Friday, April 1 - Thursday, April 7
Nightly at 7:00 & 9:00 with additional Wed., Sat. and Sun. matinees at (2:00) & 4:30pm.
ASSITED LIVING follows 27-year-old Todd through his final day of work as a janitor at a nursing home. Todd smokes pot frequently on the job, which allows him to enjoy the surreal environment of the assisted living facility. He also breaks the monotony of his days with entertaining—and extremely unprofessional—diversions involving the residents: he rides through the halls in borrowed wheelchairs; he plays pool and Scrabble with them; he even “plays God” on the telephone, giving residents the illusion of speaking to their departed loved ones in heaven. But however much these activities cheer the seniors, Todd’s behavior angers the staff and undermines the policies of the home.
It is ultimately Todd’s interactions with Mrs. 
Pearlman—a beautiful resident who longs for a visit from her son—that jeopardize his job. Mrs. Pearlman, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, has difficulty
distinguishing the real world from her memories of it. As her odd friendship with Todd develops, she begins to mistake the janitor for her son. 
When Todd in turn begins to assume the role, he rediscovers his
own humanity and instigates a transformation for them both. For more info, check out the Official Website.
MEET THE FILMMAKERS! Reserve Tickets
for the Film Premiere and Parties NOW!
Written & directed by Elliot Greenebaum. Produced by Alan Oxman, Archie Borders, Elliot Greenebaum &
Alex Laskey. With Michael Bonsignore, Maggie Riley, Nancy Jo Boone, Malerie Boone, Hance Purcell, Kathy
Hogan, Jose Albovias, and The Staff & Residents of the Masonic Homes of Kentucky playing themselves. In English. 35mm. U.S.A. 2003. Running time: 77 minutes. Showtimes: Nightly at 7:00 & 9:00 with additional Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at (2:00) & 4:30pm.
"A transforming, moving experience." - The New Yorker.
"Surprisingly fresh and quite moving." - Newsday.
"Filled with observant, graceful touches that suggest the assured hand of a veteran filmmaker." - Washington Post.
ALSO SHOWING
Friday, April 1 - Thursday, April 7
Showtimes: Nightly at 6:15, 8:00 & 9:45. Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:00.
eating out
Caleb is a hunky poli-sci major with an affection for aggressive girls. Gwen is an aggressive girl who falls for gay acting boys. It's a match made in therapy. In a plan hatched by his crafty gay roommate Kyle, Caleb finds himself pretending to be gay to woo Gwen, but their scheme is thwarted when Gwen decides that Caleb would be the perfect catch for her own gay roommate, Marc—the object of Kyle’s affection. Caleb is faced with a confusing proposition. Gwen wonders if she'll ever find a straight guy. Marc can't tell why the new guy is so hot and cold. And Kyle watches the two loves of his life leave him behind. Written & directed by Q. Allan Brocka. Staring Scott Lunsford, Jim Verraros and Emily Stiles. Runningtime: 90 mins. Showtimes: Nightly at 6:15, 8:00 & 9:45. Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:00.
"... simply one of the funniest, sexiest gay films I've seen in a really long time"
-- Ryan James Kim, The Advocate
"This riotous, raucous, and racy debut feature is bound to please. Q. Allan Brocka is one of the new bloods of Queer Cinema... he may well be the next John Waters!" -- Paul Andrew, Melbourne Voice
Friday, April 8 - Tuesday, April 12
Undiscovered Gems
California Film Institute, IndieWIRE, and the Roxie team up to present IndieWIRE Undiscovered Gems, a selection from indieWIRE’s list of the Top Undistributed Films of 2004. An online film publication that Variety calls a “must read” for the independent film community, indieWIRE compiles such a list annually, based on hundreds of screenings at festivals worldwide, and its Top Undistributed Films list has been an invaluable resource for acquisitions executives for the past seven years. Since the 2004 list’s January publication, several of the films being screened are in the process of securing domestic distribution. This six-day series is a rare opportunity to see a selection of some of the finest festival films from around the world and, we hope, help those still searching for distribution.
