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Film events

“The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug” The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring. Friday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, Borah Theater, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-7251.

Spaatk’ayn Cinema UI Native American Film Festival. The festival begins Friday at 7 p.m. with a showing of “Language Healers,” one of the first films to focus on how the broader Native community is revitalizing its languages. After the screening, there will be a discussion with Neyooxet Greymorning and Phillip Cash Cash. A reception will follow at Moscow Bookpeople. “Language Healers” will be shown again starting at 3 p.m. Saturday along with “The Making of Timneepe,” a documentary by Patricia Keith of Lewiston on the 2013 staging of the Nez Perce Creation story in the Nez Perce language by Angel Sobotta. Discussion will follow. “The Making of Timneepe” will be the featured evening film Saturday at 7 p.m. Language consultants, directors, cast and crew will talk about their experiences bringing this story to life in Nimipuutimt. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-8537.

Spokane Jewish Cultural Film Festival 2014 Tickets are available on the Spokane Area Jewish Family Services website at www.sajfs.org/ Jewish_Film_Festival.html or at the Magic Lantern Theatre prior to each show. Saturday, reception at 7 p.m. at Boots Bakery and Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave. (across the street from the Magic Lantern) and film at 8 p.m.: “Bethlehem” (R for violence) tells the story of the complex relationship between an Israeli Secret Service officer and his teenage Palestinian informant. The film is in Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles. Sunday, 7:30 p.m.: “Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy” (Rated G) examines the role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. The film showcases the work of legends such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. $10/general, $7/students and seniors; Saturday evening reception and film: $25/general, $10/$7 film only. (509) 747-7394.

“Nebraska” An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million-dollar sweepstakes prize. Starring Bruce Dern. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (208) 263-9191.

“Inequality for All” Sundance award-winning documentary in which former Labor Secretary Robert Reich addresses income inequality, the shrinking middle class and how this has affected America’s economy and democracy. A question-and-answer panel discussion will follow the film. Donations of nonperishable food items and toiletries (personal care items) will be collected in the theater lobby for distribution to Family Promise of the Palouse, Sojourners Alliance and area food banks. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

“Philomena” Thursday-April 4. A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades earlier after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Starring Judi Dench. Shows at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Part of the Global Cinema Cafe series. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (208) 263-9191.

“The Pursuit of Happyness” Benefit Showing The 2006 film tells the story of Christopher Gardner’s struggle with homelessness and chronicles his path to successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. Benefits Women Helping Women Fund Spokane. Gardner will be the keynote speaker at the group’s luncheon in May. Thursday, 7 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $10. (509) 327-1050.

Upcoming

50-Hour Slam Kickoff 4th Annual 50-Hour Slam Inland Northwest Film Festival. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. April 4 and close promptly at 7:30 p.m. Secret criteria and official rules will be reviewed. The filmmakers will have exactly 50 hours to complete a three- to six-minute movie. The top 15 movies will be screened at the Bing Crosby Theater on May 3. KSPS Studio, 3911 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 981-5679.

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2014 Showcasing world-class fly fishing films. Tickets available at Silver Bow Fly Shop or at the door. April 4, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15/advance, $18/day of event. (509) 227-7638.