ODD BALLS
MONDAY AUGUST 21
7:00 PM THEATER TWO
Ball Saved
Ben Olson
Documentary Video 35:00 2006 World Premiere
Beginning with the repeal of the Pinball Ban in the mid 1970's until
its near demise in 1999, Ball Saved explores the personalities and appeal
of a uniquely American pastime. Discover the passion that drives pinball
fans, players and collectors to preserve pinball in the face of dwindling
interest, out-dated technology and crushing economics.
Ball Saved features a rare glimpse behind the scenes at Stern Pinball,
the last Pinball manufacturer in the world, an interview with Roger Sharpe,
world-class player, historian and pinball transcendentalist and brings
you into the world of competitive pinballers via the 2005 PinBrawl.
Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway
Richard Drutman
Documentary Video 43:00 2006 World Premiere
"Visceral performances, day-in-the-life footage, and storied tales of
one of indie rock¹s most unique acts (the drummer isn¹t even close to
puberty!) converge in this charming film that demonstrates exactly how this
family/band works. Their unique set-up- (they screen slides throughout
their shows and sing rhyming songs about what¹s on screen)-is provides
another step towards fulfilling their goal of fixing what¹s wrong with the
entertainment industry: ³We are totally tuned in to what audiences need
to experience,² says Jason, ³in terms of bands not communicating with
audiences, not breaking down the fourth wall ‹ we need to make up for
that in the hour and 15 minutes we get onstage.² Unlike a lot of music films
that forget to actually include the music, this doesn¹t shy away from
performance footage. It also offers a charming portrait of a family who refuses to
compromise, politically or aesthetically, and manage to have a whole
lot of fun in the process."- Sound Unseen Film Festival
