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Screenings
Screenings Special Screening - Gasland - January 26th @ 7pm
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 9:00PM 
Footcandle is pleased to announce that we'll be screening the academy award nominated documentary 'Gasland' on January 26th in the upstairs auditorium of the Carolina Theater.
About the film:
Director Josh Fox journeys across America to examine the negative effects of natural-gas drilling, from poisoned water sources to kitchen sinks that burst into flames to unhealthy animals and people.
Upcoming Screening - The Guard - January 12th @ 7pm
Friday, December 23, 2011 at 9:13PM 
When tightly wound FBI agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle) invades an Irish village in pursuit of international drug dealers, wisecracking local copper Gerry Boyle (Brendan Gleeson) does his best to annoy the American and get on with his circumscribed life. But soon there's a murder, and Boyle finds himself swept up in detective work way beyond his pay grade. John Michael McDonagh directs this action-filled comedy.
Upcoming Screening - Take Shelter - December 8th @ 7pm
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 9:45PM 
Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) stars in this Sundance-selected thriller as Curtis LaForche, a small-town family man who's determined to protect his wife (Jessica Chastain) and deaf daughter (Tova Stewart) from impending disaster. Fueled by disturbing visions of a terrible storm, Curtis sets out to prepare for the future by building an impenetrable storm shelter in the safety of his own backyard.
Footcandle invites you to join us on December 8th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory for the screening of this film and a discussion immediately following. Members are free, guests are $5.
Upcoming Screening - Project Nim - November 10th @ 7pm
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 9:01PM 
Footcandle Film Society is pleased to announce that we will be screening the documentary "Project Nim" November 10th at 7pm. This film from Oscar-winning filmmaker James Marsh ('Man On Wire') tells the story of the landmark 1970's experiment involving Nim, a chimp whom scientists raised as human and taught sign language.
Upcoming Screening - Under the Same Moon - November 3rd @ 6pm
Monday, October 24, 2011 at 2:09PM 
Thursday, November 3rd, The Bridge Hispanic Mission and the Footcandle Film Society will be presenting a FREE screening of the film "Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna)". The film will be shown at the Carolina Theater in Downtown Hickory at 6:00pm. There is no cost for the film, and an optional discussion will be held afterwards about the themes and messages shared in the film. The event is intended to raise awareness about the hopes and struggles of our local Spanish-speaking immigrants.
About the film: Even across thousands of miles, the special bond between a mother and son can never be broken. It gives hope to Carlitos, a scrappy nine-year-old boy whose mother, Rosario, has gone to America to build a better life for both of them. While Rosario struggles for a brighter future, fate forces Carlitos’ hand and he embarks on an extraordinary journey to find her. Critics and audiences alike have praised this inspirational and heartwarming tale of a mother’s devotion, a son’s courage and a love that knows no borders. Rated PG-13
We hope to see you at this special, free community screening on Thursday, November 3rd!
