WELCOME TO LEITH

Showings

Ped Mall -Scene 1 Tue, Feb 2, 2016 6:00 PM
Series Info
Series:Bijou Film Forum
Film Info
Rating:Not Rated
Runtime:85 mins
Director:Michael Beach Nichols, Christopher K. Walker
Year Released:2015
Production Country:USA

Description

DIALOGUE: Post-screening discussion with film subject Ryan Lenz in person and co-director Chritopher Walker via Skype.

"Haunting...a stunning portrait of First Amendment rights pushed to their extremes." -Indiewire

"This cautionary tale couldn't be more timely or essential." -Los Angeles Times

WELCOME TO LEITH chronicles the attempted takeover of a small town in North Dakota by notorious white supremacist Craig Cobb. As his behavior becomes more threatening, tensions soar, and the residents desperately look for ways to expel their unwanted neighbor. With incredible access to both longtime residents of Leith and white supremacists, the film examines a small community in the plains struggling for sovereignty against an extremist vision

Presented as part of Bijou Film Forum, a series of screenings and discussions of acclaimed and provocative films that seek to engage community members and U. of Iowa students across all disciplines and fields of study through the art of film. Free admission for UI students and $5 for general public.