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Tuesday, September 16, 7 pm, the
WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
in association with 120dB Films
presents a special SNEAK PREVIEW benefit screening of
BATTLE IN SEATTLE
followed by Q&A with director Stuart Townsend
& reception
at Jacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 (map it)
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It’s November 1999, and five days are about to rock the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Seattle in protest of the World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Meeting. Among them are Django (Andre Benjamin), Sam (Jennifer Carpenter), Lou (Michelle Rodriguez) and Jay (Martin Henderson). Each has a unique story, but they’re united in a common desire to be heard and to make a difference in the world. For these four protesters, this is very personal and the stakes are higher than mere politics.
A peaceful demonstration to stop the WTO talks quickly escalates into a full-scale riot, and soon a State of Emergency is declared by the Mayor of Seattle. The streets are mayhem, and the WTO is paralyzed. Caught in the crossfire of civil liberties and keeping the peace are Seattle residents, including its beleaguered mayor (Ray Liotta), a riot cop on the streets (Woody Harrelson) and his pregnant wife (Charlize Theron). The choices they all make will change their lives forever.
Writer/Director Stuart Townsend brings together this talented ensemble to intertwine different points of view – from protesters and police to delegates and doctors -- each of whom intentionally or accidentally find themselves on the streets of Seattle in those last days of the millennium. Townsend seamlessly merges footage of the real event with his fictional narrative. Ultimately, Battle in Seattle illustrates that even against incredible odds, ordinary people can change the world.
The Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promotes artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity. The Hudson Valley Film Commission, working under the auspices of the Woodstock Film Festival, is a conduit for preproduction, production, and postproduction for filmmaking in the Hudson Valley/Catskill region.
Now in it's ninth year, the Woodstock Film Festival (October 1-5) has established itself as one of the best independent film events in the country by premiering exceptional films, hosting emerging and established industry professionals, and presenting A-list concerts, parties, panels and stimulating year-round programming.
See Woodstock Film Festival for additional info.
120dB Films is a film finance company specializing in gap, pre-sale, tax credit, finishing and bridge loans.
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