Friday, April 8th. 8:30 only
ALSO SHOWING
ASSITED LIVING follows 27-year-old Todd through his final day of work as a janitor at a nursing home. Todd smokes pot frequently on the job, which allows him to enjoy the surreal environment of the assisted living facility. He also breaks the monotony of his days with entertaining—and extremely unprofessional—diversions involving the residents: he rides through the halls in borrowed wheelchairs; he plays pool and Scrabble with them; he even “plays God” on the telephone, giving residents the illusion of speaking to their departed loved ones in heaven. But however much these activities cheer the seniors, Todd’s behavior angers the staff and undermines the policies of the home.
It is ultimately Todd’s interactions with Mrs. "A transforming, moving experience." - The New Yorker.
ALSO SHOWING
eating out Caleb is a hunky poli-sci major with an affection for aggressive girls. Gwen is an aggressive girl who falls for gay acting boys. It's a match made in therapy.
In a plan hatched by his crafty gay roommate Kyle, Caleb finds himself pretending to be gay to woo Gwen, but their scheme is thwarted when Gwen decides that Caleb would be the perfect catch for her own gay roommate, Marc—the object of Kyle’s affection.
Caleb is faced with a confusing proposition. Gwen wonders if she'll ever find a straight guy. Marc can't tell why the new guy is so hot and cold. And Kyle watches the two loves of his life leave him behind. Written & directed by Q. Allan Brocka. Staring Scott Lunsford, Jim Verraros and Emily Stiles. Runningtime: 90 mins. Showtimes: Nightly at 6:15, 8:00 & 9:45. Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:00.
"... simply one of the funniest, sexiest gay films I've seen in a really long time"
Friday, April 15 - Wednesday, April 20
Double Dare Double Dare is a double-barreled, action-packed documentary about two Hollywood stuntwomen, Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell. They have been set on fire, thrown off buildings, dragged by wild horses and hit by cars. As Hollywood stuntwomen, they are the anonymous, blue-collar heroines of film and television, taking the hits that make actors into stars. They stand in for the rare female action-hero, the typical "damsel in distress," and everything in between.
Double Dare explores the lives of Jeannie and Zoë, the stunt doubles for Wonder Woman and Xena: Warrior Princess, as they face the challenges of a dangerous and male-dominated profession. The real women behind these two world-famous icons are at drastically different crossroads in their lives. One, a grandmother, struggles with the aging process and Hollywood's dearth of older female roles; the other, a young woman, is brash and unaware of the history that has preceded her in this notoriously macho field. When Jeannie becomes a mentor for Zoë, these two women from opposite sides of the world and opposite ends of their careers find a way to survive in the industry together.
ALSO SHOWING:
Filmed across three continents, in five languages, MONDOVINO is an epic exploration into the modern world of wine weaves together multiple family sagas, uncovering a complex tapestry of rivalries, alliances and conspiracies—all stemming from the production, distribution and consumption of one of the oldest, most respected, and still-affordable luxuries remaining. From growers to conglomerates, peasants to billionaires, writer/director and sometimes sommelier Jonathan Nossiter (Sunday, Signs & Wonders) gives voice to those who create, critique and do commerce in wine, serving up a varied and sometimes controversial glimpse into something everyone enjoys, but few know much about. Official Web Site. With Michael Broadbent, Hubert de Montille, Aime Guibert, Jonathan Nossiter, Robert Parker, Michel Rolland, Neal Rosenthal. MPAA Rating: PG-13. 2004. USA/France. Runningtime: 132 minutes. Showtimes: Nightly at 7:00 & 9:30. Additional Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:30.
Friday, April 22 - Thursday, April 28
Voices In Wartime Voices in Wartime is a feature-length documentary that delves into the experience of war through powerful images and the words of poets – unknown and world-famous.
Poets around the world, from the United States and Colombia to Britain and Nigeria to Iraq and India, share their poetry and experiences of war. Soldiers, journalists, historians and experts on combat interviewed in Voices in Wartime add diverse perspectives on war’s effects on soldiers, civilians and society. For more info, log onto voicesinwartime.com. Director: Rick King. 2005. Not Rated. USA. Running time: 74 mins. "It's a potent mix... This is a film that provides a context and perspective that's too often missing from the national conversation about armed conflict." -- Jonathan Curiel, SF Chronicle
ALSO SHOWING
Double Dare Double Dare is a double-barreled, action-packed documentary about two Hollywood stuntwomen, Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell. They have been set on fire, thrown off buildings, dragged by wild horses and hit by cars. As Hollywood stuntwomen, they are the anonymous, blue-collar heroines of film and television, taking the hits that make actors into stars. They stand in for the rare female action-hero, the typical "damsel in distress," and everything in between.
