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Aspen, CO (June 6, 2019): The Wheeler Opera House is pleased to announce the feature films for the upcoming documentary film festival, Aspen Mountain Film Festival, on August 21 – 25, 2019. Passes (Full Festival and Pick 3) for Aspen Mountain Film Festival will go on sale July 1 at www.AspenShowTix.com. Single tickets will go on sale August 1.

 

Aspen Mountain Film Festival is a 5-day celebration of diverse mountain cultures, highlighting Aspen’s unique philosophy of body, mind, and spirit through documentary film, music, art, food, and stage with shared experiences of travel, adventure, environment, sustainability, community and extraordinary storytelling. Building on the 10-year success of Mountainfilm in Aspen, the City of Aspen’s historic Wheeler Opera House produces this festival.

 

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 • 7:00 PM
Aspen’s favorite shorts film program returns! Buckle up, adventure junkies, and get ready for a full evening of adrenaline-inducing films.

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 • 7:00 PM
Akio Sakurai has dedicated his life to honoring Jimmy Page. For 30 years he recreated vintage Zeppelin concerts note-for-note in small Tokyo clubs. Moving to L.A. to pursue his tribute dream, cultures clash and Akio's idyllic vision meets reality.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 • 7:00 PM

ERNIE & JOE is an intimate portrait of two Texas police officers who are helping change the way police respond to mental health calls.  The film takes audiences on a personal journey, weaving together their experiences during their daily encounters with people in crisis.  These two officers are not your everyday cops. They are part of the San Antonio Police Department’s 10-person Mental Health Unit.

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 • 5:30 PM

In the world of motorsports, the Indianapolis 500 has long been considered ‘the only race’. In May 1977, Janet Guthrie earned a place among the prestigious field of 33. A year later, overcoming impossible odds, Guthrie cobbled together her own team for a stunning success. Yet just when her career should have rocketed forward, it suddenly, inexplicably stalled.
 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 • 8:30 PM

Known for riveting storytelling as well as stunning cinematography, explorer and filmmaker Mike deGruy filmed the oceans from the shallows to the very deep sea. After he dies in an accident his wife and filmmaking partner returns to the edit room to make a film that both celebrates his career but also highlights what he cared most about: we are destroying the ocean before knowing what is there, and we need to continue exploring.

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 • 5:30 PM

On May 30th 2018, Ultrarunner and Cincinnati based high school teacher Harvey Lewis set out to conquer the Appalachian Trail in record-breaking fashion. Together, he and his 78-year-old father-turned-crewchief navigate remote wilderness and unpredictable weather on their 2,190 mile journey to the top of Mount Katahdin. Along the way they encounter a cast of colorful characters, discovering that the trail is about much more than just escape and finding their way back together.

 

More exciting announcements coming including special guests, short films selected for “An Evening of Adventure,” and the Limelight Lunch Series, and more! For more information about the Aspen Mountain Film Festival, visit www.aspenmountainfilmfest.com.

 

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Since 1889, the Wheeler Opera House has been Aspen’s community performance venue and has become the Roaring Fork Valley’s premiere site for concerts, movies, festivals, lectures, community events, opera, and more. In recent years, the Wheeler has been a leader in producing exceptional festivals in Aspen (Aspen Laugh Festival, Aspen Mountain Film Festival, and Shining Mountains Film Festival), celebrating the comedy arts, global issues, and the craft of songwriting. The Wheeler Opera House is owned and operated by The City of Aspen.