TV ACADEMY SCREENINGS FOR APRIL/MAY

FRACTURE

Two screenings:

1) Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7 pm

Hollywood Boulevard Cinema, 1001 W. 75th Street. Woodridge, Illinois

2) Monday, April 16, 2007 - 7:30 pm

AMC River East Theaters, 322 E. Illinois, Chicago

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WAITRESS

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 7 pm

AMC Loews 600 N. Michigan, 600 N. Michigan, Chicago

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BURNT ORANGES

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7 pm

Facets Multi-media, 1517 W. Fullerton, Chicago

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KNOCKING
Wednesday, May 2, 2007 - 7 pm

Facets Multi-Media, 1517 W. Fullerton, Chicago

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FRACTURE

When a meticulous structural engineer (Hopkins) is found innocent of the attempted murder of his wife (Embeth Davidtz), the young district attorney (Gosling) who is prosecuting him becomes a crusader for justice. Fracture is packed with twists and turns that weave in and out of the courtroom as the pair try to outwit each other.

The film features an outstanding supporting cast that includes Academy Award-nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) and Rosamund Pike (Pride and Prejudice), is directed by Gregory Hoblit (Primal Fear), and written by Dan Pyne (The Sum of All Fears, The Manchurian Candidate) and Glenn Gers.

Fracture opens nationwide on Friday, April 20th. To learn more, visit www.fracturemovie.com.

Members received an e-mail for admittance of two for the Woodridge screening. Members received a postcard in the mail for the Chicago screening.

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY. Seating is on a first come, first served basis and is NOT guaranteed. Theater is not responsible for seating over capacity. No admittance once screening has begun.

WAITRESS

Jenna (Keri Russell) is trapped in an unhappy marriage with a controlling, jealous husband. The last thing she wants is a baby, so when she discovers she has allen pregnant, she’s terrified of what the future holds.

In an effort to escape her husband, Jenna saves what money she can by working at Joe’s Diner, where she creates amazing pies which she names after circumstances in her life like I-Don’t-Want-Earl’s-Baby Pie, I-Hate-My-Husband Pie, and Falling-in-Love Pie.

Jenna finds support in her friends Becky (Cheryl Hines) and Dawn (Adrienne Shelly), working southern women trying to make the most out of the little they’ve been given in life, as well as Old Joe (Andy Griffith), who owns the pie shop where Jenna works.

Things seem hopeless for Jenna until she meets gynecologist Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion), a good looking man who treats her with love, generosity and simple kindness. He’s handsome. He’s kind. He’s neurotic. He’s married.

Waitress was inspired by writer/director Adrienne Shelly’s own feelings while she was pregnant with daughter Sophie.

Members will receive a postcard for admittance of yourself and one guest.

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY. Seating is on a first come, first served basis and is NOT guaranteed. Theater is not
responsible for seating over capacity. No admittance once screening has begun.

BURNT ORANGES

Winner of the CINE Golden Eagle award, Burnt Oranges is poetic video documentary by Chicago filmmaker Silvia Malagrino that explores the history of political violence in her native Argentina.

Malagrino examines the long-term effects and repercussions of Argentina's 1970's state terrorism
through a combination of intimate witness narration, interviews, documentary, and re-created footage. The
film is a personal and artistic portrayal of a country's struggles to confront its painful past.

The filmmaker will be present for discussion.

Members received an e-mail for admittance of two.

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY. Seating is on a first come, first served basis and is NOT guaranteed. Theater is not
responsible for seating over capacity. No admittance once screening has begun.

KNOCKING

IFP/Chicago, in conjunction with ITVS, presents KNOCKING. They are moral conservatives who stay out of politics, but they won a record number of court cases expanding freedom for everyone. They refuse blood transfusions on religious grounds, but they embrace the science behind bloodless surgery. In Nazi Germany, they could fight for Hitler or go to the concentration camps. They chose the camps. Following two families who stand firm for their controversial and misunderstood Christian faith, KNOCKING reveals how Jehovah's Witnesses have helped shape history beyond the doorstep. An INDEPENDENT LENS selection. As seating is on a first come, first served basis, your early arrival is suggested. No one will be admitted once theater capacity is reached. Members will receive a postcard for admittance of yourself and one guest. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY. Seating is on a first come, first served basis and is NOT guaranteed. Theater is not responsible for seating over capacity. No admittance once screening has begun.