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Missoula!</big><br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family:
'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: 12px;"><b>Missoula, Montana</b>.
Starting Friday, February 19th the Big Sky Documentary Film
Festival will begin 10 days of non-stop reality. With over 200
films from across the world to choose from in 5 venues across
downtown Missoula (The Wilma, The Crystal, The Roxy, The Top Hat
and Shakespeare & Co) the event definitely features
something for everyone. In addition to regular film screenings,
the festival features many special events.<br>
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<b>OPENING NIGHT FREE FILM - FEBRUARY 19 @ 6 PM - </b>Thanks to
major festival sponsor HBO Documentary Films, we are
screening MAVIS!,<b> </b>the first feature documentary on
gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and
her family group, The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of
the ’60s and hits like <i>I’ll Take You There</i> in the ’70s,
to funked-up collaborations with Prince and her recent albums
with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots,
kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way. Come
early, doors open at 5p and it's first come, first serve.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family:
'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: 12px;"><b><a
href="http://tracker.vendini.com:81/e/ImkRZK9E2k5EW7A5R-Qflg%7E%7E/AAAAAQA%7E/RgRYp-RpP0EIAOsUDJxW9stIDWVtYWlsQ2FtcGFpZ25CCgADaV_FVpggz65SG3dlc3RyaWRnZWNyZWF0aXZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbVAGMTY5OTAzUQQAAAABRQEyRLZodHRwOi8vd3d3LmJpZ3NreWZpbG1mZXN0Lm9yZy9mZXN0aXZhbC9maWxtcy0yMDE2LWZpbmFsL2NhdGVnb3J5L2x1Y3lfd2Fsa2VyX3JldHJvc3BlY3RpdmUvODA_Y2FtcGFpZ25JRD0xNjk5MDMmcGF0cm9uSUQ9NDI0Nzc4OTU2JmxpbmtOdW09MyZtZW1iZXJJRD00ZGZhYzViMGYzMTQwYjFlYjQzN2ZjYTkwZjA4MjNjNkceeyJYLVZJRCI6IjQyNDc3ODk1NjoxNjk5MDM6RSJ9"
target="_blank">LUCY WALKER RETROSPECTIVE </a>- </b> Walker, a
British director whose films include features THE CRASH REEL and
WASTELAND has earned more than 80 awards and two Academy Award
nominations. BSDFF will feature her entire body of work the
first weekend (Feb 20-21), as well as a new virtual reality
project at The Rocky Mountain School of Photography Feb 22-26
(9a-5p) (Free admission). <br>
<br>
<b><a
href="http://tracker.vendini.com:81/e/36Ooqo1WV90WWwWUQu69RQ%7E%7E/AAAAAQA%7E/RgRYp-RpP0EIAOsUDJxW9stIDWVtYWlsQ2FtcGFpZ25CCgADaV_FVpggz65SG3dlc3RyaWRnZWNyZWF0aXZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbVAGMTY5OTAzUQQAAAABRQEzRH9odHRwOi8vd3d3LmJpZ3NreWZpbG1mZXN0Lm9yZy9kb2NzaG9wLz9jYW1wYWlnbklEPTE2OTkwMyZwYXRyb25JRD00MjQ3Nzg5NTYmbGlua051bT00Jm1lbWJlcklEPTRkZmFjNWIwZjMxNDBiMWViNDM3ZmNhOTBmMDgyM2M2Rx57IlgtVklEIjoiNDI0Nzc4OTU2OjE2OTkwMzpFIn0%7E"
