Camden International Film Festival 2008

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What happens to the 705 residents of Crawford, Texas when George W. Bush moves to town? Months after he arrives, Bush declares his candidacy for President, using their town as the perfect set-piece to project a folksy image. Crawford explodes overnight. Droves of tourists buy t-shirts at their brand new stores; the high school band plays at the inauguration; their Baptist pastor calls it a miracle. But with the Iraq War and the arrival of 20,000 protesters in Crawford’s backyards, political conflict mounts in the town itself, pushing a progressive teacher and her student to the brink - and beyond. Soon, tourists stop coming; the stores are boarded up. But the human impact of political stagecraft is far more grave. Now, through the eyes of Crawford’s colorful, dynamic people, comes a unique reflection on the last seven years. ***Click on EXTRAS TAB below for Trailer!***
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In California's Mojave Desert, the US Army has built a "virtual Iraq" - a billion dollar urban warfare simulation - and populated it with hundreds of Iraqi role-players. FULL BATTLE RATTLE, a feature documentary, follows an Army Battalion through the simulation, as they attempt to quell an insurgency and prevent Medina Wasl, a mock Iraqi village, from slipping into civil war. Comic, surreal and poignant, the provides a revelatory look at the soul of the American war machine and, in the battle for Medina Wasl, finds a potent allegory of the Iraq War and the cultural and religious differences that confound America's efforts. Official Selection of the 2008 Berlin Film Festival Special Jury Award for Best Documentary, 2008 SXSW Festival New England Premier ***Click on EXTRAS TAB below for Trailer!***
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Welcome to the 2008 Camden International Film Festival
The Camden International Film Festival is a grass-roots community based organization created in 2004 to sponsor annual documentary film screenings and interaction with filmmakers, panels and other events. The festival exists through community involvement and support and is dedicated to encompassing all that is independent.

Over the past three years documentary features from over 11 countries have been screened in beautiful and unique venues in Camden, Rockport and Rockland Maine. The screenings are followed by intimate Q&A sessions with directors and industry professionals.

Festivities over the weekend also include panels, workshops, photographic exhibits, musical concerts and parties, several that are free and open to the public.
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Happy rated Under Our Skin
on: 9/29/08 5:18 AM
Rated 5.0/5 Stars
Happy rated Under Our Skin
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Rated 5.0/5 Stars
Happy rated Under Our Skin
on: 9/28/08 8:21 AM