Along with showing First-Run movies, the RFA Lakeside Theater, located at 2493 Main St in Rangeley, has scheduled some very interesting Independent Films and Film Festivals this summer.
July 6 & 7: The Duke. A true story of a man, determined to change the world who steals a portrait from a London museum, offering to return for more investment in care for the elderly. Starring: Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren. Rated R. 1h 36min. Biography, Comedy, Drama. Shows at 5 PM & 8 PM. This event is Exclusively Sponsored by Juliet Goodfriend
July 12 & 13: Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story. A film that not only captures the signature annual music and cultural event that has been called America’s greatest festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy. Starring: Glen David Andrews, Tab Benoit, Jimmy Buffett. Rated PG-13. 1h 34min. Documentary, Music Shows at 5 PM & 8 PM. This event is Exclusively Sponsored by Juliet Goodfriend
July 20 & 21: Downton Abbey: A New Era. Follow-up to the 2019 feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain. Starring: Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Tuppence Middleton. Rated PG. 2h 5min. Drama, Romance. Shows at 5 PM & 8 PM. This event is Exclusively Sponsored by Juliet Goodfriend
August 10 & 11: iViva Maestro! Viva Maestro!, The uplifting and timely new documentary, follows Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel around the world as he responds to unexpected obstacles with stirring music-making that celebrates the power of art to renew and unite. Starring: Alejandro Carreno, Gustavo Dudamel, Nathaly Al Gindi. 1h 39min. Documentary. This film is not yet rated. This event is Exclusively Sponsored by Juliet Goodfriend
August 24 & 25: Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom. An aspiring singer living with his grandmother in the capital of Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to move to Australia. Starring: Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Kelden Lhamo Gurung. 1h 50min. Drama, Family. This film is not yet rated. Shows at 5 PM & 8 PM. This event is Exclusively Sponsored by Juliet Goodfriend
August 31 & September 1: The Velvet Queen. In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, a multi-award-winning nature photographer on his quest to document the infamously elusive snow leopard ponders humankind’s place amongst the magnificent creatures and glorious landscapes he encounters. Starring: Vincent Munier, Sylvain Tesson. 1h 32min. Documentary. This film is not yet rated Shows at 5 PM & 8 PM. This event is Exclusively Sponsored by Juliet Goodfriend
September 2: Maine Outdoor Film Festival – Part of the Annual Trail Town Festival. Celebrating and Inspiring Expression in the Outdoor Community Since 2012, one show at 7 PM.
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