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SUMMARY:THELMA
DESCRIPTION:When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson\, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. \nDirector: Josh Margolin \nStars: June Squibb\, Fred Hechinger\, Richard Roundtree
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/thelma/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Mr. V's Day Off - Martin Luther King Day
DESCRIPTION:Martin Luther King Day (Pajama Day)  Monday\, Jan. 20 \nJoin Mr. V. for a day-long musical sojourn\, including a tribute to the legacy of Dr. King and the Civil Rights movement.  The WInter season will also be celebrated with songs and activities involving winter sports such as hockey\, skiing\, and speedskating.  We’ll be snug in our jammies all day long as we sing\, laugh\, and find inspiration together on the John and Nancy Hughes stage at Gorton. \nJanuary 20\, 2025 \nOPTION #1: 1/2 day – 9 am to Noon = $49\nOPTION #2: 1/2 day – Noon to 3 pm = $49\nOPTION #3: Full Day – 9 am to 3 pm = $99 \nAges 4 to 10 \nCheck out footage from Mr. V’s recent class. \n\n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years. Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years. He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs. Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure. \n \nAbout Our Artistic Director: Jeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mr-vs-day-martin-luther-king-2025/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland: Again\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friday and Monday class of Alice in Wonderland: Again\, where we’ll focus on performing Part One of this original adaptation\, developed in the fall! Dive into Lewis Carroll’s whimsical world\, portraying characters like Alice\, the Mad Hatter\, and the Queen of Hearts while collaborating on fresh\, imaginative dialogue. Under the guidance of award-winning writer Jeremy Kruse and visionary director Madison Kisst\, you’ll explore creative new perspectives on this classic tale. Whether you’re a seasoned actor or a beginner\, this is a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and join a vibrant creative community. Enroll today! \n  \n\nFridays – 4:30pm to 6:30pm\nMondays – 4:30pm to 6:30pm\nNOTE: No class March 7/ a Thursday class is added on March 13 because the first show will be on Friday\, March 14. \nPerformance on March 14 at 6 pm in the Grotto.\nPerformance on March 15 at 2 pm in the Grotto.\n16 classes (32 hours)\n2 performances (6 hours)\n\nDo you qualify for free lunch? If so\, email Jeremy Kruse regarding a full or partial scholarship. \nAbout Our Artistic Director:\n \nJeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com  \n \nInstructor\, Madison Kisst is an actor\, director\, and theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. As an actor\, some of her credits include: American Repertory Theater\, Lyric Repertory Company\, The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, Idaho Shakespeare Festival\, Nevada Conservatory Theater\, and Santa Cruz Shakespeare. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Performance.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/alice-in-wonderland-again-part-1/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy: Your Financial Goals
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT CLASS ON FEBRUARY 20!\nHealth\, wealth and happiness are inter-related components to a successful life. This trio indicates not only how we live\, but how long we live.  Financial literacy is considered a strong indicator of financial health and wellness.  Individuals with a higher level of financial knowledge tend to make better financial decisions\, are more equipped to handle economic challenges and recover from financial setbacks.   We are going to be talking about need to know financial concepts to help you better navigate your financial future – starting today! \n \nKristin is a Wealth Advisor and Family Consultant at the Lerner Group located in Deerfield Illinois\, Kristin works with clients who find themselves in a moment of financial transition.  Her primary focus is to work with clients through the divorce process as an advocate to give financial clairity and guidance. \nKristin has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Michigan Tech University\, and a Masters in Business (MBA)from Northwestern University.  She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)\, and a Certified Divorce Financial Ananlyst (CDFA). \nKristin and her family have been a Lake Forest residents for 25 years.   She has held numerous financial literacy gatherings in the Lake forest area for young adults\, women and couples- presenting best practices for financial independence and success.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/financial-literacy/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Ragdale Presents -A Conversation with Lisa Genova
