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There are plenty of documentary festivals east of the Mississippi, which is why it’s so important that DocuWest has carved out space for nonfiction films in our region. “What we want to do is make DocuWest and Denver a hub for documentary filmmakers, documentary film lovers and those who really pay attention to the genre. We want people to see Denver as a place where, once a year, they can come out and celebrate documentary film,” says Wade Gardner, founder of the six-year old festival.
The lineup includes popular titles like Sebastian Junger’s Korengal, a followup to Restrepo, a frontline view of U.S. soldiers in combat. But lesser-known fare excites Gardner the most.
“There is a whole underground movement of storytellers who are choosing documentary,” he explains. “While their films may not reach that A-level, based on how the documentary and festival culture is, what I’m excited to see are all these new voices that are coming up.”
DocuWest’s free opening reception begins at 6 p.m. in Henderson’s Lounge at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Avenue. At 7, check out the Colorado premiere of the adventure documentary Point and Shoot, an exploration of American machismo on the front lines of the Libyan revolution. Tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for Denver Film Society members. For more information about the festival, which runs through September 15, go to docuwestfest.com.
Sept. 10-15, 2014
