walker is best known for directing four feature documentary films: Devil’s Playground (2002), Blindsight (2006), Countdown to Zero (2010), and Waste Land (2010). Click here for a recent NPR interview featuring Lucy Walker’s film Waste Land! Pre-Show Dinner – 6:00 PM at Sputnik Please help us welcome award-winning director Lucy Walker to St John. Join us before the show for a special dinner with the filmmaker. Please contact us for reservations: info@stjohnfilm.com

Free Movie Night 7:00 pm Sputnik Bar, Coral Bay 776-6644 PLAYING FOR CHANGE: PEACE THROUGH MUSIC by Mark Johnson and Johnathan Walls (83min) 2009 In this story of hope, struggle, perseverance and joy, the Playing For Change team traveled the globe with a single minded passion to connect the world through music. Their ambitious journey took them from post-apartheid South Africa, through the ancient sites of the Middle East, to the remote beauty of the Himalayas and beyond. Along the way, they filmed and recorded more than 100 musicians, largely outdoors in parks, plazas and promenades, in doorways, on cobblestone streets and amid hilly pueblos. Each captured performance creates a new mix in which the artists are essentially all performing together, albeit hundreds or thousands of miles apart. This is the story of an unparalleled international musical collaboration and its remarkable power of redemption. bbbbbbbbbbb bbbbbbbbbb POT LUCK DINNER & RAFFLE: Food, Fun & Fabulous Prizes! 6:00 pm, Sputnik 776-6644 Join us before the show for our second annual Pot Luck Dinner and Raffle. Tickets will be sold at the door: $5 each or 5 for $20. Proceeds will help us continue the Free Film Series for the benefit of St John. Thanks for your continued support! Please contact Rea at info@stjohnfilm.com to sign up for your Pot Luck dish. Julietta will have some of her famous rotis for sale, but only while they last! Bring a dish to share and a comfy chair…and get ready to Raffle! Chairs will be provided, although seating will be limited. St John Film recommends that you arrive early and bring a cushion to put in your seat. It just feels nicer! If you plan on arriving late, it’s always best to bring your own beach chair. fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff A portion of the night’s proceeds will benefit the Playing For Change Foundation. Click on the yellow logo for more information about their inspired mission. St John Film will also share proceeds from this event with our partners at Sputnik. We look forward to another rewarding season of Tuesday night films with good food and friends at Sputnik in Coral Bay. fAs always, the film is free. Hope to see you there!

LEARNING TO SEA by Ziggy Livnat (45 min) 2003                                           Narrated by Martin Sheen A Different Point of View A comparative visual exploration of animal evolution and behaviors in two seas separated by over 7000 miles. Three years in the making, “Learning to Sea” is a multiple award-winning documentary exploring the evolution of marine life in the Red Sea and the Caribbean Sea. With never before seen footage and amazing portraits of sea creatures, this underwater voyage immerses us in a vibrant, liquid universe creating compassion for the preservation of our marine ecosystems. werhgf fgjkkllllkjhh WELCOME VETERANS! VETERANS PRESENTATION 6:30 pm                                                                    Cinnamon Bay Campground, St John Please join us before the show as we honor veterans from the VI and beyond. Distinguished guests will include members of Team River Runner, as they are hosted by our local American Legion Post 131. Click to read about TRR on St. John.  Click for a video of TRR on St. John.