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Feb
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The Arts :: Film
Big Sky Film Fest: Shorts Block 21
12:45 PM (America/Denver)
Wilma Theatre
Description:
HUNTERS - 8 min
A short exploring the world of Josh and Jay, two men coming to terms with their own childhood, who dedicate their lives to the unusual practice of paedophile hunting. They take the law into their own hands, posing as underage girls on social networking sites and meet, confront and arrest online child groomers.

DON'T SHOOT THE DOG - 19 min
Michael Hackenberger, owner of the Bowmanville Zoo has had his share of controversy in the media. When PETA uploaded a video that allegedly showed Hackenberger whipping a tiger nineteen times during a training session, his reputation suffered. A group of student filmmakers agree to help the controversial zookeeper take back control of his reputation within his community.

NATIONAL INSECT - 30 min
In China, people call crickets a national insect because its deep connection with Chinese history, culture and daily life. And even this small insect can drive the economic development of a nation.

EMERGENCY ROOM - 30 min
12 ER doctors on duty for a population of 430,000. Doctors spend about three minutes on each patient (not if you're dying!) Patients go home, waiting to die, as they're not able to afford the treatment. This is part of the day-to-day life of this small-town hospital in eastern China - one of thousands of Chinese hospitals where doctors and patients are paying the price for a broken healthcare system.

(Total 87 min)
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Age Group: All Ages
Tags: # BSDFF
Venue: Wilma Theatre
Address: 131 S Higgins Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 728-2521

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