In honor of International Women’s Day, the Denver Film Society today announced the lineup for the , set to take place at the Sie FilmCenter April 4-9.
This year’s event spotlights stories by and about women “with a high profile, female-centric mix of documentaries, feature presentations and short films,” the Film Society said in a press statement.
“At a time where women are gathering and organizing to make sure their voices are heard, we are thrilled to honor Dolores Huerta, who continues to be a trailblazer when it comes to grassroots organizing, and open the Festival with her film,” said Barbara Bridges, founder of the Women+Film Program, in the statement.
The 2017 festival opens with the documentary “Dolores,” produced by Carlos Santana, which examines Huerta’s labor-rights activism and her work as co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association. Huerta’s story in the movement is often overshadowed by her better-known male counterpart, Cesar Chavez.
Other highlights include a screening of Penny Marshall’s 1992 baseball film “A League of Their Own” to celebrate the Rockies’ home opener on April 7, as well as the documentary “Hungry,” about female chefs and restaurateurs. The screening is part of a program in partnership with the Colorado Restaurant Association and pairs the documentary with a reception catered by local chefs.
Other films, such as “Stories We Tell,” “Unrest” and “Heather Booth: Changing the World,” will include post-film discussions with filmmakers and academics. The festival closes on April 9 with “Sticky Notes,” which follows a dancer struggling to make it in Los Angeles.
Tickets to the opening and closing nights are $20 for Denver Film Society members and $25 for non-members, and include a reception. Tickets to the “Hungry” screening and reception are also $20 for DFS members and $25 for non-members. Complete festival passes are $100 ($90 for members), and individual tickets are on sale for $10-$12.
Check out the full schedule and buy passes at .
