This is the official trailer for our next film: Project Nim. It’s the story of a chimpanzee that was taken from its mother and raised as a human child during the 1970′s. The concept was a little whacky to say the least, even for the ’70′s, but the film is an award winning look at a truly compelling story. We’ll be showing it at StageNorth on February 22 beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Don’t miss it.

Just wanted to let everyone know that we have just confirmed that Maggie Kazel will be coming to Washburn to facilitate a discussion after We Were Here on Wednesday, January 25. The film, co-sponsored by PFLAG, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at StageNorth (check out more information about the film in our previous post) and then Maggie will lead a discussion in the theatre immediately after the film.

Maggie is a pretty incredible lady and she has a long history working with HIV and AIDS. She began her work in the field as a nursing assistant when the pandemic reached Minneapolis in the 1980′s, and then served with the Minnesota American Indian AIDS Task Force in prevention for youth.  She has helped with the Quilt Project, and started three initiatives in the Upper Midwest: Nanaandawi’ikwe (Healing Doctor Woman), h.y.p.e. (healthy youth protection education) and Northland HIV Care Provider Network. Maggie also managed Together for Youth, the GLBT support group for youth in the Duluth area.

This is shaping up to be one of our best events of the year and we want to make sure everybody knows about it, so please to pass the word along. Tell someone. Tell everyone. And we’ll see you all at the movies.

This film looks incredible. Simple as that. And I’m not the only one who thinks so. We Were Here has gotten the attention of a lot of people, and for good reason. “Of all the cinematic explorations of the AIDS crisis, not one is more heartbreaking and inspiring than WE WERE HERE…  The humility, wisdom and cumulative sorrow expressed lend the film a glow of spirituality and infuse it with grace,” says Stephen Holden of the New York Times. The film was an official selection for the Sundance Film Festival and the International Film Festival in Berlin. And now thanks to the Bay Area Film Society and PFLAG, it’s coming to little old Washburn, Wisconsin. Don’t miss it. January 25 at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the film and watch the trailer here.

P.S. Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for the Bay Area Film Society’s special event, The Big Night, on March 10, 2012. A great film and a private dinner at the Good Thyme. Tickets are on sale now and seats are limited. Don’t miss out. Send us an e-mail or call (715) 373-5565 to make your reservation. See you at the movies.

Join us this Sunday, January 8 at StageNorth for a screening of the Last Mountain at 6 p.m. and a discussion after the film.

BAFS Poster for the Last Mountain

The next BAFS film is coming up soon. This Sunday, January 8, at 6 p.m. join us for The Last Mountain at StageNorth and a discussion immediately following the film. This is going to be a good one, folks. Don’t miss it. You can find out more about the film and watch the trailer here.

Wayne’s World Fest Tonight! StageNorth @ 7 p.m. In the words of Wayne Campbell, “I’m givin’ you a no-honk guarantee.” It’s going to be awesome. Prepare to Rock.

Can you really afford to miss this? December 30 @ StageNorth. Costumes. Trivia. Party-ing. Oh yeah and we’re showing Wayne’s World. I’ll just assume we’ll see you there.