Wandering Reel at the Bijou in Lincoln City

The Bijou Theatre Presents
A Special Matinee of Wandering Reel Traveling Film Festival

PROGRAM A: GENDER BLENDER
Description: Encounter stories of people who disrupt (or uphold) traditional gender roles and who represent the juxtaposition and sometimes every day interplay between toxic masculinity and the struggles of feminism in the modern world.

Films Showing:
"Game"
Directed by Jeannie Donohoe
Synopsis: A new kid in town shows up at the high school boys basketball tryouts and instantly makes an impression. Will talent and drive be enough to make the team?

"The Beep Test"
Directed by Maxime Aubert
Synopsis: Wojtek is a mysterious new student at school. This is why he is a prey designated for Thomas and Philippe, two students in search of entertainment. Not finding the words to confront of his assailants, Wojtek turns to his physical education course to express the substance of his thoughts.

"I Think I Have A Crush On You"
Directed by Maria Eriksson-Hecht
Synopsis: 13-year-old Nadja has met her soulmate, William, online. Even though she hasn’t met him in real life, it feels like love. But when talking evolves into a sharing of nude images William doesn’t seem as cute and sensitive anymore.

"The Gunfighter"
Directed by Eric Kissack
Synopsis: In the tradition of classic westerns, a narrator sets up the story of a lone gunslinger who walks into a saloon. However, the people in this saloon can hear the narrator and the narrator may just be a little bit bloodthirsty.

"Cheese"
Directed by Hannah Cheesman
Synopsis: Buying cheese becomes a struggle of wits, strength, and maybe even begrudging respect for one young woman who has put herself in the game.

"Vs"
Directed by Ben Bruhmuller
Synopsis: A man battles his way through the rounds of life.

"Counterfeit Kunkoo"
Directed by Reema Sengupta
Synopsis: In a city that houses millions, Smita finds herself fighting beasts of a different kind as she discovers a strange pre-requisite to renting a house in middle-class Mumbai. She would make an ideal tenant - except for one glaring flaw. She is an Indian woman without a husband.

Screening followed by a Q&A discussion with Lincoln City native and Festival Director, Michael Harrington.

Tickets: $8

Serving: Popcorn, drinks and snacks!

Notes: This program is not rated. Recommended for ages 14+ only.