DESCRIPTION:Harvard-trained neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova has been praised as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science for writing stories inspired both by neurological conditions and by our shared human condition. She will be discussing her new novel\, More or Less Maddy\, a novel about an NYU freshman trying to navigate the complex effects bipolar disorder has on her identity\, her relationships\, and her life dreams.\nConversation with Lisa Genova and Megan Stielstra after with audience Q & A. \nDATE:  Thursday\, January 23\, 2025 \nTIME:  6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/ragdale-presents-a-conversation-with-lisa-genova/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Rental Events,Speakers
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SUMMARY:OUTRAGED: WHY WE FIGHT ABOUT MORALITY AND POLITICS AND HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy to assume that liberals and conservatives have radically different moral foundations. In his new book Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground\, Kurt Gray\, Ph.D. showcases the latest science to demonstrate that we all have the same moral mind—that everyone’s moral judgments stem from feeling threatened or vulnerable to harm. \nWe all care about protecting ourselves and the vulnerable. Conflict arises\, however\, when we have different perceptions of harm. We get outraged when we disagree about who the “real” victim is\, whether we’re talking about political issues\, fights with our in-laws\, or arguments on the playground. \nIn this fascinating and insightful tour of our moral minds\, Gray\, a professor in psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding\, tackles popular myths that prevent us from understanding ourselves and those around us. While it is commonly believed that our ancestors were apex predators\, Gray argues that for most of our evolutionary history\, humans were more hunted than hunter. This explains why our minds are hard-wired to perceive threats and provides surprising insights on the scientific origins of our values and beliefs. Though we might think ourselves driven by objective reasoning\, Gray unveils new research that finds our moral judgments are based on gut feelings rather than rational thought and presents a compelling reminder that we are more alike than we might think. \nDrawing on groundbreaking research\, Gray provides a captivating new explanation for our moral outrage and unpacks how to best bridge divides. If you want to understand the morals of the “other side\,” ask yourself a simple question—what harms do they see? \nGray will be in conversation with Paul Bloom (FAN ’23)\, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto and Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. He is the author of seven books\, including his latest Psych: The Story of the Human Mind. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Outraged from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Gray that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/outraged-why-we-fight-about-morality-and-politics-and-how-to-find-common-ground/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:Winterfest – Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Winterfest at Mountainfilm on Tour: Après-Ski Vibes\, Food\, Music\, and Fun!\nGet the full Mountainfilm on Tour experience by diving into the festive atmosphere of Winterfest\, a free event included with your Mountainfilm on Tour ticket! Transport yourself to an alpine escape in the Stuart Ski Lodge\, where the charm of a ski chalet meets lively entertainment and delicious bites. \nHere’s What’s Happening in the Stuart Ski Lodge \n\nLive Acoustic Music – Enjoy live music while you soak in the après-ski vibe\nCraft Libations – Enjoy craft brews and signature “ski-style” cocktails for purchase\nFood Trucks – Featuring something for everyone\, from wood-fired pizza and tacos to hearty comfort foods from Left Bank\n\nStuart Ski Lodge Hours: \n\nFriday from 6 – 7:30 pm\nSaturday from 3:30 – 7:30 pm\n\nFood Trucks on Site \n\nLaPlancha Loca – Bold\, Mexican fare with vibrant flavors featuring everything from carne to shrimp to tofu chorizo\nMamma Mia Wood-Fired Pizza – Classic\, piping-hot pizzas with an artisanal touch\nLeft Bank – Indulge in hot dogs\, pulled pork\, and creamy mac-and-cheese\n\nDress in your coolest après-ski apparel\, grab a drink and hang out with friends in our warm and welcoming lodge. Whether you’re refueling after the short films or gearing up for the medley\, Winterfest has everything you need for an unforgettable evening. \nDinner plans? Done.\nAprès-ski experience? Perfect.\nMountainfilm on Tour Festival? Totally Rocks. \nCome for the films\, stay for the fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/winterfest-friday2025/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Festivals,Film,Live Music
