CHASING CORAL 

Tues, Nov 14 | 7 PM | The City Library

Directed by Jeff Orlowski
93 min | 2017 | USA | Not Rated

 Post-film Skype Q&A  with director Jeff Orlowski.

The director of Chasing Ice returns, turning time-lapse cameras on coral reefs, the nursery of all ocean life.

Winner: Audience Award U.S. Documentary–2017 Sundance Film Festival

Science Movie Night is presented in partnership with Natural History Museum of Utah and The City Library. Environmental films supported by The Nature Conservancy in Utah.

RAISING ZOEY

Thurs, Nov 16 | 7 PM | The City Library

Directed by Dante Alencastre
54 min | 2016 | USA | Not Rated

 Post-film discussion  with Mama Dragons member Lindsay Brunt and son Maxwell, additional panelists TBA.

The moving story of 13-year-old trans activist Zoey Luna and her family's fight for her right to self-identify at school.

Official Selection: 2017 Outfest LGBT Film Festival, 2017 Damn These Heels LGBTQ Film Festival

Presented as part of our Damn These Heels LGBTQ Film Festival year-round programming.

CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER

Tues, Nov 21 | 7 PM | The City Library

Directed by Doug Nichol
104 min | 2016 | USA | Not Rated

 Post-film Skype Q&A  with director Doug Nichol, Ken Alexander (typewriter repairman), and Jeremy Mayer (sculptor known for his assemblage sculptures) moderated by RadioWest host Doug Fabrizio.

Cinematic essay of those who remain loyal to the typewriter as a tool and a muse, and the struggles to keep the machines clicking.

Official Selection: 2016 Telluride Film Festival

Through The Lens presented in partnership with KUER and RadioWest.

DAVID LYNCH: THE ART LIFE 

Wed, Nov 22 | 7 PM | UMFA

Directed by Jon Nguyen, Rick Barnes & Olivia Neergaard-Holm
88 min | 2016 | US & Denmark | Not Rated
Presented in English.

Candid interviews with Lynch provide a rare glimpse into the mind of one of cinema’s most enigmatic visionaries.

Official Selection: 2016 Venice International Film Festival

Presented in partnership with Utah Museum of Fine Arts.