Double Dare explores the lives of Jeannie and Zoë, the stunt doubles for Wonder Woman and Xena: Warrior Princess, as they face the challenges of a dangerous and male-dominated profession. The real women behind these two world-famous icons are at drastically different crossroads in their lives. One, a grandmother, struggles with the aging process and Hollywood's dearth of older female roles; the other, a young woman, is brash and unaware of the history that has preceded her in this notoriously macho field. When Jeannie becomes a mentor for Zoë, these two women from opposite sides of the world and opposite ends of their careers find a way to survive in the industry together.
ALSO SHOWING:
Filmed across three continents, in five languages, MONDOVINO is an epic exploration into the modern world of wine weaves together multiple family sagas, uncovering a complex tapestry of rivalries, alliances and conspiracies—all stemming from the production, distribution and consumption of one of the oldest, most respected, and still-affordable luxuries remaining. From growers to conglomerates, peasants to billionaires, writer/director and sometimes sommelier Jonathan Nossiter (Sunday, Signs & Wonders) gives voice to those who create, critique and do commerce in wine, serving up a varied and sometimes controversial glimpse into something everyone enjoys, but few know much about. Official Web Site. With Michael Broadbent, Hubert de Montille, Aime Guibert, Jonathan Nossiter, Robert Parker, Michel Rolland, Neal Rosenthal. MPAA Rating: PG-13. 2004. USA/France. Runningtime: 132 minutes. Showtimes: Nightly at 9:15. Additional Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees at (3:45),
Friday, April 29 - Thursday, May 5
The Film Arts Foundation co-presents:
"The Girl from Monday embodies maverick filmmaker Hal Hartley's signature use of a calculated aesthetic and frank dialogue. It may surprise die-hard fans with its sexual explicitness and playful tone. Hartley himself calls it a "fake sci-fi movie," but in keeping with his reputation, he has loaded The Girl from Monday with provocative ideas.
A creature drops into the ocean from a distant constellation called Monday. She inhabits the body of a stunningly beautiful girl and begins a search for her friend, whom she expects is in trouble. The world, as it exists, is in turmoil. It is after the "great revolution," and prominent executive Jack Bell is not eager to turn her in. He is struggling with his own demons after helping orchestrate the dictatorship of the new city-state and establishing the Human Value Reform Act. Citizens are now a public offering on the stock exchange: each time they have sex and remain unattached, their value increases.
Paralleling this future world to our own fills The Girl from Monday with irony. The film's "special effects" consist in the fact that it is sexy, fun, and exhilarating. But don't think you can escape without thinking."-- John Cooper, Sundance Film Festival.
The Girl From Monday includes Sabrina Lloyd from the new hit CBS show
"Numbers," Bill Sage, Leo Fitzpatrick, Tatiana Abracos, and Edie Falco. Written & Directed by Hal Hartley. DV. USA. 2005. Runnting time: 84 mins. Showtimes: Nightly at 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00. Additional Wed, Sat. & Sun matinees at 2:00 & 4:00.
"Attention-grabbing. -- Robert Avila, SF Bay Guardian
ALSO SHOWING
Presents The San Francisco Independent Film Festival is proud to present THE CENTURY OF THE SELF, a four-hour British documentary which “ponders the impact Freud's theories had on 20th century culture, particularly the way psychological ideas muddied the distinctions between consumerism, politics, democracy and advertising.” -Dennis Harvey, Variety.
We live today in a society dominated by the self and its feelings. "Remarkable. This is four hours of sheer brilliance, a film with the insight into contemporary life that usually takes scholars a full century's distance to acquire."