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SUMMARY:WINTERFEST FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURE - OUT THERE: A NATIONAL PARKS STORY
DESCRIPTION:A young filmmaker sets out on a 10\,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood best friend during the centennial year of the formation of the National Park Service. Along the way\, the two record stories of the people who work in the parks and those who come to enjoy them\, as part of the rich tapestry of the park system’s history emerges.\n \nThey hear profound stories of people from all ages\, walks of life\, and cultures that come to the parks seeking tranquility\, healing\, motivation\, and connection to the natural world. Between the spectacular shots of the parks and compelling interviews are colorful bits of old maps\, posters\, and travelogues. This stunning road trip is a tribute to the national parks and their history\, and is also a recognition of the people that appreciate them and work to maintain their beauty.\n \nThis is a wonderful film\, that we can’t picture anyone not enjoying. It is a complete crowd-pleaser with great\, personal stories and amazing cinematography. If you haven’t seen this one yet\, don’t miss these last opportunities to see it on a big screen.\n\nFilmmaker Brendan Hall will be Zooming in after the screening for a Q & A!\nMountainfilm is co-presented by the Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands and sponsored by The Community Church of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/winterfest-friday-night-feature-out-there-a-national-parks-story/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film,Independent
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SUMMARY:Mr. V's "Winter Road Trip" Saturday Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Mr. V’s Winter Road Trip” \nJoin Mr. V. for an unforgettable winter odyssey across America!  Kids will love to hop aboard for the musical journey of a lifetime:  an inspirational vision of our nation along a snowbound adventure through the American wilderness.  This brand new original musical will be a multi-media musical event your child won’t want to miss.  All aboard! \nSaturdays\n9 am to 11 am\nJan. 25-March 1\nPerformance on Saturday\, March 1st at 10 a.m.\n1st through 4th grade \nCheck out footage from Mr. V’s recent class. \n\n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years. Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years. He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs. Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure. \n \nAbout Our Artistic Director: Jeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mr-vs-winter-saturday-show-2025/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: All Ages Shorts Program
DESCRIPTION:Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present… All Ages Shorts Program!\nA curated look at some of the very best Mountainfilm on Tour has to offer. The program offers an eclectic mix of films about extreme sports\, nature\, and animals. Bring the whole family along for a memorable experience in our John and Nancy Hughes Theater! We carefully selected films for this program that we feel will be a big hit with our community. Suitable for all ages. \nAll Ages Shorts Films:\nThe Rock Pool Waltz \nDirected and created by 14 year-old Marlon Denning\, The Rock Pool Waltz is the story of the unlikely friendship Marlon discovers while looking to nature for connection during the solitude of COVID. \nAustralia/ Duration: 8 min\nDirected by: Marlon Denning \nFrosty Formulations \nFrosty Formulations is a zesty seven-minute film that uncovers the cool chemistry behind ice cream. Join the spirited Dr. Maya Warren as she dives into the microscopic magic that makes ice cream simultaneously solid\, liquid\, and gas. \nUSA/ Duration: 8 min\nDirected by: Page Buono \nFreya \nLeo Houlding’s daughter\, Freya\, uses climbing as a practice to lean into discomfort and fear to help navigate her neurodiversity and harness its strengths. \nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected by: Natasha Brooks \nThe Ugandan Quidditch Movement \nIn Uganda\, a sport is driving social change. That sport is quidditch. After a chance encounter with a Harry Potter novel\, a dedicated teacher brings the magic world of chasers\, beaters\, seekers\, quaffles\, bludgers and the golden snitch to the students at Good Shepherd Primary School in Katwadde Village. As they train for an upcoming tournament\, the quidditch community they create helps the kids smash taboos about gender\, learn teamwork and overcome poverty. \nUSA/ Duration: 15 min\nDirected by: Ben Garfield \nConcrete Dreams: The Skate Awakening of Laos \nConcrete Dreams: The Skate Awakening of Laos chronicles