Join us for the Twin Cities Film Fest 2024!

Schedule Of Events:

A Little Family Drama
3:00pm
87 Minutes

Thee Sepulveda Family Reunites To Revive A Cherished Tradition In Honor Of Their Late Grandfather. But As They Come Together, Long-Held Secrets And Simmering Tensions Threaten To Unravel Their Close-Knit Bonds. The Biggest Revelation: Matriarch Anselma's Risky Move To Help Her Grandson Matias Puts Their Family Restaurant And Livelihood At Stake, Forcing Them All To Reassess Their Roles Within The Family.

Blitz
4:45pm
120 Minutes

Sir Steve Mcqueen's "Blitz" Follows The Epic Journey Of George (Elliott Heffernan), A 9-Year-Old Boy In World War Ii London Whose Mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) Sends Him To Safety In The English Countryside. George, Defiant And Determined To Return Home To His Mom And His Grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) In East London, Embarks On An Adventure, Only To Find Himself In Immense Peril, While A Distraught Rita Searches For Her Missing Son.

Written And Directed By Academy And Bafta Award-Winning Mcqueen, The Film Stars Academy And Bafta Award Nominee Ronan And Newcomer Heffernan, With Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua Mcguire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman And Sally Messham Rounding Out The Cast. Mcqueen's Lammas Park Produces Alongside Tim Bevan And Eric Fellner Of Working Title Films, Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan And Michael Schaefer For New Regency, With Producers Anita Overland And Adam Somner.

Mcqueen Reunites With Production Designer Adam Stockhausen ("12 Years A Slave," "Widows"), Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran ("Small Axe"), And Composer Hans Zimmer ("12 Years A Slave"), With Cinematographer Yorick Le Saux ("Little Women") And Makeup Designer Naomi Donne ("No Time To Die").

Community Collage: The Bright Side Of Community
10:00am
30 Minutes

Community Collage Is A Poignant Documentary That Captures The Essence Of A Unique Photography Project Celebrating Mankato, Minnesota's Rich Diversity While Fostering A Deep Sense Of Unity. What Began In 2023 As Three Free Photo Shoots By Photographer Josh Madson Quickly Blossomed Into A Transformative Artistic Endeavor. Over 800 Black-And-White Portraits Were Captured, Highlighting The Faces And Stories From All Walks Of Life. These Portraits Were Then Showcased In A Compelling Installation That Revealed The Beauty And Resilience Within The Community—Especially Meaningful In The Wake Of Political Divisions And Pandemic-Induced Isolation.
As The Project Gained Traction, It Attracted The Backing Of A Foundation That Expanded The Initiative To Include 5,000 Participants, Culminating In A Remarkable 3,000-Square-Foot Photo Installation Set To Debut In September 2024. Having Recently Returned To Minnesota After 20 Years Of Collaborating On High-Profile Campaigns And Collaborations With Icons Like Jason Bell And Annie Leibovitz And Clients Like L'oreal, Vogue, And Nike, Madson Directed The Film To Share The Project's Magic And Impact.
Community Collage: The Bright Side Of Community Transcends Traditional Filmmaking, Serving As A Powerful Testament To Art's Ability To Bring People Together And Ignite Pride, Joy, And Hope For A Brighter Future.

For The Living
7:15pm
120 Minutes

Lisa Effress (Producer) & Tim Roper (Co-Director/Co-Writer) In Attendance! Q&A To Follow The Screening!

In January 1945, After 2 Years As A Prisoner In A Death Camp, 10-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Marcel Zielinksi Embarked On A Perilous 60-Mile Journey By Foot From Auschwitz-Birkenau Through An Active War Zone To Krakow, Poland. A Child's Desperate Search For Any Surviving Family Members. A Journey From Darkness To Light.

Decades Later, 250 Cyclists From 12 Different Countries Traveled To Auschwitz And Re-Traced 84-Year-Old Marcel's Liberation Path As A Collective Act Of Empathy Called Ride For The Living.

Marcel's Dehumanizing Holocaust Experience And The Empathy Demonstrated During Ride For The Living Provide A Stunning Parallel For Humankind's Equally Perilous Journey Between The Two Extremes Of Our Nature: Dehumanization To Empathy. Darkness To Light.

Igniting The Urgent Conversation: When Will We Stop Building Monuments For The Dead And Get Busy Re-Humanizing The Living?

When Will We Finally Say Never Again And Truly Mean It?

Green Works
12:00pm
33 Minutes

Green Works Is A Docuseries That Shares The Personal Journeys Of Five People As They Work Across Industries To Build A More Sustainable Future. Their Stories Spotlight The Powerful Impact Of Green Jobs And The Growing Urgency For More Talent To Contribute Their Skills.

The Third Set Of Films In A Series That Highlights The Impact Of Stem And Skilled Trades Jobs, 3m Has Created Green Works To Build Awareness For The Vast Opportunities Available In The Green Economy And Inspire More Professionals To Join The Effort—No Matter Their Industry, Expertise, Or Experience Level.

Please Note: Seats Not Guaranteed! A Ticket Reservation Does Not Guarantee A Seat To The Screening! Seats Are On A First Come, First Serve Basis. Ticket Reservation List Will Be Set To Overfill The Theater. Tickets Will Be Handed Out On A First Come, First Served Basis To Anyone Waiting In The Will Call Line Until They Are Gone.

