43rd annual film fest will have Ann Arbor reeling


The Detroit News


The 43rd annual Ann Arbor Film Festival begins March 15 in Ann Arbor. This year, there will be films from the Sundance film festival, along with "High Tech Soul," a documentary on the Detroit Techno scene. Most of the offerings are short films. Some of the films are free and some charge for entry. For more information on the locations, film descriptions and prices, contact:

Michigan Theater

603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor

Call (734) 668-8397 or visit www.aafilmfest.org/festiv...n_theater/

MidnightFunk said:

Wish I was closer ~ Ann Arbor is one of my favorite cities. I'm about three hours north so don't get there as much as I'd like. The cultural diversity is so intriguing and the vegetarian restaurants are fabulous. Great little music stores too! I love the Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Sunflower. The film festival sounds like a very cool event.

Ann Arbor is awesome! I cant wait to see this film about the Detroit techno scene. Detroit keeps dishing it out!

Are both of you near there?

I am.

MidnightFunk said:

I wonder if MOJO's gonna be in it.

Impressed said:

Mojo IS inteviewed in the movie and yes, I am a Motor Baby too

This is why I love the Org, people I don't know, living in or around my city turning me on to something happening, THANK YOU!

Here's the rest of the info for those who want it. See ya there!

Sunday 20 March 2pm
Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor

HIGH TECH SOUL: THE CREATION OF TECHNO MUSIC
Gary Bredow. Ann Arbor, MI. BetaSP, 87 min. 2004. Documentary.
The Creation of Techno, is a documentary film that traces the creation of Techno music. This film digs deep into the roots of Techno as well as the culture of a city, answering questions of how and why this music came from Detroit. Featuring Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, as well as other innovators that continue to take the music to new levels today. Glu Studios explores the relationships and personal struggles of the individuals who created this global phenomenon. From the riots of 1967 to the underground party scene of the late 80's High Tech Soul takes you on a walk around the globe and back to one of the richest and most challenging cities in the world. The film explains why Techno with it's driving beats, abrasive tones, and resonating bass lines could not have come from anywhere else other than Detroit. Techno is much like the city itself, deprived and emotional yet continuing to set trends around the world, touching lives no one could have ever imagined.

Individual tickets: $8

Have fun all of you! Please post an update and if you're ever going on a Lake Huron shoreline trip to the Thumb let me know ~ I'll buy you lunch!