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Remembering Joyce Miller Semple | Aspen Daily News
October 10, 2024
Joyce Miller Semple, an Aspen resident of 40 years, died peacefully in her sleep at her Los Angeles home on Sept. 20, 2024. She was 93. Born on Oct. 8, 1930, to Dorothy and Tommy Miller, Joyce was raised in Los Angeles. Her first official title was president of the Lone Ranger Fan Club, reflecting […]
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'The more you know, the better you can do': Disability Film Festival comes to Aspen's Isis Theatre on Sunday | Kaya Williams Aspen Public Radio
October 7, 2024
The Disability Film Festival tour will stop at the Isis Theatre in Aspen on Sunday afternoon. The local screening is organized by Cook Inclusive Company and Arc of the Central Mountains — both organizations focused on advocacy and services for people with disabilities. Kaleb Cook, the executive director of Cook Inclusive, says the festival will […]
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A place for all abilities | Geoff Hanson Aspen Daily News
October 7, 2024
At the recent 45th annual Aspen FilmFest, the movie “Unstoppable” won the festival’s Audience Award. The film is based on the inspirational, real-life story of wrestler Anthony Robles who won an NCAA wrestling championship despite being born with only one leg. This weekend, Aspen audiences will be treated to nine more films that center around […]
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Aspen Film names Katherine Chapin as new board chair | The Aspen Times
October 2, 2024
Following the 45th annual Filmfest, Aspen Film announced that Katherine Chapin has joined as the new board chair, effective Sept. 1. Chapin, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur, brings a passion for the arts and a deep connection to the Aspen community, aligning perfectly with Aspen Film’s mission of “Independent by Nature.” “Our 45th-anniversary festival […]
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Mountain Mayhem: Falling for Aspen Film | May Selby The Aspen Times
September 28, 2024
The 45th anniversary of Filmfest, presented by Aspen Film, took place from Sept. 17-22. As the fall foliage turned outside, the projectors rolled inside with 17 invited features shown on the silver screen at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre. The programming featured a stream of sold-out shows and five incredible Q+As. I had the opportunity […]
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A Relationship and A Nation In Turmoil in BOGOTÁ STORY | The New Yorker Screening Room
September 26, 2024
Shortsfest 2024 alumni Esteban Pedraza’s short film, BOGOTÁ STORY, examines the strain a young woman endures when she has to choose between her dreams and her family. Click HERE to watch the short film for FREE on The New Yorker’s website. In 1992, a combination of drought, power outages, and escalating violence took a heavy […]
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PHOTOS: Wrestler Anthony Robles, inspiration behind new film, joins Challenge Aspen for archery | Austin Colbert, The Aspen Times
September 21, 2024
The film “Unstoppable,” which will be released in U.S. theaters in December, tells the story of Anthony Robles. Born with one leg, he became one of the country’s top wrestlers, winning a national championship in 2011 while at Arizona State. His 2013 book, “Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion,” is the […]
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One leg, unmeasurable courage: An interview with Anthony Robles, subject of UNSTOPPABLE | Geoff Hanson Aspen Daily News
September 18, 2024
In the history of NCAA athletics, there may not be a championship as unlikely, extraordinary and inspiring as Anthony Robles’ 2011 individual wrestling national championship at the 125-pound weight class — accomplishing the already remarkable feat with only one leg. Robles’ story is captured in the new film “Unstoppable” that plays in the Isis Theatre […]
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Six Days of Global Cinema | Geoff Hanson Aspen Daily News
September 17, 2024
In 1979, Ellen Kohner Hunt decided to bring an independent film festival to the mountains. Today through Saturday, Aspen Film presents the 45th anniversary of the festival she started. A slate of 17 films, including documentaries, feature films and animated movies from all over the world, is planned this week for Aspen Filmfest. All screenings […]
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In CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY, a plucky ski club in Afghanistan highlights the 'fullness' of refugees' lives | Kaya Williams Aspen Public Radio
September 16, 2024
Packed with snowy action shots, old-school snowsuits and young, athletic stars, “Champions of the Golden Valley” is ostensibly a classic ski movie. Its subjects — members of the Bamyan Ski Club in the mountains of Afghanistan — are as determined as any alpine racer to get faster and go farther, and they’ll use whatever makeshift […]
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