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Virginia Film Society Concludes Fall Schedule with Documentary on Iconic Photos From the New Deal Era

With Director Jeanine Butler, narrated by Julian Bond

Virginia Film Society Returns to Vinegar Hill with ‘Our Disappeared,’ with Director Juan Mandelbaum, on Nov. 11

October 31, 2008 — Documentary filmmaker and director Juan Mandelbaum will be on hand for the screening of his latest film, “Our Disappeared (Nuestros Desaparecidos),” to be shown at Vinegar Hill Theatre Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. The screening is part of the Virginia Film Society series.

Virginia FIlm Festival adds noted actor David Morse and Leading Guantanamo Bay Defense Lawyers to 2008 Special Guest Roster

The Virginia Film Festival announced today that noted actor David Morse will be appearing with his new film Passengers on Friday, October 31 at 7PM at Newcomb Theatre.

Festival Announces Latest Guests and Updates

The Virginia Film Festival announced special guests Sissy Spacek and Troy Garity for its opening night and added The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke and Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire to its program.

2008 FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

Highlights To Include Lake City, Sunshine Cleaning and Other Films by Virginia Native and Émigré Artists  and Visits by Directors Abderrahmane Sissako, Gregory Nava, and Guillermo Arriaga, and Actor Peter Riegert