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October 14, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
* Tickets are available in the box office at the Tabor @ 5:00 pm. Online tickets stopped at 2:00 pm 10/14/23. We are not sold out!
Experiance the art of storytelling. Back for the second annual Stories Worth Telling Film Festival on the Road, enjoy live entertainment and watch a series of curated short films that are inspirational, adventurous, and true in the captivating Tabor Opera House on Saturday October 14th, 2023 @ 5pm!
* A note of warning: some film themes that will be shown contain adult content and may not be suitable for young audience members. Parental discretion is advised.
Stories Worth Telling Films
Peter Hogan – Cheer on Peter Hogan as he journeys from overdosing and living a life without hope to standing on the start line of the 2022 Colorado Trail Race with his bicycle.
One Buck Won’t Hurt – In this coming of age story, follow four Black teenagers from New Orleans, who support themselves by tap dancing for tips, into adulthood. Explore the reckless joys of youth and the bitter realities of growing up fast in the incarceration capital of the world.
The Alchemy of David – Artist-photographer David Michael Kennedy reflects on the state of his medium and wonders if the digital age has taken the magic out of making art.
Between Earth & Sky – In this award-winning film, renowned ecologist Nalini Nadkarni, who pioneered climbing techniques to study the rainforest canopy, turns her research question onto herself. After surviving a life-threatening fall from a tree, Nadkarni must understand the effects of disturbance and recovery throughout her life.
Leo & Chester – A sought-after rock star with a promising career, Leo turns his back on the industry to pursue a life on the land with a herd of buffalo.
JoJo – A Toad Musical – This film celebrates a creative and musical portrait of JoJo Nyaribo, a young nature lover and wildlife advocate, as he explores the meaning of biodiversity and stewardship in his own backyard.
Light Beams For Helena – Renowned freediver Helena Bourdillon explores her journey with depression, her ongoing mental health efforts, and what diving into the darkness of deep water has taught her about life and light.
These films are centered around the four main festival values of Compassion, Innovation, Adventure and Community. The program is rooted in outdoor adventure, but the program will feature films beyond traditional outdoor film programming.