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Packerland Theatre Organ Society Presents: Silent Films at the History Museum
The Packerland Theatre Organ Society and has set goals of preserving and promoting the art of the world's most powerful instrument the Theatre Organ. One of their main functions is to present the Theatre Organ historically as a accompaniment instrument to silent films. These powerful instruments under a skilled organist can bring out emotions critical to a sucessful movie going experience. More information at Packerland Theatre Organ Society
The History Museum
330 East College Avenue
Appleton, WI
(920)735-9370
Admission $7
"Nosferatu"
October 25
1:00 p.m.
This film is the original Dracula vampire silent film with Frank Rippl performing on the Virtual Wurlitzer.
"The Golem"
October 27
6:30 p.m.
In the film is a Halloween feature with live organ accompaniment.
"The Land of Oz"
January 26
6:30 p.m.
This series of silent films are in tribute to the musical production of "Wicked". This series was directed by Frank Baum, the author of the Wizard of Oz books.
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Green Bay Film Society's Fall Film Fest
The Green Bay Film Society is a non-profit community group dedicated to bringing international and independent films to N.E. Wisconsin and to engaging in discussion of film. The Film Society, in conjunction with the Neville Public Museum of Brown County, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and St. Norbert College, sponsors the Green Bay International Film Series. More information at Green Bay Film Society
Neville Public Museum Auditorium
Green Bay, WI
Admission is Free!
All films start at 7:00 p.m.
"Luxury Car"
Chinese Film
October 15
The film explores the lives of parents who have lost contact with their children through rural exodus in China.
"Kept and Dreamless"
Argentine Film
November 5
A child deals with her mother’s drug-addled lifestyle in the backdrop of Argentina’s colorful society.
"American Carnival"
Wisconsin Film
November 19
The director will present this film on the lives of carnies and the roads they travel through Wisconsin.
"Pez Heads"
December 3
The documentary explores the phenomenon of Pez collecting through interviews with a variety of collectors and vendors.
"Mother of Mine"
Finish Film
December 17
The movie tackles the real-life drama of history set against the backdrop of World War Two.
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NEW World Cinema: Foreign Film Series
NEW World Cinema brings films from all over the world to Northeast Wisconsin. Experiencing films from cultures different from our own is a profound step in understanding and appreciating the growing diversity in the Fox Cities. More information at Fox Cities Multicultural
Fox Cinema Cafe
Menasha, WI
Admission $5
All films start at 7:00 p.m.
"Be With Me"
Film from Singapore
October 26-27
A film including three stories with characters leading separate lives but bound together by the common theme of love.
"Joyeux Noel"
Film from France
November 30 & December 1
On Christmas Eve during World War I, enemy troops share a truce but soon learn they will pay for their actions.
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Year of Door County!
This year, Wisconsin Public Radio celebrates the listeners of Door County. We hope to see you and hear from you in the coming months!
Stay up to date with all the great Door County events, including a live broadcast with Joy Cardin, at our door county webpage!
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