Awful Normal
When Karen and Celesta Davis were molested in 1978, little was being done about sexual abuse. Their parent’s inaction was not questioned as they continued to keep up a relationship with this ‘friend’ of the family. Twenty-five years later, the now-grown women continue to be haunted by the abuse and denial, and so embark on a journey to find their perpetrator. In this real-life documentation of confrontation and recovery, we follow Celesta and Karen as they face head-on their demons and their courage. Producer/Director: Celesta Davis (US 2004) 76 min
Saturday, April 9th
Down to the Bone
Winner of two major prizes at Sundance 2004 and nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards, this is the empathetic first feature by Debra Granik. In wintry, economically depressed upstate New York, Irene struggles to raise two sons, keep her dying marriage together and manage a secret cocaine habit. It is in rehab that she is re-awakened to life and to love through an affair with a nurse named Bob, only to find betrayal in the companionship. Vera Farmiga gives a powerful performance as Irene in this intelligent and reflective story of addiction in modern small-town America. Writers: Debra Granik, Richard Lieske. Director: Debra Granik (US 2004) 101 min.
Sunday, April 10th, 8:30 only
Dear Pillow
Bryan Poyser’s striking debut is a brave story of contemporary loneliness and obsession that has been compared by Variety to the works of Todd Solondz and Larry Clark. Wes, an awkward and frustrated teenager, forms an unlikely friendship with an older man, Dusty, who lives in the same apartment complex and who writes for a porn magazine called Dear Pillow. Grappling with themes of sexual alienation and isolation,
Poyser’s film is at once unsettling and believable, earning him a well-deserved IFP Independent Spirit nomination. Producer/Editor: Jacob Vaughn. Writer/Director: Bryan Poyser (US 2004) 84 min.
Monday, April 11th, 8:30 only
Liberia: An Uncivil War
This award-winning documentary from Jonathan Stack (co-director of The Farm: Angola, USA) takes viewers to the front lines of battle for Liberia, between oppressive leader Charles Taylor and a rebel group known as Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy. With interviews and sometimes brutal verite footage of the fighting, Stack and co-director James Brabazon offer a harrowing, inside report on an embattled country whose struggles have been ignored by the US government and overshadowed by the media’s spotlight on other parts of the world. Producers/Directors: James Brabazon, Jonathan Stack (US 2004) 99 min.
Tuesday, April 12th, 8:30 only.
House of the Tiger King
David Flamholc’s stranger-than-fiction documentary follows British explorer Tahir Shah on a search for Paititi, the lost city of Incan gold. As the persistent Shah drags the film crew deep into the Peruvian jungle - battling river currents, torrential weather, fever, culture-clash and extortion - the project begins to unravel. Whether the expedition is successful soon becomes an afterthought, as Flamholc captures the essence of discovery in this hilarious and entertaining trek of soul-searching perseverance and will. Producer: Leon Flamholc. Writer/Director: David Flamholc (Sweden/UK 2005) 106 min.
Friday, April 8 - Wednesday, April 13
Nightly at 7:00. Wed. Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:30.
Pearlman—a beautiful resident who longs for a visit from her son—that jeopardize his job. Mrs. Pearlman, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, has difficulty
distinguishing the real world from her memories of it. As her odd friendship with Todd develops, she begins to mistake the janitor for her son. When Todd in turn begins to assume the role, he rediscovers his
own humanity and instigates a transformation for them both. For more info, check out the Official Website.
MEET THE FILMMAKERS! Reserve Tickets
for the Film Premiere and Parties NOW!
Written & directed by Elliot Greenebaum. Produced by Alan Oxman, Archie Borders, Elliot Greenebaum &
Alex Laskey. With Michael Bonsignore, Maggie Riley, Nancy Jo Boone, Malerie Boone, Hance Purcell, Kathy
Hogan, Jose Albovias, and The Staff & Residents of the Masonic Homes of Kentucky playing themselves. In English. 35mm. U.S.A. 2003. Running time: 77 minutes. Nightly at 7:00. Wed. Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:30.
"Surprisingly fresh and quite moving." - Newsday.
"Filled with observant, graceful touches that suggest the assured hand of a veteran filmmaker." - Washington Post.
Friday, April 8 - Thursday, April 14
Showtimes: Nightly at 6:15, 8:00 & 9:45. Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:00.
-- Ryan James Kim, The Advocate
"This riotous, raucous, and racy debut feature is bound to please. Q. Allan Brocka is one of the new bloods of Queer Cinema... he may well be the next John Waters!" -- Paul Andrew, Melbourne Voice
Nightly at 7:00 & 9:00. Additional Wed., Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:00. 
