{"id":2306,"date":"2017-11-01T15:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T15:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/commarts.pleather.us\/2017\/11\/01\/sxsw-alumni-film-releases-november-2017\/"},"modified":"2017-11-01T15:00:04","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T15:00:04","slug":"sxsw-alumni-film-releases-november-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/2017\/11\/01\/sxsw-alumni-film-releases-november-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"SXSW Alumni Film Releases \u2013 November 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Discover some of the SXSW alumni films on release this month, such as BILL NYE: SCIENCE GUY<\/em>, THE LIGHT OF THE MOON<\/em>, and MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND<\/em>. Continue on for a complete list with trailers and more info.<\/p>\n

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BILL NYE: SCIENCE GUY
\nDocumentary Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of America\u2019s most beloved scientists takes us along for the ride on his journey to save the world.
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\nNow In Theaters<\/a><\/p>\n

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THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
\nNarrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Sensitive, frank, and as timely as it gets, Jessica M. Thompson\u2019s feature debut is a clear-eyed inquiry into trauma and recovery, buoyed by an extraordinary lead performance from Stephanie Beatriz.
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\nIn Theaters November 1<\/a><\/p>\n

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MAYA DARDEL (screened at SXSW as A Critically Endangered Species)
\nNarrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Lena Olin\u2019s ruthlessly effective performance in the title role anchors this gripping examination of art, mortality and eroticism.
\nNow In Theaters<\/a><\/br>
\nOn Demand November 14<\/a><\/p>\n

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MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND
\nNarrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Horrifying, allegorical and seductive, Most Beautiful Island<\/em> is a remarkable debut from filmmaker, writer and lead actor Ana Asensio. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize in the 2017 Narrative Feature Competition.
\nIn Theaters November 3<\/a>
\nOn Demand November 3<\/a><\/p>\n

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MR. ROOSEVELT
\nNarrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Former SNL player and Master of None<\/em> co-star Noelle Wells appears in front of and behind the camera in her beguiling, hilarious directorial debut.
\nNow In Theaters<\/a><\/p>\n

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PORTO
\nNarrative Feature, North American Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

In one of his final roles, Anton Yelchin stars with Lucie Lucas as fleeting lovers in this gorgeous film, steeped in melancholy and romance.
\nIn Theaters November 17<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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THE PRICE (screened at SXSW as DARA JU)
\nNarrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

This cautionary tale follows a young Nigerian-American financier as he attempts to navigate the difficult terrain where ambition, temptation and responsibility collide. A striking debut feature.
\nIn Theaters November 10<\/a><\/br>
\nOn Demand November 28<\/a><\/p>\n

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THE SECRET LIFE OF LANCE LETSCHER
\nDocumentary Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

A visionary Texas artist gets a much deserved documentary treatment in the directorial debut of editor and Richard Linklater collaborator Sandra Adair.
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\nOn Blu-ray\/DVD November 7<\/a><\/p>\n

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SONG OF GRANITE
\nNarrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Uncategorizable and mesmerizing, Song of Granite<\/em> is truly unique, hybrid portrait of Irish folk music hero and icon Joe Heaney.
\nIn Theaters November 15<\/a><\/br><\/p>\n

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THE WORK
\nDocumentary Feature, World Premiere, 2017<\/em>
\nWebsite<\/a> | Trailer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

A powerful examination of rehabilitation and masculine fragility that\u2019s as compassionate is it is confrontational and emotionally hardcore. A truly unmissable film. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize in the 2017 Documentary Feature Competition.
\nNow in Theaters<\/a><\/br>
\nOn Demand November 21<\/a><\/p>\n

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