Heartland Film Fest 2011 lineup announced

September 20, 2011
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A record 129 films are set to be screened at this year's Heartland Film Festival--none of which I've seen yet. So it would be silly to try to guess now which ones will be the cream of the crop.

I can, however, tell you a few that I'm looking forward to checking out after hearing of the list, which was announced earlier tonight.

They include:

--"Much Ado About Nothing." What makes this Shakespeare adaptation different then others? The cast and crew is made up entirely of students at a Salt Lake City High School. I'll take a chance on guts like that.

--"Little Red Wagon." The latest from "Hoosiers" director David Ansbaugh concerns a real-life kid who became an advocate for the homeless.

--"Janie Jones." It's got Abigail Breslin in it. And the kid's got a very solid track record so far.

--"The Redemption of General Butt Naked." Yes, it sounds like a Fringe Fest play, but this could be fascinating. The documentary concerns a Liberian warlord responsible for the deaths of thousands who has renounced his past and attempts to spiritually guide the former child soldiers who killed for him.

--"Zero Percent." This doc goes inside the walls of Sing Sing to examine inmates participating in a college program. Harry Belafonte, Warren Buffett, and Ice-T are among the outsiders interviewed.

--And, of course, there's opening night film "The Way," with appearances by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez.

That's just the beginning. More details on the whole schedule here. And watch for my recommendations--based on actually seeing the films--in IBJ the Monday before the fest, which runs Oct. 13-22.

Your thoughts?

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  • Short documentary - "Raise My Hands"
    ElliotSeptember 21, 2011 2:41 AM
    Hope you get to see "Raise My Hands" - it's a short documentary having its world premiere at the festival, first screening on the 16th - would love to hear your thoughts! Best, Elliot.
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  • Aussies and Canadians
    JimSeptember 21, 2011 1:55 PM
    I will bet the house on the quality of Red Dog on its Australian roots alone...Score the Hockey musical was well received and reviewed in Canada, and features Marc Jordan, a gifted Canadian songwriter and musician/singer, both on the soundtrack, and as an actor...if he is involved, it is likely top notch. I am with you on Much Ado and General...those look like must sees...lots of intriguing choices as always.
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