Men Of Character
10:15am
59 Minutes

Set Against The Backdrop Of Minnesota's Unique True Team State Meet, Men Of Character Follows The Mounds View High School Track And Field Team On Their Quest To Dethrone The Long-Reigning Champions, Wayzata. Known As The "Evil Empire" And "The Giants," Wayzata Has Held The Title For Years, Making This Meet The Most Prestigious Event Of The Season.

The Documentary Delves Into The Stories Of These Young Athletes, With A Particular Focus On Ryan Wirrer, A Sophomore Pole Vaulter Whose Journey Epitomizes The Team's Core Values. After A Traumatic Accident Mid-Season, Ryan's Determination And Character Led Him To Recover And Perform Beyond Everyone's Expectations At True Team State, Thrusting Mounds View Into The Lead At A Crucial Point In The Meet.

Narrated By Head Coach Fleming, Who Provides Insightful Commentary On The Season's Progression, The Film Also Features Interviews With Various Mounds View Track And Field Athletes. These Voices, From Those Who Performed At The Highest Level To Those Deeply Connected With The Community, Provide A Rich And Comprehensive Narrative. Their Perspectives Underscore The Significance Of Character, Perseverance, And Teamwork In Driving The Team's Pursuit Of Excellence.

Minnesota Lynx Commissioner's Cup
5:30pm
13 Minutes

At The Start Of The Season, The Minnesota Lynx Were Overlooked By Many, Doubted As A Top Contender In The Wnba. But The Lynx Defied The Odds, Fought Through The Criticism, And Rose To The Challenge, Securing Their Place In The Commissioner's Cup Finals. This Film Takes You Inside The Day That Made History, Offering An Intimate, Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Lynx As They Prepared To Face The New York Liberty. Witness The Dedication, Determination, And Teamwork That Led To Their Triumph. From Pre-Game Rituals To The Final Buzzer, And Into The Heart Of The Locker Room Celebration, This Short Film Captures The Essence Of What It Means To Be A Champion.

Nickel Boys
1:45pm
140 Minutes

Based On The Pulitzer Prize Winning Novel By Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys Chronicles The Powerful Friendship Between Two Young African American Men Navigating The Harrowing Trials Of Reform School Together In Florida.

Prayer Warrior: Four Days With Frankie Luvu
5:30pm
25 Minutes

Interviews With Frankie Luvu, A Panther Linebacker Originally From The American Samoa Islands.
What We Didn't Realize Before The Trip Was That His Family And Friends Had Traveled Into Town That Same Weekend. There Was A Crew Of Over 20 People, That Included His Mom And Dad, Whom Had Not Seen Him In 4 Years.

What We Captured Over A Four Day Period Became Much More Than A Simple Agency Project. It Became A Character Study On A Professional Athlete Reaching The Prime Of His Career. What We Were Welcomed Into Was An American Samoan Culture That Is Built On Love, And An Athlete That Is At The Center Of The Hopes And Dreams Of So Many.

Sneak Peek: Days When The Rains Came
7:30pm
97 Minutes

"Days When The Rains Came" Is A Female-Driven Coming-Of-Age Story That Follows A Woman In Her Forties Who Is Stuck In The Mundane Routine Of Family Life. When Her Father Falls Ill, She Returns Home To Take Care Of Him, And In The Process, She's Forced To Confront The Complexities Of Her Relationships With Her Sisters And An Ex-High School Boyfriend And Grapple With The Choices She's Made In Her Life.

"Days When The Rains Came" Is A Female-Driven Coming-Of-Age Story That Follows A Woman In Her Forties Who Is Stuck In The Mundane Routine Of Family Life. When Her Father Falls Ill, She Returns Home To Take Care Of Him, And In The Process, She's Forced To Confront The Complexities Of Her Relationships With Her Sisters And An Ex-High School Boyfriend And Grapple With The Choices She's Made In Her Life.

The Midway Point
11:30am
87 Minutes

Jake, A High Schooler On The Autistic Spectrum, Feels Disillusioned With The World. When He Meets Alice, He Begins To Experience The World In Other Ways. Little Does Jake Know, Alice May Have More In Common With Him Than He Could Imagine.

Wild Hope: Mission Impossible
1:30pm
40 Minutes

Wild Hope: Mission Impossible Tells The Inspiring Story Of How A Late-Career Epiphany Led A "Wacky Genius" To Abandon His Academic Career And Commit Himself To Fighting Global Warming And Biodiversity Collapse, Starting With A Surprising Product - An Impossibly Delicious Plant-Based Hamburger.

Stanford University Biochemist Pat Brown Wanted Nothing More Than To Save The World From Climate Change. When His Research Revealed That Animal Agriculture Was A Major Culprit, He Forged A New Path And Invented The Impossible Burger, A Nutritious, Plant-Based Patty That Uses 96% Less Land, 87% Less Water, And Generates 89% Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Traditional Beef Burgers. Through Groundbreaking Science And Unwavering Commitment, Pat's Mission Transformed The Culinary Landscape—And Provided Real Hope For A More Sustainable And Ethical Food System.

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