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• Feb. 22, 2009 - Champlain Valley Film Society--Show Times

TROUBLE THE WATER

Saturday, March 7 - Willsboro Central School - 8:00 PM

Winner, Grand Prize, 2008 Sundance Film Festival and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary. This is an astonishing story of two people trapped in New Orleans by Katrina's floodwaters. They survive the storm and then seize the chance for a new beginning. Not Rated.

"One of those electrifying, emotional, unforgettable experiences" - Salon.com
"Essential viewing...powerful and poignant" - Entertainment Weekly
"Superb. One of the best documentaries in recent memory" - New York Times
"Stirring. A remarkable story of community resilience" - Los Angeles Times
"A spellbinder...this documentary will pin you to your seat" - Rolling Stone
"Marvelous...brings home the terror and heroism" - Christian Science Monitor

FROZEN RIVER

Saturday, March 21 - Willsboro Central School - 8:00 PM

SPECIAL ***Director Courtney Hunt will introduce her movie which was filmed in Plattsburgh***

Winner of the Best Picture award at last year's Sundance Film Festival. Also nominated for 2 Academy Awards - Best Actress (Melissa Leo) and Best Original Screenplay. This is a powerful story of two single mothers who form an unlikely partnership driving illegal immigrants across the Canadian border. Rated R for some language

"Grade A for this thriller" - Entertainment Weekly
"Restores your faith in American independent films" - Los Angeles Times
"Powerful performances and excellent writing" - USA Today
"Richly rewards our attention" - Time Magazine
"Heartbreaking...and heartmending" - Wall Street Journal
"Melissa Leo's magnificent performance is compelling" - New York Times

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