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sarasota film festival continued as seen through a college sophomore in the throes of fraternity culture. Featuring Sarasota native Austin Abrams. • THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN Inspired by a true story, The Man in the White Van dives into the eerie underbelly of a seemingly idyllic 1974 Florida town and follows the harrowing experience of young Annie Williams, whose carefree existence is turned upside down as she becomes stalked by an ominous man in a white van. DOCUMENTARY CENTERPIECE FILM • THIS IS A FILM ABOUT THE BLACK KEYS The story of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney’s journey from a basement jamming session in Akron, Ohio to rock ’n’ roll super-stardom. SPOTLIGHT FEATURES • DAUGHTERS Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail. • EX-HUSBANDS This poignant comedy follows a middle aged man overwhelmed by his pending divorce and the declining health of his father, who plans a getaway to Tulum, insistent he knows nothing of his son’s plans to be there at the same time for a bachelor party. • HOW TO COME ALIVE WITH NORMAN MAILER The life and times of an American icon, from his formative years in Brooklyn through his career as a preeminent cultural voice. • LIV ULLMANN: A ROAD LESS TRAVELED A delightful, engaging portrait of one our greatest actresses, brimming with intimate memories and profound reflections on her hopes, fears, grief, rejections, dreams pursued, and lessons learned. • LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history. • MERCHANT IVORY The story behind the longest running partnership in the history of cinema that has produced such classics as Howard’s End, A Room with a View and The Remains of the Day. • TAKING VENICE This fun caper movie explores the true story behind the rumors that, at the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government rigged the most influential art exhibition, the Venice Biennale, so that their chosen artist, Robert Rauschenberg, could win the festival’s Grand Prize. Told with an extraordinary cast of experts and insiders from the art world with extensive archival footage. Here are some films WCW thought you might want to know about. Go online for the full schedule. NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION • GOODBYE JULIA Amid the social and political upheaval of Sudan in 2005, two women’s disparate lives become unexpectedly entangled in tragedy, friendship and lies in this moving tale. • THELMA When 93-year-old Thelma Post (June Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. A thrilling and delightful story exploring aging, family and autonomy. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION • A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO An intimate and humorous film that peers into one of the world’s only “homo-normative” communities, the island “paradise” of Fire Island Pines, told through home video, archival footage, and eccentric character portraits of the vibrant present. • INTO THE SPOTLIGHT: THE JAKE ILARDI STORY An action-packed look at the highs, lows, and injuries Osprey’s Jake Ilardi endures on his journey to the US Olympic Skateboard team, and his mission within his local community to keep their skatepark operational and free to the public. • PORCELAIN WAR Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country in this Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner. • SUGARCANE This Sundance award winner is a gripping investigation where unmarked graves at an Indian residential school unearth secrets below and above ground, igniting a reckoning in the lives of survivors and their descendants. INDEPENDENT VISIONS FEATURE COMPETITION • CURRY SCENT A refreshing tale about a Bradenton-based Indian immigrant family desperately grasping for the American Dream by trying to find their daughter, Geetha, a wealthy match before their visas run out. DOCUMENTARY FEATURES • LADY LIKE Enrapturing profile of Rex Wheeler, better known to the outside world as drag queen extraordinaire and Ru Paul’s Drag Race finalist Lady Camden, who works with Rex to save his inner child after a troubled and traumatic childhood. • MAKA An exploration of displacement, identity, and belonging in following noted Cameroon-born author Geneviève Makaping’s life in Italy and perilous migration journey. A story of a Black woman reclaiming the narrative and speaking out against the media’s representation of immigrants. • THE MAMMOTH HUNT The incredible story of Lithuanian theater director (and now Sarasota resident) Jonas Jurašas’ leaving his country in 1968 in the wake of a play banned by the Soviets, the secret filming of that play and Jurasas’ new life in America and eventual return to his homeland. • SOMEONE LIVES HERE A modern-day David and Goliath story, set against the backdrop of North America’s housing crisis, when a carpenter takes it upon himself to build, and make accessible, small, life-saving shelters for the unhoused residents of Toronto during the pandemic. • SUSAN FENIGER. FORKED The wildly entertaining behind-the-scenes story of award-winning celebrity chef Susan Feniger on her first solo restaurant and her passionate struggle and quest to bring global street food under one roof in the form of a new L.A. restaurant. • UNBROKEN The daughter of a Holocaust survivor embarks on an international quest to uncover answers about the plight of her mother and her six siblings who, as mere children, escaped Nazi Germany relying solely on their own youthful bravado and the kindness of German strangers. • YOURS IN FREEDOM, BILL BAIRD Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rebecca Cammisa gives us a portrait of Bill Baird, who has been called the devil incarnate, pervert, CIA agent, saint, the unsung hero of the birth control battle and whose decades-long fight for women’s right to abortion is as relevant as ever. SFF FOCUS: ENVIRONMENT • COMMON GROUND The solution of Regenerative farmers to bring soil health across the continent and beyond. 