target="_blank">DOC SHOP </a>- Feb 22 - 26 </b>Workshops,
screenings, panels, pitches and works-in-progress that embrace
how films impact our world will highlight this year's DocShop -
a 5-day conference for filmmakers and professionals discussing
the art and impact of filmmaking. For all media makers and
enthusiasts, DocShop tackles the filmmaking process through
invaluable continuing education for the veteran and emerging
filmmaker. In 2016 we are focusing on FILMS FOR CHANGE. Click <a
href="http://tracker.vendini.com:81/e/gLgBp1pPXc5A1tyWNXnFhw%7E%7E/AAAAAQA%7E/RgRYp-RpP0EIAOsUDJxW9stIDWVtYWlsQ2FtcGFpZ25CCgADaV_FVpggz65SG3dlc3RyaWRnZWNyZWF0aXZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbVAGMTY5OTAzUQQAAAABRQE0RH9odHRwOi8vd3d3LmJpZ3NreWZpbG1mZXN0Lm9yZy9kb2NzaG9wLz9jYW1wYWlnbklEPTE2OTkwMyZwYXRyb25JRD00MjQ3Nzg5NTYmbGlua051bT01Jm1lbWJlcklEPTRkZmFjNWIwZjMxNDBiMWViNDM3ZmNhOTBmMDgyM2M2Rx57IlgtVklEIjoiNDI0Nzc4OTU2OjE2OTkwMzpFIn0%7E"
target="_blank">HERE</a> to scroll through the daily schedule.<br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family:
'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: 12px;"><b><a
href="http://tracker.vendini.com:81/e/J1fYk8LHbw_lTgdOzovbFg%7E%7E/AAAAAQA%7E/RgRYp-RpP0EIAOsUDJxW9stIDWVtYWlsQ2FtcGFpZ25CCgADaV_FVpggz65SG3dlc3RyaWRnZWNyZWF0aXZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbVAGMTY5OTAzUQQAAAABRQE1RKlodHRwOi8vd3d3LmJpZ3NreWZpbG1mZXN0Lm9yZy9mZXN0aXZhbC9maWxtcy0yMDE2LWZpbmFsL2NhdGVnb3J5L29uZGlfdGltb25lci84MT9jYW1wYWlnbklEPTE2OTkwMyZwYXRyb25JRD00MjQ3Nzg5NTYmbGlua051bT02Jm1lbWJlcklEPTRkZmFjNWIwZjMxNDBiMWViNDM3ZmNhOTBmMDgyM2M2Rx57IlgtVklEIjoiNDI0Nzc4OTU2OjE2OTkwMzpFIn0%7E"
target="_blank">ONDI TIMONER RETROSPECTIVE </a>- </b>Timoner is
the only two-time recipient of Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize, for
the documentaries DIG! and WE LIVE IN PUBLIC. Seven of her films
will be screened starting Thursday Feb 25th, including her 2015
film, BRAND: A SECOND COMING, about the actor, comedian and
activist Russell Brand. Additionally, Timoner will hold a MASTER
CLASS on Friday Feb 26th (at 4p at the UC Theater) as she
discusses her process of how she makes documentaries. Walker and
Timoner will be among the nearly 200 filmmakers in attendance,
offering festival goers the chance to engage in post-screening
Q&As.</span></p>
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'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: 12px;"><b><br>
MUSIC PERFORMANCES - </b>Step away from the silver screen and
take in a couple of live performances during the festival! On
Monday Feb 22nd former Soul Asylum sideman George McKelvey will
play a live concert following the movie that chronicles his
musical quest, <a
