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Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday 9th October

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

The film night for Thursday 9th October for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.

At 6pm, WFS will screen the documentary ICE MAIDEN, the amazing story of Lisa Blair who aims to be the first woman (and just the third person in history) to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica.

Our 8pm screening is the American drama starring Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates and Pierce Brosnan, THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL.

ICE MAIDEN
Documentary, 99 mins
Cast: Lisa Blair, Jessica Watson, Robert McDavitt
Director: Nathaniel C.T. Jackson

The astonishing journey of solo-adventurer Lisa Blair as she embarks on her voyage to be the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica.

Equal parts ambitious and treacherous, this trip has only ever been completed twice. Lisa's goal is to complete the journey for just the third time in history and to break the current record for speed.

As she navigates the most perilous parts of the journey, Lisa's confidence grows. But her instincts also tell her that no amount of preparation can guarantee her safe return.

When life-threatening weather conditions cause catastrophe, Lisa needs every ounce of courage, determination and self-belief she has to survive in the most dangerous waters on the planet.

"Ice Maiden is so much more than a journey. Lisa's at the edge of the world, battling impossible conditions and you're on the edge of your seat as you watch." - IMDB

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Showing at Forum North on Thursday 9th October at 6pm and Thursday 23rd October at 8pm.

Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee per film (Total of $15).

All welcome. Cash only please – NO EFTPOS AVAILABLE.

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