the evolution of a grassroots skateboard movement in Laos. Local skaters\, fueled by passion and vision\, create DIY skate spots\, reshaping their urban landscape. \nUSA\, Belgium\, Laos\, Australia/ Duration: 8 min\nDirected by: Seilina Miles \nThe Wintering Grounds \nFor most of the year\, bands of world-class freestyle kayakers roam the land in search of waves. But when the rivers freeze\, everyone finds their way to a special spot on the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia border. Squatting in an abandoned parking lot\, they spend the winter training for the next world championships on North America’s best winter whitewater. Although called “certifiable lunatics” by the locals\, this tight-knit group is proof of the power of family and that indeed\, everything is more fun with friends. \nUSA/ Duration: 21 min\nDirected by: Jeff Springer \nDesert Wings \nDesert Wings brings the unique sport of paramotoring to light showcasing talented pilots exploring the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest. \nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected By: Nathan McBride
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-2025-all-ages-shorts-program/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Family,Festivals,Film
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SUMMARY:Winterfest – Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Winterfest at Mountainfilm on Tour: Après-Ski Vibes\, Food\, Music\, and Fun!\nGet the full Mountainfilm on Tour experience by diving into the festive atmosphere of Winterfest\, a free event included with your Mountainfilm on Tour ticket! Transport yourself to an alpine escape in the Stuart Ski Lodge\, where the charm of a ski chalet meets lively entertainment and delicious bites. \nHere’s What’s Happening in the Stuart Ski Lodge \n\nLive Acoustic Music – Enjoy live music while you soak in the après-ski vibe\nCraft Libations – Enjoy craft brews\, and signature “ski-style” cocktails for purchase\nFood Trucks – Featuring something for everyone\, from wood-fired pizza and tacos to hearty comfort foods\n\nStuart Ski Lodge Hours: \n\nFriday from 6 – 7:30 pm\nSaturday from 3:30 – 7:30 pm\n\nFood Trucks on Site \n\nLaPlancha Loca – Bold\, Mexican fare with vibrant flavors featuring everything from carne to shrimp to tofu chorizo\nMamma Mia Wood-Fired Pizza – Classic\, piping-hot pizzas with an artisanal touch\nLeft Bank – Indulge in hot dogs\, pulled pork\, and creamy mac-and-cheese\n\nDress in your coolest après-ski apparel\, grab a drink and hang out with friends in our warm and welcoming lodge. Whether you’re refueling after the short films or gearing up for the medley\, Winterfest has everything you need for an unforgettable evening. \nDinner plans? Done.\nAprès-ski experience? Perfect.\nMountainfilm on Tour Festival? Totally Rocks. \nCome for the films\, stay for the fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/winterfest-saturday2025/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Festivals,Film,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: Adventure Shorts Program
DESCRIPTION:Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present… Adventure Shorts!\nThe Mountainfilm on Tour: Adventure Shorts program provides an eclectic mix of stories about appreciating the natural world and competing in extreme sport. Like any great adventure\, the program has its share of grueling climbs and breathtaking descents\, as well as more contemplative moments that focus on the beauty of the wild. It’s a program that’s sure to bring out the nature lover and thrill seeker in all of us! \nAdventure Shorts films:\nAbove the Noise \n \nThe world around us can feel overwhelming and loud. In response\, Maya delves into her practice of skydiving as a means to focus inwards. She gently inspires us to find our own means of grounding ourselves in flow. \n\n\nUK/ Duration: 6 min\nDirected by: Adam De Silva \n\n\nDancing Warrior \n\n\n \nOn windswept hills surrounded by the bluffs of the Lakota Badlands sits the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. For the native youth\, living here can be a struggle — the teen suicide rate is among the highest in the country. But many have found hope and purpose in the unlikeliest of places: the traditional sport of horse racing known as Indian Relay. The film follows one teen racing team named Dancing Warrior\, who come together to compete and support each other as they face the challenges of life on the reservation. This short film is a coming-of-age story of Lakota teens as they find strength in tradition and passion in competition. \nUSA/ Duration: 10 min\nDirected by: Rachel McDonald & Peter Goetz \nFall Harvest \n \nAt Crankworx Cairns in 2023\, Nicholi Rogatkin had a season-ending injury\, marking the first time in his career that he had to sit out a season. Fall Harvest highlights how