ձ鰿ұѰٴ. Film festivals with a conscience are not hard to findin Colorado, but rarely do they feature thebreadth and depth of subject matter thatdoes. The festival, which began in 1979, offerseverything from short environmental documentaries shot on iPhones to epic nonfiction features on political, spiritual and humanitarian topics, such as the healing-focused “Almost Sunrise,” which followstwo Iraq veterans on a 2,700-mile foot trek across America. This year’s 38th Mountainfilm will screen more than 150films (mostly shorts) as well as offering trademark non-film offerings such asinteractive talks, a symposium (this year’s topic: “National Parks”), free community events, filmmakers, a gallery walk and other outdoor programming (hello, ice cream social). Guests this year include Sarah Marquis, Paul Nicklen, Pasang Llamu and “Wild” author Cheryl Strayed, plus free Base Camp Outdoor Theatre screenings starting May 25. Events continue at various venues in Telluride through May 30. Call 970-728-4123 or visit.
