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Arts & Entertainment

The New Jersey Film Festival, Fall 2011

The New Jersey Film Festival, Fall 2011 will be featuring three movies this evening beginning at 7:00pm.  These films will be show in Voorhees Hall #105, 71 Hamilton Street/College Avenue Campus, Rutgers University, New Brunswick.  This evenings featured films are:

Crazy Beats Strong Every Time - Moon Molson (New York, New York).  In this riveting short film a young African-American man finds his Nigerian-immigrant stepfather passed out drunk in their apartment complex and is pressured by a friend into contemplating the unthinkable. 2011; 24 min.  With an in-person appearance by director Moon Molson!

Jack Falls: Sid's Story - Paul Tanter (London, England).  A striking, graphic-novel animation about Jack and Sid, undercover police officers working their way up the echelons of a criminal gang, and gaining the trust of the underworld.  When one of them has his cover blown, will the other choose the mission instead? 2011; 6 min.

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Jack Falls - Paul Tanter (London, England).  This superb and gripping modern crime noir is filmed in high-contrast black and white with splashes of color, and features a terrific cast, jaw-dropping cinematography, and masterful direction.  After recovering from a murder attempt in Amsterdam, former undercover police officer Jack Adleth returns to London seeking revenge.  As he deals with the consequences of his former dual life, few are pleased to see him back alive. Using his wits and cunning, he must figure out a way to survive long enough to bury his past before it buries him. 2010; 100 min.

Admission is $10 General, $9 Students/Seniors, $8 Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC Friends.  All films are subject to change.  Call our information number 732-932-8482 the day of show to confirm titles.

Tickets are available on a “first-come-first-served” basis only and can be purchased at the door beginning a half-hour before the start time.  Advance Tickets are available for groups of 10 or more.  For more information, call (732) 932-8482, email NJMAC12@gmail.com, or visit www.njfilmfest.com.  All are welcome.

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NOTE: Our primary screening location at Voorhees Hall #105 features new comfortable seats, stadium seating, a state-of-the-art hi-definition projection and sound systems!

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