105m • CONSERVATION ACROSS CONTINENTS: MADAGASCAR Lemurs are the most unique and most endangered primates in the world. This documentary film discusses the work of Lemur Conservation Foundation in Madagascar and Myakka City, Florida. • NOCTURNES This uniquely immersive Sundance Award winner transports us to the mountainous forest of the eastern Himalayas, where researchers seek to describe and understand moth diversity at different elevations as a way to urge us all to look more closely at the hidden interconnections of the natural world. • WOMEN OF THE WATERSHED A young woman journeys to the source of the Everglades headwaters to better understand the historic challenges of water management and pollution that now threaten this fragile ecosystem. Along the way she meets a new generation of advocates who are redefining the balance of women in conservation. SARASOTA FILMMAKERS DOCUMENTARY SHORTS • DEAR TAMPA BAY Tampa Bay is one of the areas in our nation most vulnerable to climate change. But Tampa Bay isn’t alone, communities across the Gulf coast face similar climate impacts. • THE FENTANYL PROJECT dir. KT Curran (USA), 2024 The Fentanyl Project is a 26 minute, short documentary about the impact of illegal fentanyl abuse in Sarasota/Manatee counties. For more information, visit: https://www. sarasotafilmfestival.com/ 24 WEST COAST WOMAN APRIL 2024
focus on the arts ‘Portrait Ukraine: Capturing Faces of Resistance Amid The Chaos of War’ Photography Exhibition set to run to April 19 at the Lexow Gallery in Sarasota tion will showcase over thirty photographs from all three journeys, offering viewers a visual narrative that reveals the anguish, courage, and resilience of individuals facing heart-wrenching losses endured by countless Ukrainians. The exhibition serves as a visual testament to the enduring spirit and courage of the Ukrainian people. The essence of the Portrait Ukraine Exhibition lies in distilling the complexities of war into individual visual stories. Through these evocative portraits, Mestel aims to forge a profound connection between the viewer and the brutal reality of the war, inviting reflection on the shared humanity that transcends borders. Despite global support for Ukraine in the first year of the war, aid and public support have declined during this second year. The Portrait Ukraine Exhibition serves as a stark The Lexow Gallery is set to host the Portrait Ukraine Photography Exhibition from March 15 to April 19, 2024. This profound exhibition presents a compelling collection of photographs meticulously curated from three journeys to Ukraine undertaken by distinguished photojournalist Allan Mestel. The Portrait Ukraine Exhibition captures the faces of resistance amid the chaos of war. Within weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Allan Mestel embarked on a mission to document the harrowing realities faced by Ukrainians. Witnessing the devastation firsthand, Mestel’s photographic journey spans three visits to the war-torn region, first focusing on the Ukraine/Poland border, documenting the massive refugee crisis. A subsequent trip details the devastating aftermath of Russia’s military attacks and missile strikes, revealing the profound human toll on the people of Ukraine. His most recent journey in September 2023 covered cities and small towns throughout Ukraine, immersing himself in the environments of those significantly impacted by the war and taking intimate portraits reflecting the authentic human experience amid war. The Portrait Ukraine Exhibireminder of the dire conditions and ongoing challenges the Ukrainian people face, serving as a call to the world for more support. As viewers of the exhibition embark on their visual journey, they should understand that Mestel’s work is ongoing. He is not merely presenting a snapshot in time but an evolving chronicle. Mestel is planning a fourth journey to Ukraine in the first half of 2024, ensuring that the world remains informed and connected to the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the Ukrainian people. Spotlight Ukraine, a volunteer initiative dedicated to supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, stands alongside Mestel in his commitment to documenting the truth and sharing the personal stories of those impacted by the war. As a part of this ongoing effort, Spotlight Ukraine supports the ‘Portrait Ukraine’ project by actively sharing stories and photographs from Allan Mestel’s journeys, aiming to generate awareness with a broader audience. Those unable to attend the exhibition and attendees interested in reading about the backstory of the ‘Portrait Ukraine’ project, Mestel’s journeys, and personal stories about the portraits are encouraged to visit www. spotlightukraine.com. More information on the upcoming exhibition is available online at: www.portraitukraine.info. EXHIBITION INFORMATION: through April 19, 2024 • Lexow Gallery 3975 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM • Sunday 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Or by appointment, call 941-371-4974 LIMITED-EDITION PRINTS Limited-edition prints of select images from the Portrait Ukraine collection will be available for purchase from Allan Mestel. Profits will be used to fund his next journey to Ukraine to continue the Portrait Ukraine project. Information will be provided at the event. APRIL 2024 WEST COAST WOMAN 25
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