Slamdance 2008: Documentary Feature Competition
Pageant by Ron Davis, Stewart Halpern
Circus Rosaire, New Edit Premiere (2007, 93 min, USA)
Written/Directed by Robyn Bliley
For nine generations the Rosaire family has entertained audiences all over the world with their legendary animal acts. However, the circus industry is changing and attendance has dramatically declined. The Rosaire's livelihood and future are at risk as they struggle to continue the family tradition.
I Think We're Alone Now, World Premiere (2008, 70 min, USA)
Written/Directed by Sean Donnelly
Labeled "stalkers" by the media, Jeff and Kelly profess their love for the 80's pop icon, Tiffany.
More Shoes, World Premiere (2008, 75 min, USA)
Written/Directed by Lee Kazimir
The story of one individual's 3,000-mile trek across Europe on foot from Madrid to Kiev.
My Mother's Garden, World Premiere (2008, 70 min, USA)
Written/Directed by Cynthia Lester
The story of one woman's extreme attachment to material objects and how her estranged children reunite to help her let go.
Neo-Lounge (2007, 86 min, CHINA)
Written/Directed by Joanna Vasquez Arong
An Italian aristocrat, a Bulgarian jazz singer, a Colombian coroner, a French hair salon entrepreneur, all together for a short moment in time at Beijing's hippest nightspot Neo-Lounge.
Pageant (photo), World Premiere (2008, 95 min, USA)
Written/Directed by Ron Davis and Stewart Halpern
In the talented world of female impersonation, this story follows the lives of five ordinary men as they go to extraordinary lengths to be crowned the 34th Miss Gay America®.
Song Sung Blue, World Premiere (2008, 85 min, USA)
Written/Directed by Greg Kohs
The alternately inspiring and tragic love story of Lightning & Thunder, a home-grown Milwaukee husband and wife singing duo, who pay tribute to the music of Neil Diamond.
Sync or Swim, World Premiere (2008, 100 min, USA)
Written/Directed by Cheryl Furjanic
A splashy look at a marginal sport: U.S.A.'s top synchronized swimmers endure rigorous training and overcome unthinkable obstacles to compete for Olympic glory.
View From the Bridge: Stories from Kosovo, World Premiere (2008, 105 min, USA/KOSOVO)
Written/Directed by John Ealer and Laura Bialis
Peace is for the brave. Told through the first person stories of Serbs, Albanians and Roma (Gypsies), this documentary juxtaposes the nightmares and dreams of Kosovars as it portrays a society trying to build a future while inextricably bound to the past.
Wesley Willis's Joyride, World Premiere (2008, 77 min, USA)
Written/Directed by Chris Bagley and Kim Shively
An underground rock icon and revered artist, the late, great Wesley Willis attracted and offended people from all walks of life. The film follows the prolific and controversial artist on his journey from obscurity to cult hero.