If your idea of adventure films is limited to cut-and-paste sequences of folks hucking themselves off cliffs to loud music, then this weekend’s Boulder Adventure Film Festival probably isn’t for you.
Laced with gritty, emotional and contemplative pieces that will leave some viewers shedding tears and others raising their fists, the Adventure Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind Colorado happening delving deep into some controversial international subject matter. More than 30 independent films will be featured Thursday through Saturday at the Boulder Theater (2032 14th St., Boulder) and the b.side lounge (2017 13th St., Boulder).
“The Conviction” shows the protest (and subsequent arrest) of three nuns who are against the war in Iraq, while “Recycled Life” introduces viewers to Central America’s most toxic landfill and its permanent residents. Grizzly bear advocate Charlie Russell takes on the role of surrogate mother to orphaned cubs in “The Edge of Eden: Living with Grizzlies,” and fly-fishing guru Tom Bie describes “Running Down the Man” as “the finest fly-fishing film out there.” If you really need an adrenaline fix, “Aconcagua Speed Flying” ought to do the trick.
Tickets range from $10 for individual films to $50 for a festival pass, with proceeds benefiting Leave No Trace.
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