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06/06 at 6:00PM | Stockton Empire Theatre | "The Garage" and a Conversation with Director Carl Thibault | $9, $7
A narrative drama by Director Carl Thibault about a mechanic at his father's garage during the late 1970s, Matt dreams about leaving his small town existence and pursuing grander ambitions. But strong feelings for a new girlfriend and deep family ties may prevent Matt's ultimate escape, despite pressure from best friend Schultz to take off immediately. Coming-of-age story in a small town. A film that has touched the hearts of people worldwide - screened at 88 festivals and winner of 33 awards, worldwide. The presentation at the 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival will be the very LAST festival screening of this film EVER! Dir. Thibault will appear for the "Conversation with Filmmaker," following the film. Co-presented with 209Vibe.
06/07 at 4:00PM | The Haggin Museum | Celebrate! Mexico Family Festival | Free
Spend the afternoon of Saturday, June 7th, at The Haggin Museum, for the "Celebrate! Mexico" Family Festival, a cultural event inspired by the Latino Cinema tribute. Experience the vibrant Mexican culture through the arts, crafts, dance, fashion, and film, featuring screenings of "La Quinceañera," (from Mexico) about Ana Maria and this important, cultural tradition.
06/07 at 8:00PM | Stockton Empire Theatre | "Honeydripper " | $9, $7
Experience the beauty of John Sayle's "Honeydripper," starring award-winning actor Danny Glover, in a fabled tale about how the Honeydripper Lounge and its musicians changed the course of the history of rock 'n' roll. Co-presented with 209Vibe.
06/08 at 2:20PM | Faye Spanos Concert Hall | "Rain Falls from Earth" and a Conversation with Director Steve McClure, Opened with "The Golden Voice" | $9, $7
Opening the Finale Celebrations will be the West Coast premiere of "Rain Falls from Earth." Narrated by Oscar-nominted actor Sam Waterston, this a documentary story about courage, survival, and eventual triumph over the Khmer Rouge regime, which took the lives of over 2 million people. The film's director, Steve McClure, will engage in an interactive conversation with the audience. This special presentation will be opened with the narrative short "The Golden Voice," starring Sophia Pel.
06/08 at 4:45PM | President's Room at University of the Pacific | Finale Pre-Reception | $25
Start an evening of excellence with a pre-reception at the President's Room at University of the Pacific. Mingle with filmmakers, film lovers and the honorees of this year's festival.
06/08 at 6:30PM | Faye Spanos Concert Hall | Finale & Awards Gala and Film "Love & Dance" | $14, $10
Join us for the 2008 San Joaquin Film Festival Finale and Awards Gala, an extraordinary evening: honoring the exemplary talents of featured filmmakers of this year's inaugural, global film festival - awarding with jury-selected and audience-selected winners: and ending on a high note with Love & Dance, an intriguing, narrative feature by Israeli filmmaker Eitan Anner.
past events
06/05 at 7:00PM | Stockton Empire Theatre | Film Nite Israel Showcase: "Souvenirs" | $9, $7
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Israel and experience the Israeli Academy Award-winning documentary journey of "Souvenirs", Shahar Cohen and Halil Efrat's charming, funny and touching father/son journey in search of the "Souvenirs" the father may have left with local girls during his service in the Jewish Brigade while stationed in Amsterdam during WW II. The feature film will be opened by two shorts "Kuna Ni Nanang" and "Hem Lengths."
Supported by the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, celebrating 60 years of statehood, and co-presented with the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival.
tickets are available at door
06/04 at 5:45PM | Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre | Pre-Show, Opening Ceremonies and Film "Nonna's Trip" | $14, $10
The 1st International San Joaquin Film Festival kicks off with the first destination: Downtown Stockton, for a night celebrating Latino Cinema. The Gala begins with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the Bob Hope Theatre at 5:45PM to inaugurate the International San Joaquin Film Festival. The excitement continues as patrons enter the theatre's grand foyer to enjoy scrumptious treats from Downtown restaurants, co-hosted by the Downtown Stockton Alliance, and pre-show entertainment featuring Ballet Folklorico Autlense and a photographic exhibition highlighting the vibrant Mexican culture by award-winning photographer Arturo Vera. At 6:45PM, Enter the historic Theatre for the Gala program, featuring the Opening Ceremonies and the screening of the first film, Sebastian Silva's Mexican-released Nonna's Trip / El Viaje de La Nonna, a narrative feature about a grandmother's last wish to visit Italy with her family, co-presented with the International Latino Film Society. KWIN's Amanda King, Mistress of Ceremony. (film will be in Spanish, with English Subtitles)
06/04 at 8:45PM | Paragary's Skyview at Hotel Stockton | "With the Stars" Party | $49
After the film, patrons are in store for a high-profiled event celebrating the San Joaquin Valley's premier cinema festival, along with the Grand Opening of the renovated rooftop terrace of the Paragary's Restaurant at Hotel Stockton, in a night of glitz, glamour, and the live jazz of the Randy Sandoli Quartet, performing a collection of Latin jazz, classics, and original compositions. Ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets. Special thanks to Embellish Floral Design, AG Spanos Companies, Ironyard Vineyard, and Lodi Wine & Visitor's Center.
06/04 at 9:10PM | Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre | Film "The Clown and the Führer" | $10, $7
The second film of the night is Eduard Cortes' The Clown and the Führer, a fascinating drama from Spain about Charlie Rivel's decision to perform for Hitler's birthday, and a planned attack that could change the history of mankind. (film will be in Catalan, with English Subtitles)
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