href="http://tracker.vendini.com:81/e/vmXVANjt1YzL9I9iwEC7ZQ%7E%7E/AAAAAQA%7E/RgRYp-RpP0EIAOsUDJxW9stIDWVtYWlsQ2FtcGFpZ25CCgADaV_FVpggz65SG3dlc3RyaWRnZWNyZWF0aXZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbVAGMTY5OTAzUQQAAAABRQE2RKRodHRwOi8vd3d3LmJpZ3NreWZpbG1mZXN0Lm9yZy9mZXN0aXZhbC9maWxtcy0yMDE2LXBlYWsvZmlnaHRfdG9fZm9sbG93L2MvMTg_Y2FtcGFpZ25JRD0xNjk5MDMmcGF0cm9uSUQ9NDI0Nzc4OTU2JmxpbmtOdW09NyZtZW1iZXJJRD00ZGZhYzViMGYzMTQwYjFlYjQzN2ZjYTkwZjA4MjNjNkceeyJYLVZJRCI6IjQyNDc3ODk1NjoxNjk5MDM6RSJ9"
target="_blank">THE FIGHT TO FOLLOW</a>. Then, on the heels
of the sneak preview of the recently-completed film <a
href="http://tracker.vendini.com:81/e/KnL1lhwSOvG5aFzLRpHk-g%7E%7E/AAAAAQA%7E/RgRYp-RpP0EIAOsUDJxW9stIDWVtYWlsQ2FtcGFpZ25CCgADaV_FVpggz65SG3dlc3RyaWRnZWNyZWF0aXZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbVAGMTY5OTAzUQQAAAABRQE3RKpodHRwOi8vd3d3LmJpZ3NreWZpbG1mZXN0Lm9yZy9mZXN0aXZhbC9maWxtcy0yMDE2LXBlYWsvd2hvX2lzX2x5ZGlhX2xvdmVsZXNzL2MvMjA_Y2FtcGFpZ25JRD0xNjk5MDMmcGF0cm9uSUQ9NDI0Nzc4OTU2JmxpbmtOdW09OCZtZW1iZXJJRD00ZGZhYzViMGYzMTQwYjFlYjQzN2ZjYTkwZjA4MjNjNkceeyJYLVZJRCI6IjQyNDc3ODk1NjoxNjk5MDM6RSJ9"
target="_blank">WHO IS LYDIA LOVELESS?</a>, the alt-country
queen plays a <a
href="http://tracker.vendini.com:81/e/ny5j_nSIIEwJI0M7S_mFeA%7E%7E/AAAAAQA%7E/RgRYp-RpP0EIAOsUDJxW9stIDWVtYWlsQ2FtcGFpZ25CCgADaV_FVpggz65SG3dlc3RyaWRnZWNyZWF0aXZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbVAGMTY5OTAzUQQAAAABRQE4RKBodHRwOi8vd3d3LmJpZ3NreWZpbG1mZXN0Lm9yZy9mZXN0aXZhbC9seWRpYV9sb3ZlbGVzc19saXZlX3BlcmZvcm1hbmNlLz9jYW1wYWlnbklEPTE2OTkwMyZwYXRyb25JRD00MjQ3Nzg5NTYmbGlua051bT05Jm1lbWJlcklEPTRkZmFjNWIwZjMxNDBiMWViNDM3ZmNhOTBmMDgyM2M2Rx57IlgtVklEIjoiNDI0Nzc4OTU2OjE2OTkwMzpFIn0%7E"
target="_blank">solo performance </a> at The Top
Hat on THURSDAY FEB 25TH.<b> <br>
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</b><b>CLOSING NIGHT FILM -</b> The last weekend of BSDFF is
full of world premieres, including our official closing night
film, THE BUG, an ode to America’s favorite car, by Montana
filmmaker, Damon Ristau, on Sunday, Feb. 28th at 7 pm. </span></p>
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And there's so much more! <br>
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<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size:
12px;"><b>MORE INFORMATION - </b><a
href="http://tracker.vendini.com:81/e/MtX44YOGq2oBlAU9EaaUkA%7E%7E/AAAAAQA%7E/RgRYp-RpP0EIAOsUDJxW9stIDWVtYWlsQ2FtcGFpZ25CCgADaV_FVpggz65SG3dlc3RyaWRnZWNyZWF0aXZlQGdtYWlsLmNvbVAGMTY5OTAzUQQAAAABRQE5RHhodHRwOi8vd3d3LmJpZ3NreWZpbG1mZXN0Lm9yZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25JRD0xNjk5MDMmcGF0cm9uSUQ9NDI0Nzc4OTU2JmxpbmtOdW09MTAmbWVtYmVySUQ9NGRmYWM1YjBmMzE0MGIxZWI0MzdmY2E5MGYwODIzYzZHHnsiWC1WSUQiOiI0MjQ3Nzg5NTY6MTY5OTAzOkUifQ%7E%7E"
target="_blank"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org">www.bigskyfilmfest.org</a></a></span>
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