Fall Friendly Films Coming Soon to Park City
With the crisp and colorful fall leaves that are reappearing to Park City, old throwback films like ‘Aspen Extreme’ and ‘Beetle Juice” return as well.
Some films are old, but most are new this year. If you are antsy to put your ski boots on, we’ve got some new Ski Premieres that you are not going to want to miss.
Put on your favorite athleisure wear because these cozy films are going to have you snuggled up with nostalgia as well as enticing new perspectives.
AILEY(September 17, 2021-October 18, 202) Online Virtual Screening
This documentary style film takes you through the life of Alvin Ailey, the groundbreaking African American choreographer and how he changed the dance world forever.
As many people would protest outside on the streets, Alvin would protest on stage through choreography nobody has seen or felt before. “By saying through the choreography, I Am; it transcends dance”
Expand your perspective on what it means to be a trailblazer and how Alvin found his salvation dancing on stage.
Not Going Quietly (Sep 24, 2021 – Oct 12, 2021) Online Virtual Screening
Join Ady Barkan along for his heartbreaking story of love, infirmity, and most importantly, action. This film connects depression with vigor as his story has inspired thousands of people to stand up for what they believe in. “I am willing to give my last breath for democracy, what are you willing to give.”
When diagnosed with ALS, his world seemed to be falling apart as he realized he wouldn’t grow old with his wife and son. But when speaking up about his beliefs, he discovers the truth of democracy and what it means collectively. “That’s the beauty of democracy, that together we can be more that our individual selves.”
Don’t miss out on this timely film, explore what it means to die for your beliefs.
“The weaker I get, the louder I become.”
THE GREEN KNIGHT (October 1-3, 2021) JIM SANTY AUDITORIUM
Enter the fantasy world of Giants, Knights, Queens and Kings with this new A24 film that recounts the re-telling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Just in time for fall, embark on the daring quest to encounter the Green Knight, a huge wooden-armored ‘tester of men.’ You will join along the contention between Ghosts, Giants, Thieves, and Schemers to prove worthy who the worthy hero is of this story.
Flicks to get you excited for Ski Season!
BURIED (SEPTEMBER 25, 2021)
Things are about to get chilly in the feature length documentary film based on true events of the 1982 avalanche that surfaced in Alpine Meadows, CA.
Make sure to grab a seat to this film’s first depute screening in Utah on September 25, 2021, at the Twilight Drive in at the Utah Olympic Park.
FREESKI FILM TOUR: ARMADA, LEVEL 1, AND GOOD COMPANY (OCTOBER 1, 2021)
Presented by our local friends at Armada, this night will be a selection of the five must-see ski films from this past season.
Professional skiers such as Jake Mageau, Tom Wallisch, Torin Yater-Wallace and Jossi Wells are on the roster for a night full of twists and turns, quite literally.
The Stomping Grounds (October 2, 2021)
Twilight Drive-In at Utah Olympic Park
Go deeper into the backcountry in this new ski film that will leave your head spinning off-axis as you explore the unknown zones pro skiers inhibit on the daily.
Pro Skiers of the likes of Mark Abma, Rory Bushfield, McKenna Peterson, Michelle Parker, and Karl Fostvedt and many more give us an inside look on what it means to be born and raised on skies.
Aspen Extreme (October 2, 2021)
Twilight Drive-in Utah Olympic Park
Blast back into the 90s with this classic ski film that’s going to make you want to Après and goggle tans with this throwback film.
Get a kick out of Paul Gross and Peter Berg as they offer you nostalgia and what life was like on thin skis.
Strong Women Leaders
RESPECT (October 15 – 17, 2021)
JIM SANTY AUDITORIUM
Be sure to dress warm because this next film, along with Jennifer Hudson’s angelic voice, will give you the chills. “Singing is Sacred and you shouldn’t do it just because somebody wants you to, what’s most important is that you are treated with dignity and respect.”
This all-time cast and crew deliver a remarkable on-screen experience of what it means to deserve and demand RESPECT.
My Name Is Pauli Murray (October 29- 31, 2021)
JIM SANTY AUDITORIUM
Before Rosa Parks and RBG, there was Pauli Murray. She was an attorney, activist, and priest who paved the way for race and gender equality by shaping litigation and recognition for all.
In her first two years of law school, she was the only women in class, and they wouldn’t even let her talk. “If you rip away everything, repression is the business of not respecting one’s personhood.”
She wasn’t just a life-changing lawyer and bad ass feminist; she was also queer nonbinary person. Watch Pauli’s life unfold and see the wonderful impact Pauli Murray made that shaped the very world we live in today.
ANCHOR POINT + DIRECTOR Q&A (OCTOBER 7, 2021)
JIM SANTY AUDITORIUM
As we all have felt some of the devastating effects of a forest fire earlier this season in Park City, dive into what it means from the eyes of two women in Yosemite National Park.
“I’ve never seen anybody suppress a fire with their penis, it shouldn’t hinder me professionally that I don’t have one”
These fearless women aren’t just fighting fires, they are fighting discrimination culture, inequality, sexual harassment, and assault. This film is about the women who are on the front lines of change and equal opportunities to come.
Halloween FAVORITES SHOWING AT BONAZA ART PARK:
BEETLEJUICE (OCTOBER 5, 2021)
If you haven’t seen this classic Halloween flick, this is your sign to come watch it with us at the new Bonanza Art Park.
Get into the Halloween spirit by watching this humorous family as they try and fight off spirits of the dead. Recall the infamous cast that includes Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin and more!
COCO (OCTOBER 12, 2021)
This Disney animated movie is full of culture, traditions, and music!
Join young Miguel and his journey to fulfill his dreams of becoming a legendary musician in contempt of his family’s ban on music.
This epic Spanish film will have you singing and dancing along as you discover the colorful traditions and cultures of the Land of the Dead and Family History.