INDIE REELS: Celebrating Excellence in Independent Film Presented by

The Tower Theatre Foundation & BendFilm

Indie Reels showcases independent films at the Tower Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Bend, OR. 

	Breast Cancer Diaries | February 12 at 7PM
	A special presentation of an award-winning documentary showing the determination, humor and bravery of one woman's life struggle and every woman's challenge. Tickets are $10.00 each, reserved seating, and include a panel discussion.
	The Future is Unwritten: Joe Strummer | February 26 at 7PM
	Official Selection – Sundance Film Festival  As the front man for Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people’s lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In this documentary by British film director Julien Temple, Joe Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or a musician, but as a true communicator of our times. Tickets are $7.00 each, general admission.
	Girls Rock | March 18
	The Girls Rock Institute opened its doors to seven students in 2003 in Portland, Oregon in a converted sewing machine factory. Begun in 2001 at Portland State University as a Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls, the program was founded on the principle of creating an atmosphere where girls 8-18 could “learn music in a positive environment and develop into strong women who play awesome music.” The film follows students through a summer’s camp experience learning, experimenting, opening their minds and lives to the creativity of Rock n’ Roll. March 18, 4:00 PM Special Presentation: Family screening; donations only March 18, 7:00 PM Includes Panel Discussion: $10 General Admission/$7 Students March 19 7PM show is cancelled.
	My First Guitar | March 25
	What begins with a simple question ("What was your first guitar?") put to 40 of today's most influential guitarists, including Slash, Les Paul and Peter Frampton, grows into an intimate documentary about the journey to find a musical voice.  Local piano legend, Andy Armer, will accompany some local guitar artists prior to the show.  Join us for an entertaining evening of live music with these great Central Oregon artists.  Tickets are $10 each, general admission, or $7 for students.
	How to Cook Your Life | April 1
	A cooking class with Zen Priest and Chef Edward Espe Brown teaches us to be attentive in our everyday dealings with the most mundane things and to open our eyes to one of the most beautiful occupations: cooking. Tickets are $7/adults and $5/students.
	King Corn | April 22
	Two friends move to the heartland to learn where their food comes from and create a documentary that raises troubling questions about how we eat and how we farm. Tickets are $10/adults and $7/students.
	I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With | May 20
	A delicious comedy that follows one man's life as he has trouble with his job and with women and uses food to deal with it all. Starring Jeff Garlan, Sarah Silverman and Bonnie Hunt. Tickets are $7/adults and $5/students.

Thank You Sponsors
The Starview Foundation, Title Sponsor   Bend Radio Group, Supporting Sponsor  The Source, Supporting Sponsor  The Mandala Agency,  Supporting Sponsor

The Tower Theatre Foundation is committed to bringing film to the Tower Theatre on a year-round basis in a manner that benefits the community and its partners. The Tower Theatre Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) 3 dedicated to the providing performing arts, civic, educational and social events that enliven and enrich the human spirit.