time seems to move more slowly while healing and the magic of getting back on a bike again. \n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 2 min\nDirected by: Keenan Desplanques \n\n\nLexicon \n \nA unique group of skiers from around the world come together to celebrate skiing as a catalyst for human connection. As they shred the bottomless pow of Hokkaido\, the transformative power of adventure takes this group from strangers to friends. \n\n\nCanada/ Duration: 13 min\nDirected by: Austin Hopkins & Loic Isliker \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeaving a Tread \n \nAs the popularity of mountain biking grows across Mexico\, riders like Israel Carrillo work to blaze the trail — literally. Carrillo shares the challenges athletes face in a growing sport\, financially and otherwise\, while showing off his hometown of Guanajuato. \n\n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 6 min\nDirected by: Maxwell Frank \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRe \n \nTwenty years ago\, Re forged a new path in the outdoor sports community as one of the few women in her field. As an action sports photographer\, she is dedicated to working with and showcasing the strength and individual personalities of female athletes. Re landed the first cover shot of a woman for Backcountry Magazine and the first all-female cover shot for Skiing Magazine. She views her work as a catalyst\, fostering a social shift in the perception of female athletes in popular culture. \n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 6 min\nDirected by: Iz La Motte \nThe Draconians \n \nSkiers Sam Favret and Nikolaï Schirmer team up in Norway on a ski touring trip of a lifetime. Follow them up and down futuristic lines as they execute their vision as athletes and filmmakers in this thrilling segment from The Draconians. \nFrance/ Duration: 13 min\nDirected by: Maxime Moulin \nTime is a Funny Thing \n \nTime is a Funny Thing is an exploration of time and how doing what we love makes it disappear. In this short film\, professional mountain biker Tyler McCaul looks back on his career through the lens of his older and younger self.\nUSA/ Duration: 5 min\nDirected by: Jeremy Grant \n\n\n\nUnseen Peaks \n\n\n\n \nAfter enduring discrimination and trauma due to her blindness\, Addie seeks freedom through skiing\, ice climbing and rock climbing\, facing both the challenges of these activities and the need for acceptance within the outdoor community as a disabled person. She believes exposure is the most powerful antidote to fear and dreams of a world where everyone has the safety and freedom to experience the outdoors. \nUSA/ Duration: 7 min\nDirected by: Roo Smith \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAsking Less \n \n\n\n\n\nThe Colorado River is one of America’s most valuable and iconic rivers. Photographer and author Pete McBride has been following this river for over two decades. He shows us the stark reality of our water crisis within this river and the remarkable beauty and resilience of this ephemeral source of life. \n\n\n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected by: Pete McBride \nObibini \n \nObibini is a high-energy dive into Ghanaian women’s joy and liberation through surfing. Since 2013\, the Obibini Surf Club has empowered women to feel welcome at the beach and in the water. \nGhana Duration: 4 min\nDirected by: Benoit Lalande \nGhost Resorts: Japan \n \nWith ski lifts no longer spinning and buildings falling into disrepair\, abandoned ski areas are nestled among the snow-drifted peaks of Japan. The country’s massive economic boom in the 1980s fueled a wild demand for skiing and an explosion of new mountain resorts. The financial collapse that followed in 1991 decimated both the Japanese economy and the ski industry. Today\, hundreds of ghost resorts span the mountains as silent witnesses to the pace of change. Yet the deep powder beckons those who seek to experience an unconventional backcountry adventure. \nJapan/ Duration: 10 min\nDirected By: Michael J Brown & Zeppelin Zeerip \nDesert Wings \n \nDesert Wings brings the unique sport of paramotoring to light showcasing talented pilots exploring the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest. \nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected By: Nathan McBride
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-2025-adventure-shorts-program/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film
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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: Indomitable Spirit Medley
