89 mins |
Rated
PG-13
Directed by Will Parrinello
NEW! Renowned American flute player MATT EAKLE will perform before a score by CHRISTOPHER HEDGE, prior to the screening of WATER FOR LIFE. Molly Chappellet commissioned Matt Eakle in 2018 to accompany her art installation for Auction Napa Valley. Christopher Hedge created a giant surround sound system in the valley for the performance at Meadowood.
About the film:
Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Mill Valley Film Festival, “Water for Life” is a beautifully shot, engrossing documentary about the fight for water rights in Latin American communities. This documentary tells the story of three extraordinary individuals: Berta Cáceres, ( Honduras); Francisco Pineda,(El Salvador); and Alberto Curamil (Chile). All refused to let government supported industries and transnational corporations take their water and redirect it to mining, hydroelectric projects or large-scale agriculture. Spanish w/English subtitles
Dive into the documentary filmmaking process with the film’s Producer RICK TEJADA-FLORES of Alturas Films and the Composer/Sound Designer CHRISTOPHER HEDGE, who will both be in attendance. Christopher will perform a short selection of his film scores before the screening, an experience that will offer film enthusiasts a window into a craft that helps transform compelling narratives into cinematic art. Both Rick and Christopher will be available for a Q&A after the film.
About Christopher Hedge:
Christopher Hedge is known for his performances, records, film scores, and spatial sound design. He has collaborated with many unique artists and musicians, including Lila Downs, Chico Freeman, David Grisman, Paul Horn, Kronos String Quartet, and Neil Young, to blend musical forms from around the world. Christopher has received widespread recognition for creating music for films with social and environmental goals that reflect the world we all share
About Matt Eakle:
Matt Eakle is an American flute player and author who has been the flutist for the David Grisman Quintet since 1989. He plays jazz, blues, and classical flute. He has performed with Jerry Garcia, Stéphane Grappelli, Vassar Clements, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Tony Rice, as well as with various symphony orchestras around the world. In 2018, Molly Chappellet commissioned Matt to accompany her art installation with Composer/Sound Designer Christopher Hedge, for Auction Napa Valley.
About Rick Tejada-Flores:
Since 1982 Rick Tejada-Flores has been an independent producer/director. His extensive credits are as diverse as Si Se Puede!; Jasper Johns, Ideas in Paint; and Orozco, Man of Fire. Rick's films have been presented on PBS, the Sundance Channel, History en Español, Channel Four UK and YLE Finland; exhibited at the National Museum of American History and the British Museum; and featured at the Sundance Film Festival.
Event Sponsor: Molly Chappellet
Join us for a wine reception before the screening, featuring selected wines courtesy of Chappellet.
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NEW! Renowned American flute player MATT EAKLE will perform before a score by CHRISTOPHER HEDGE, prior to the screening of WATER FOR LIFE. Molly Chappellet commissioned Matt Eakle in 2018 to accompany her art installation for Auction Napa Valley. Christopher Hedge created a giant surround sound system in the valley for the performance at Meadowood.
About the film:
Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Mill Valley Film Festival, “Water for Life” is a beautifully shot, engrossing documentary about the fight for water rights in Latin American communities. This documentary tells the story of three extraordinary individuals: Berta Cáceres, ( Honduras); Francisco Pineda,(El Salvador); and Alberto Curamil (Chile). All refused to let government supported industries and transnational corporations take their water and redirect it to mining, hydroelectric projects or large-scale agriculture. Spanish w/English subtitles
Dive into the documentary filmmaking process with the film’s Producer RICK TEJADA-FLORES of Alturas Films and the Composer/Sound Designer CHRISTOPHER HEDGE, who will both be in attendance. Christopher will perform a short selection of his film scores before the screening, an experience that will offer film enthusiasts a window into a craft that helps transform compelling narratives into cinematic art. Both Rick and Christopher will be available for a Q&A after the film.
About Christopher Hedge:
Christopher Hedge is known for his performances, records, film scores, and spatial sound design. He has collaborated with many unique artists and musicians, including Lila Downs, Chico Freeman, David Grisman, Paul Horn, Kronos String Quartet, and Neil Young, to blend musical forms from around the world. Christopher has received widespread recognition for creating music for films with social and environmental goals that reflect the world we all share
About Matt Eakle:
Matt Eakle is an American flute player and author who has been the flutist for the David Grisman Quintet since 1989. He plays jazz, blues, and classical flute. He has performed with Jerry Garcia, Stéphane Grappelli, Vassar Clements, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Tony Rice, as well as with various symphony orchestras around the world. In 2018, Molly Chappellet commissioned Matt to accompany her art installation with Composer/Sound Designer Christopher Hedge, for Auction Napa Valley.
About Rick Tejada-Flores:
Since 1982 Rick Tejada-Flores has been an independent producer/director. His extensive credits are as diverse as Si Se Puede!; Jasper Johns, Ideas in Paint; and Orozco, Man of Fire. Rick's films have been presented on PBS, the Sundance Channel, History en Español, Channel Four UK and YLE Finland; exhibited at the National Museum of American History and the British Museum; and featured at the Sundance Film Festival.
Event Sponsor: Molly Chappellet
Join us for a wine reception before the screening, featuring selected wines courtesy of Chappellet.