Film events

SpIFF - Spokane International Film Festival - The 14th annual Spokane International Film Festival shows documentaries and short films from all over the world. Filmmakers and performers will share their stories and anecdotes about making their films, as well as answer questions from viewers. Visit spokanefilmfestival.org for a list of films and times. Runs through Feb. 5. Per film: $10/adults, $8/matinees, $5/students. (509) 720-SpIFF (7743).

Banff Mountain Film Festival – Today-Saturday. 2012 World Tour presented by Mountain Fever Productions. Doors open at 6 p.m. and films show nightly at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to The Satipo Kids Project which funds 34 school-age children from Peru to attend elementary school. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $13/advance, $15/door. (208) 661-3857.

“Secretariat” - Family movie and meet the new pastor. Saturday, 5 p.m. Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave. Free. (509) 327-9322.

Garland District Benefit - Special showing of “Vision Quest” and appearance by Matthew Modine with a question-and-answer period following the movie, tickets $3.50. Silent auction, view items at www.facebook.com/garlanddistrict or visit Karmony Salon at 3810 N. Monroe St. Saturday, 7 p.m. (509) 327-2960.

“The Last Mountain” - This film tell the tale of a coal mining corporation and a tiny community vying for the last great mountain in Appalachia in a battle for the future of energy that affects us all. The film shines a light on America’s energy needs and how those needs are being supplied. Beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages will be available before and after the film. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about Spokane Community College’s Environmental Club, Spokane Riverkeeper and the local fight against coal. Wednesday, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $5 suggested donation to help support Spokane Riverkeeper. (509) 325-7328.

“Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land” - The Spokane Community College Arab Culture Club will present this documentary about U.S. media and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Film will be shown at 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., Lair-Student Auditorium, Building 6. Free. (509) 533-8029.

“What I Want My Words To Do To You” - Documents a writing workshop led by playwright Eve Ensler for 15 women inmates at New York’s Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, most of whom were convicted of murder. The women delve into and expose their innermost thoughts and emotions as they grapple with the nature of their crimes and their own culpability. The film culminates in an emotionally charged prison performance of the women’s writing, staged by Mary Alice, Glenn Close, Hazelle Goodman, Rosie Perez and Marisa Tomei. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, Memorial Gym, Women’s Center, 1001 University Ave., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 885-7251.

Moving Books Series - Showing movies based on books. Thursday, “All the King’s Men”; Feb. 8, “Star Trek” (2009); March 1, “The Lincoln Lawyer;” April 5, animated family film “Tangled;” May 3, “Charlie Wilson’s War.” Animated films at 6 p.m., all others at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Tickets: $5. Free popcorn. Proceeds will be used to enhance the library’s DVD collection. (208) 769-2315.