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FACING THE STORM is the epic account of our tempestuous relationship with the iconic symbol of wild America. As it explores the visionary quest to protect and restore bison and details the inextricable relationship of the Plains Indians with the animal, the film also recounts the harrowing near-destruction of the species in the late 19th century—from an estimated 30 million bison to a mere 23 by 1885. In exploring the epic vision and monumental obstacles to restoring bison to immense tracts of the Great Plains, FACING THE STORM shows us that the American bison is not just an icon of...

FACING THE STORM is the epic account of our tempestuous relationship with the iconic symbol of wild America. As it explores the visionary quest to protect and restore bison and details the inextricable relationship of the Plains Indians with the animal, the film also recounts the harrowing near-destruction of the species in the late 19th century—from an estimated 30 million bison to a mere 23 by 1885. In exploring the epic vision and monumental obstacles to restoring bison to immense tracts of the Great Plains, FACING THE STORM shows us that the American bison is not just an icon of a lost world, but may very well show us the path to the future.

Whitsell Auditorium     77 Minutes    

Interests: Documentary.

(DOC) The filmmaker recounts the process of losing his religion.

See SHORTS III to purchase tickets.

(DOC) The filmmaker recounts the process of losing his religion.

See SHORTS III to purchase tickets.

Whitsell Auditorium     10 Minutes    

Interests: Documentary, Shorts.

(NAR) In this second feature from Portland filmmaker Nick Peterson (YELLOW), made almost entirely by bicycle, Matt and Natalie, recently separated from each other, resume their YELLOW relationship after a chance meeting. Passion clouds their perception, and they soon fall back into destructive patterns. Further complicating the situation, each is absorbed in exploring ideas about their own mortality. Jealousy and communication problems resurface, and they separate once again. To cope with the loss, Natalie isolates herself and experiments with a radically different place in society. Matt finds solace in his friendship with Christian, who is gay, but is confused by...

(NAR) In this second feature from Portland filmmaker Nick Peterson (YELLOW), made almost entirely by bicycle, Matt and Natalie, recently separated from each other, resume their YELLOW relationship after a chance meeting. Passion clouds their perception, and they soon fall back into destructive patterns. Further complicating the situation, each is absorbed in exploring ideas about their own mortality. Jealousy and communication problems resurface, and they separate once again. To cope with the loss, Natalie isolates herself and experiments with a radically different place in society. Matt finds solace in his friendship with Christian, who is gay, but is confused by their companionship and begins to question his own sexual identity.

Whitsell Auditorium     80 Minutes    

Interests: Queer, Narrative.

(NAR) A relationship comes into focus and then back out again all in one long take. “Just how the Prince became a Frog.”—GD.

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(NAR) A relationship comes into focus and then back out again all in one long take. “Just how the Prince became a Frog.”—GD.

See SHORTS I to purchase tickets.

Whitsell Auditorium     15 Minutes    

Interests: Narrative, Shorts.