DESCRIPTION:Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present… Indomitable Spirit Medley!\nSocial impact and exciting stories that include hiking\, climbing\, running\, all in one program! This collection of short films tells stories of those who did not give up\, back down\, or let their challenges define them. Come enjoy an eclectic film program right here in our John and Nancy Hughes Theater! \nIndomitable Spirit Medley films: \nThe Last Observers \nLennart Karlsson and Karin Persson have recorded weather measurements every three hours — temperature\, air pressure\, wind\, wave height and cloud types — at a lighthouse on the southwestern coast of Sweden for 36 years. The dedicated couple have amassed over 100\,000 observations and seen rapid changes in recent years as migratory birds arrive earlier in the spring\, and heavy rains and drought become more frequent. Theirs is the last remaining manual weather station in the country and it too will soon become automated. In The Last Observers\, the pair reflect on their simple yet joyful life where they find true happiness through symbiosis with nature.\nSweden/ Duration: 24 min\nDirected by: Maja Karlsson \nNever  too Old \nAt one time Libby James held more running records than Flo-Jo and Usain Bolt combined\, yet most likely you have never heard of her. She is considered the grandmother of women’s competitive running despite not having started running until she was 35. Currently\, she holds six American records and in 2012 was the highest point-graded runner in the world. Libby is proof that you can be almost famous — and still happily lead a fulfilling life. \nUSA/ Duration: 5 min\nDirected by: Patty Jen Arndt & Stash Wislocki \nAscend   \n \n\n\n\n\nThis documentary follows the inspiring story of a group of young women from Afghanistan who pursued their passion for climbing and mountaineering despite facing grave risks. But when the Taliban seized power\, they were forced to flee their homes and start anew in the United States. Members of the Yosemite Search & Rescue team learned about the women’s plight and invited them to spend a week in Yosemite\, where they could safely reunite and find solace in the climbing community. Through this heartwarming tale\, viewers witness the strength and resilience of these young women as they adapt to life in a new country and forge new friendships with fellow climbers. \n\n\n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 20 min\nDirected by: Kathryn Francis\, Campbell Brewer \nNear the River \nIn the tourist town of Livingstone\, Zambia\, a group of local men who make their living portering kayaks aspire to become safety kayakers on the Zambezi River. However\, the proposed Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Scheme threatens to flood the famous rapids of the Zambezi and eliminate river-related jobs. \nUSA/ Duration: 11 min\nDirected by: Darby A. McAdams \nWild Hogs and Saffron \nIranian-American filmmaker Andy Sarjahani and his unlikely childhood friend Bubba Samuels go on a wild hog hunt in their native Ozarks where unexpected conversations unfold that have a lasting impact on their friendship. Growing up\, Sarjahani rejected his father’s Iranian culture to fit in. Now\, by sharing that culture\, he uses connection to dismantle hateful stereotypes about the people of both Iran and Arkansas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*HEAVY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE\, DRINKING\, AND GRAPHIC IMAGERY \n\n\n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 19 min\nDirected by: Andy Sarjahani \n\n\nTo Scale: Time \nOn a dry lakebed in California\, a group of friends attempt to build a scale model of time: a true illustration of cosmic evolution and our place within it. Over miles\, they lay out tiny lights representing important moments in the history of the universe: the Big Bang\, the meteor that killed the dinosaurs and the beginning of human civilization. The result is time represented by distance and the recognition that although we are alive for the briefest moment — in this demonstration\, the width of a hair — our lives are a gift from the universe that we must spend wisely. \nUSA/ Duration: 10 min\nDirected by: Alex Gorosh \nPlanetwalker \nIn 1971\, John Francis (Mountainfilm 2008) witnessed an oil tanker collision in the San Francisco Bay. The sight of oiled birds on the shoreline caused him to give up motorized transport and speaking\, convinced that listening was the way forward. He spent the next 17 silent years earning the name Planetwalker. Over the many miles\, his idea of environmentalism was changed by the people he met\, talked to and broke bread with. At 77 years old\, Francis now both talks and rides in cars. A Symphony of Tiny Lights recounts much of his interior journey and explores the weblike and sometimes deeply personal consequences of his decades of pilgrimage. \nUSA/ Duration: 31 min\nDirected by: Dominic Gill & Nadia Gill
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-2025-indomitable-spirit-medley-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film
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