Film events

Fri., May 6, 2011

“Tangled” - Disney’s animated retelling of the Rapunzel fairy tale, featuring the voices of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. Today, outdoors at dusk, Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 434-5149

“Fresh” - Documentary film celebrating the farmers, thinkers and business people who are reinventing the American food system. Sunday, 3-5 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. Free. (509) 368-9378

SFCC International Film Festival - Hosted by Spokane Falls Community College faculty. “XXY,” film from Argentina exploring the challenges of a teenager born with male and female sex organs, moderated by Barbara Williamson, English instructor. Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $3.50. (509) 533-3597

“The King’s Speech” - Oscar-winning film based on King George VI’s struggle with stuttering, starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. Rated R. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315

“Even the Rain” - As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatize the water supply. Thursday-May 14, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students, $4/kids. (208) 263-9191

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