
No Worries Film Festival - Documentary Showcase
The following description was submitted by the event organizer.
Enjoy two Pacific Northwest documentaries, a live art show, and filmmaker Q+A.
Featuring:
"Boots on the Ground for Art" directed by Kevin Hanzlik.
This film reflects the joy and honor of teaching Veterans representing all branches of the Military, and one sees that their talent is enormous. Boots refer to the military but are not a direct reference. 'Boots on the Ground for Art' honors both Veterans' military service and their belief in the power of Art. The paintings were personal military reference or not. The theme is also a metaphor for beginning any new endeavor in life.
Military Veterans at the Oregon School of Arts under instructor Randall Vemer created several paintings on the theme 'BOOTS ON THE GROUND FOR ART'. These paintings will be on display before and after the screenings.
"Blurred Lines" directed by David Crawford.
Blurred Lines examines the sport of Pacific Northwest motorcycle club road racing, the safety precautions that the industry has taken, and the tragic injuries and deaths that follow. Filmed at Seattle's Pacific Raceway and Oregon's Portland International Raceway, the documentary features interviews with over 30 motorcycle riders, vendors and raceway coordinators, each with their own assessment of risk when they put on the helmet. The film explores the issue of whether their competitive attitudes have, at times, crossed the line beyond their control, putting their lives and their fellow riders unnecessarily at risk for the sport they love. Blurred Lines was created by David Crawford and Troy Kirby as a fundraiser for air fence, a product that protects riders and saves lives by creating softer barriers when motorcyclists crash during road races.
Content warnings for this event include footage of motorcycle crashes and mentions of death.
About No Worries Fest:
On the second Sunday of every month, let your freak flags fly, revel in diversity, and value creativity at every skill and experience level. It’s time for participation awards. Here, any filmmaker can show their hard work on the big screen, and audiences can see films that could otherwise be gatekept from them by the politics, commercialism, and financial barriers often set in place by the current festival circuit.