The film follows Jeannie and Zoë’s daily struggles to stay employed, stay thin and stay sane-- against the backdrops of Xena, Wonder Woman, 6 Feet Under, and Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. It features interviews with Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Lucy Lawless and Lynda Carter. Double Dare is directed by Amanda Micheli who received an Academy Award, the IDA award and a national PBS broadcast for her first film, Just for the Ride. Directed, photographed and produced by Amanda Micheli. For much more information, jump into doubledarethemovie.com. Showtimes: Nightly at 7:00 & 9:00. Additional Wed., Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:00.
Friday, April 15th - Wednesday, April 20th
Nightly at 7:00 & 9:30. Additional Sat. & Sun. mats at (2:00) & 4:30.
Nightly at 6:15 & 7:45. Additional Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees at (2:00).
Showtimes: Nightly at 6:15 & 7:45. Additional Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees at (2:00).
Friday, April 22nd - Thursday, April 28th
Nightly at 7:00, 9:00. Additional Sat., & Sun. matinees at (2:00), 4:30.
The film follows Jeannie and Zoë’s daily struggles to stay employed, stay thin and stay sane-- against the backdrops of Xena, Wonder Woman, 6 Feet Under, and Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. It features interviews with Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Lucy Lawless and Lynda Carter. Double Dare is directed by Amanda Micheli who received an Academy Award, the IDA award and a national PBS broadcast for her first film, Just for the Ride. Directed, photographed and produced by Amanda Micheli. For much more information, jump into doubledarethemovie.com. Showtimes: Nightly at 7:00, 9:00. Additional Sat., & Sun. matinees at (2:00), 4:30.
Friday, April 22nd - Thursday, April 28th.
Nightly at 9:15. Additional Wed., Sat., & Sun. matinees at (3:45),
Nightly at 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00. Additional Wed, Sat. & Sun matinees at 2:00 & 4:00. 
Hal Hartley's
The Girl From Monday
HAL HARTLEY IN PERSON! Saturday, April 30 after the 8:00 pm show and Sunday, May 1 after the4:00 & 6:00pm shows. Be sure to R.S.V.P. SEE THE TRAILER NOW!
"Sci Fi as scary as real life -- John McMurtrie, SF Chronicle
"Flaky, funny, and sexy" -- Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
"A snarky satire of consumerism in the guise of pseudo sci-fi."
-- Sean Axmaker,
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Hartley Changes Tune at Sundance" -- Indiewire
"Free to Investigate": Hal Hartley -- GreenCine Interview
Friday, April 29 - Thursday, May 5
Parts 1&2: Nightly at 6:30. Additional Sat. & Sun. matinees at 2:00.
Parts 3&4: Nightly at 8:40. Additional Sat. & Sun matinees at 4:10.
THE CENTURY OF THE SELF
To 'be oneself' is no longer considered selfish but healthy and virtuous. THE CENTURY OF THE SELF shows how this revolution in how we see ourselves happened over the past 100 years. It asks if this has really been a liberation of the self or if it has just made us more vulnerable to being manipulated and controlled by those in power? To many in both politics and business this triumph of the self is the ultimate expression of democracy – power has finally moved to the people. This series examines the validity of that idea while recounting the extraordinary role members of the Freud family have played in fostering and encouraging this irresistible rise of the self, from Sigmund to Matthew.
This 4-part documentary will be shown as two programs. The admission for Parts 1 & 2 is $8:00, $4.00 for seniors. The admission for Parts 3 & 4 is $4.00 for everyone. Directed, written and produced by Adam Curtis. 2004 UK. DV. Runningtime: 240 minutes. Don't forget to check out SF Indie Fest. Showtimes: Parts 1&2: Nightly at 6:30. Additional Sat. & Sun. matinees at 2:00. Parts 3&4: Nightly at 8:40. Additional Sat. & Sun matinees at 4:10.
-- Mick LaSalle, SF Chronicle
"A fascinating viewpoint...there's nary a dull moment between wonderful archival clips and an extraordinary interview roster that encompasses strategists Dick Morris and Philip Gould, actress Celeste Holm (who shared Marilyn Monroe's psychiatrist), est founder Werner Erhardt, Mario Cuomo, surviving relatives of Freud and Bernaise, and many others." - SF Bay Guardian.
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