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Hi Everyone:<br>
<br>
Hope that Spring is finding you where ever you are. I am off to China
next Sunday but before I go I want to let you know about this very
special opportunity.<br>
<br>
If you live in the Bay Area this is especially for you. If not check
the listings at the end of the article for other locations where the
wonderful film <i>SITA SINGS THE BLUES </i>will screen. <br>
<br>
Warm Regards to you all,<br>
<br>
Nancy<br>
<br>
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Sita Sings the Blues Comes to the Big Screen – At Last!<br>
<br>
For those of you who have only seen Sita Sings the Blues on your
computer or from a DVD you have missed half of the experience. It
really deserves to be seen in all its glory on a big screen with a good
sound system to appreciate what a tour de force Nina Paley has
accomplished almost single-handedly.<br>
For those who have never had the opportunity to see that Nina calls
“the Greatest Break-up Story Ever Told” this is about to be rectified
in some cities.<br>
If you live in the Bay Area you are in for a double treat because you
can see a great film while supporting a wonderful neighborhood theatre
that still believes in screening independent films and isn’t afraid to
program films that other cinema won’t touch because they are not
blockbusters.<br>
I’m not going to write about the film’s story line because I (along
with many other writers) have already written so many words about it.
If you are unfamiliar with the film and Nina’s long battle to gain the
rights to use some of the songs as sung by 1920’s jazz vocalist Annette
Hanshaw visit her web site:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://sitasingstheblues.com">http://sitasingstheblues.com</a><br>
The story behind the making of the film is almost as exciting as the
animated film itself.<br>
On a personal note, Nik and Nina have collaborated on several films and
Nik contributed music for Sita Sings the Blues. Nik and I also have a
very warm spot in our hearts for the Red Vic since we performed there
regularly when we lived in San Francisco. One of the things that I
really miss from the Bay Area is the Red Vic’s popcorn. Take it from
me, as a true popcorn aficionado; they have some of the best popcorn
that I have even eaten in a theatre!<br>
SITA SINGS the Blues will screen at the Red Vic for 5 days:<br>
May 8th through the 12<br>
Show Times: 7:15, 9:15; also Saturday and Sunday 2:00 and 4:00<br>
Tickets: Advance tickets available via
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.redvicmoviehouse.com">http://www.redvicmoviehouse.com</a><br>
Regular admission $9; Tuesday evenings and 2PM Matinee $6, Seniors (62
and older_ and children (12 and younger) $6 at all times<br>
<br>
RED VIC MOVIE HOUSE<br>
1727 Haight Street (between Cole and Shrader) San
Francisco, California 94117 <br>
GETTING THERE IS EASY: The Red Vic is served directly by Muni Routes
7, 33, 37, 43 and 71. Muni Routes 6 and N Judah come within a few
blocks<br>
IF YOU DON’T LIVE IN THE BAY AREA YOU CAN STILL SEE Sita Sings the Blues<br>
<br>
Columbus, Ohio – April 17 – 23 – Drexel Theater<br>
Chicago, Illinois – May 1 – 7 – Gene Siskel Film Center<br>
Portland, Oregon – May 8, 9, 12-15, 18, 21 and 22 – Van City Theater<br>
Wilmington, Delaware – May 15 – 17 – Theatre N at Nemours<br>
Lake Worth, Florida – May 15 – 21 – Lake Worth Playhouse<br>
Boston, Massachusetts – June 12-14 – Brattle Theater<br>
Notre Dame, Indiana – July 23-25 – DeBartolo Performing Arts Center<br>
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