BRAVE NEW WEST

Credits

Year: 2008

Running Time: 80:00

Filmmakers: Doug Hawes-Davis, Drury Carr

Cast: Jim Stiles, Edward Abbey, Ken Sleight

Category: Documentary Feature

Film Description

Synopsis: In 1989, Jim Stiles began publishing the politically-progressive Canyon County Zephyr in the heart of conservative Mormon Utah. Now recognized as one of the best independent papers in the West, The Zephyr combines humor, history, honesty, and artistry in its coverage of issues. BRAVE NEW WEST is a profile of Stiles and the land and people that are his passion.

Screenings: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Arizona International Film Festival, Durango Independent Film Festival, Kansas International Film Festival

Awards: Best Editing, Connecticut Film Festival; Runner-Up Best Feature, Reel Earth/Aotearoa Environmental Film Festival

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Filmmaker Information

Drury Carr and Doug Hawes-Davis co-founded High Plains Films in 1992. Since then, the filmmakers have collaborated on more than 20 documentaries. Their films have been screened around the world and have won more than 40 awards. The team was the first recipient of the True West Visionary Award, a career achievement award at the True/False West Film Festival.

Screening Information

Day: Friday, March 27

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Independence Hall Room 103, UACCB

Admission: F R E E

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