Pop some corn & enjoy an eclectic BFS slate from home
The local movie theater is closed for the time being, but Bozeman Film Society continues to virtually stream independent titles for cinephiles. Watch safely at home with new films added weekly. Streaming sales directly support BFS. Here’s a look at a few November options.
Music documentary Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something will be available through Nov. 12th. The award-winning singer/songwriter (“Taxi” and “Cat’s in the Cradle”) spent his fame and fortune chasing a dream to end world hunger and poverty, and in the process inspired, changed and saved the lives of millions. His lyrics and melodies tell us about ourselves, our lives, and our collective concerns, weaving together a national tapestry. His artistic energy was all-encompassing, and the only thing that matched it was his tireless drive to help others. This is a profile of an extraordinary musician, a celebration of his music, and an inspiring call to follow in his footsteps. Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something runs 93 minutes.
Another doc, Like Harvey Like Son, is available through Nov. 12th. In 2018, ultrarunner Harvey Lewis, lll set out to run the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail faster than anyone in history. The film follows Harvey’s epic adventure led by an unlikely crew chief: his 78-year-old father. Like Harvey Like Son runs 99 minutes.
Like Harvey Like Son
Music drama I Am Woman is available through Nov. 13th. Helen Reddy landed in New York in 1966 with her three-year-old daughter, a suitcase and $230 in her pocket. Within weeks she was broke. Within months she was in love. Within five years she was one of the biggest superstars of her time, and an icon of the 1970s feminist movement, who wrote a song which galvanized a generation of women to fight for change. Starring Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Evan Peters, I Am Woman is Not Rated with a runtime of 118 minutes.
Another title available through Nov. 13th, critically acclaimed Madre takes viewers to the French coastline. Ten years have gone by since Elena’s six-year-old son has disappeared. The last thing she heard of him was a phone call he gave her, saying that he was lost on a beach in France and couldn’t find his father. Nowadays, Elena lives on this same beach and manages a restaurant. She is finally beginning to emerge from this tragic episode when she meets a French teenager who strongly reminds her of her lost son. The two of them will embark on a relationship which will sow chaos and distrust around them. Also known as Mother, the film is Not Rated with a runtime of 128 minutes.
And opening Nov. 2nd is Coded Bias. The documentary reveals the groundbreaking research of MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini, proving that facial recognition algorithms have the power to disseminate racial bias at scale. In June 2020, IBM, Amazon and Microsoft said they would pause the sale of facial recognition to police. In a pivotal moment for racial equality, and a decisive moment for how big tech will yield power, Coded Bias is a trailblazing film for public understanding and engagement with the algorithms that impact us all. The film runs 90 minutes.
Cost and rental period vary per title. Public film screenings at the Ellen will resume when large gatherings can be safely scheduled. Follow BFS on social media for updates.
Bozeman Film Society seeks out and presents independent films which engage, entertain and foster an understanding of the world community around us. Visit www.bozemanfilmsociety.org for film previews and further information – and “Keep ‘Em Flickering!” •
