New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2012 Screening + Malbec Wine Tasting
Ten Glorious Seconds – Simon Pitts (London, England) In this touching short film, Albert is in the last stages of Alzheimer's. His wife Josie is aware that time is running out for him and for them. She hopes that Albert may once again receive and return an emotional signal - long after the loss of his ability to speak. We finally bear witness to the intensity of their love as their parallel lives merge for just Ten Glorious Seconds. Features Emmy-Award winning actor David Suchet), together with veteran British actors Paul Collard and Gabrielle Hamilton. 2011; 12 min.
Mary and Bill – Andrew Napier (Los Angeles, California)
This wonderfully inspirational documentary follows two elderly athletes, Mary Stroebe, a 90-year-old tri-athlete, and Bill Wambach, an 83-year-old high jumper. Mary has just broken her leg while downhill skiing and Bill, who smoked for 45 years, is recovering from a heart attack. Despite doctors’ orders, both decide to train and compete in their respective events. Mary hopes to complete the Lifetime Fitness triathlon and Bill will attempt to set the record for high jump at the National Senior Olympics. Through their amazing commitment, both Mary and Bill prove that age is just a number. 2011; 49 min.
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Boom Varietal - Sky Pinnick (Bend, Oregon) Argentine Malbec is currently the fastest growing wine varietal in the United States. Originally from the Cahors region of France, Malbec has never gained the acceptance here that it has achieved in Argentina. Italian immigrants arriving in Argentina at the turn of the 20th century, widely planted Malbec cuttings all along the Andean foothills in Mendoza. In this high, dry climate, it found its perfect terroir. Originally producing inexpensive blends, the Argentines later developed “boutique”, “export quality”, “New World”, and “single varietal” wines. This movement, , has caused Malbec to boom. US consumers now seem to be enamored with the varietal, but will the boom last? Beautifully shot and with an original music score, Boom Varietal will unlock your understanding of Argentina’s great Malbec wines. 2011; 72 min. With in-person appearance by Malbec winery owner Hector Durigutti. Special Added Promotion: Free tasting of Malbec wines featured in the film Boom Varietal!
