film events
“Taxi Driver” A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as a taxi driver in New York City and attempts to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process. Starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Albert Brooks. Rated R. 113 minutes. Presented by the NIC Film Club. Today, activities begin at 6 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-2315.
“Trainwreck” When commitment-phobic Amy finds herself falling for the subject of the new article she’s writing, she starts to wonder if other grown-ups might be onto something. Rated R. Today, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/adults $50/10-film punch pass. (208) 882-4127.
“Brave Story” Japanese animated film is about a boy who passes through a magic gateway to another realm and embarks on a perilous journey to change his destiny. Saturday, 2 p.m., Gonzaga University, John J. Hemmingson Center auditorium, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-3951.
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2015 The Clearwater Fly Casters and Backcountry Lark are bringing the 2015 Fly Fishing Film Tour to Moscow. Half of all ticket sale proceeds will go to the Clearwater Fly Caster’s scholarship fund. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Monday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $10 in advance/$15 night of show. (208) 882-4127.
International Film Series Presents: “Tangerines” In this anti-war story, two Estonians find themselves in the middle of someone else’s war. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $5. (208) 882-8537.
“Pray the Devil Back to Hell” Documentary film about the civil war and the women’s peace movement in Liberia will serve as a prelude to the Gonzaga lecture of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Oct. 4. A Q&A will follow the 75-minute film. Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Gonzaga University School of Law, Barbieri Courtroom, 721 N. Cincinnati St. Free and open to the public. (509) 313-5790.
“Just Eat It: A Food Waste Movie” Part of the Food for Thought series. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Free with a fresh food donation. (208) 882-8537.
“Unity” Special one-night screening. This documentary is about why we can’t seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years. Thursday, 7 p.m., Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 209-2383.
Spokane Film Society Watch films, meet people and talk about ideas as they relate to film. Drink and food specials. Thursday, 9 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 327-1050.
Looking ahead
“The Cherokee Word for Water” Starring Kimberly Norris Guerrero. After the film, Guerrero, a member of the Colville Tribe, will discuss her portrayal of the late Wilma Pearl Mankiller, the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, John J. Hemmingson Center Auditorium, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-5947.