WESTFIELD, N.J., Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With schools
back in session, grownups are reclaiming movie theaters after a
summer of entertainment catering largely to kids with comic book
superheroes and animated animals. Carmike Cinemas, in conjunction
with independent film distributor, DigiNext, is pleased to announce
a festival series of "movies that matter" starting October 3.
"The five week series includes feature films and documentaries
organized around central themes of the human condition - body, mind
and soul," according to DigiNext co-founder, Larry Meistrich.
"For movie lovers, this is an opportunity to enjoy a local film
festival experience at their nearby Carmike," said Bud Mayo, President of Carmike's Alternative
Programming and Distribution Division. "These films have traveled
to Sundance, Toronto, Palm
Beach and other festivals. Our intent is to create an
environment where audiences can share a common festival-like
experience and talk together about the subjects presented. The
announced features will also be accompanied by short films by local
filmmakers from time to time," said Mayo.
Tickets for each title in the "Movies that Matter" series are
available now at the theater box offices as well as online at
www.fandango.com and www.movietickets.com.
Running America - Oct.
3, 5
What role can our minds play in pushing the human body beyond its
assumed limits? This documentary follows ultra-marathoner and
author of the new Simon and Schuster memoir "Running Man,"
Charlie Engel, and Marshall Ulrich in a 3,000 mile run from
San Francisco to New York's Time Square in 46
days. Filmed in 2008, Running America captures
one of the most defining and difficult years in American history as
the backdrop for an amazing and unpredictable expedition.
Drunktown's Finest - Oct. 10, 12
Poverty, alcoholism and the scarcity of decent jobs are part of the
hardscrabble reality of the New Mexico Navajo community. In this
feature, Sick Boy (Jeremiah Bitsui -
Victor from Breaking Bad), has enlisted in the Army to
support his family but may be discharged before basic training;
Nizhoni (Morningstar Angeline
Wilson), who was adopted by white parents and spent most of
her adolescence in faraway private schools; and Felixia
(Carmen Moore), a pre-op transsexual
living with her tradition-minded grandparents on the reservation
are all seeking to understand how and where they fit into the world
at large.
Robert Redford is the Executive
Producer of Drunktown's Finest, which premiered at the
Sundance Film Festival.
Eating You Alive - Oct. 17, 19
Half of all adults in the U.S. struggle with chronic health
conditions. Despite countless dollars spent on medical research and
drugs to improve our health, more Americans are disabled and dying
from chronic disease than ever before. Featuring leading medical
experts and researchers, Eating You
Alive takes a scientific look at the reasons we're so
sick, who's responsible for feeding us the wrong information and
how we can use whole-food, plant-based nutrition to take
control of our health—one bite at a time.
Advocates for this nutritional wellness approach include
James Cameron, Samuel L. Jackson and Penn Jillette as well as
healthcare experts Doctors Dean
Ornish, Neal Barnard and
John McDougall. "Movies that Matter"
marks the movie's theatrical debut.
Leaves of the Tree - Oct. 24, 26
Faith, science and the reality of miracles converge in Leaves of
the Tree through an ancient tree purported to contain
miraculous healing powers. An ailing patent attorney (Eric Roberts) is sidelined by a life threatening
illness and travels to Sicily to
discover an olive tree's medicinal secrets with his wife
(Sean Young). Also appearing are
Armand Assante and Federico Castelluccio. The movie has earned
official selection status at more than 25 foreign and domestic
festivals. Dove Foundation Family Approved.
Elephant Blues - Oct.
31 and Nov. 2
Elephant Blues is the true story of a 4-year-old girl
who lives in a wild forest among elephants. This unique life is the
creation of her mother, who has left a world of urbane
sophistication and an academic life to seek her own cultural roots
and idyllic setting for her young daughter's development, growth
and learning. Beautifully shot in the exotic wilds of South India, Elephant Blues offers
strong parallels with Indian mythology's Palakapya as well as the
more familiar aspirational forces of Thoureau's Walden.
DigiNext "Movies
That Matter" Series at:
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Summit 16
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Birmingham,
AL
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Wynnsong
14
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Auburn, AL
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Broward 18
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Pompano Beach,
FL
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Parisian
20
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West Palm Beach,
FL
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Movies 278
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Hiram, GA
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Southridge
12
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Des Moines,
IA
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Grand Prairie
18
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Peoria, IL
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Carmike 20
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Fort Wayne,
IN
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Shiloh 14
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Billings,
MT
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Cherry Blossom
14
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Traverse City,
MI
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Wynnsong
15
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Durham, NC
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Carmike 18
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Greensboro,
NC
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Carmike 16
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Wilmington,
NC
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Solon 16
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Solon, OH
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Carmike 16
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Allentown,
PA
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Broadway
16
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Myrtle Beach,
SC
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East Ridge
18
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Chattanooga,
TN
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Wynnsong
16
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Knoxville,
TN
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Carmike 16
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El Paso,
TX
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Yorktown
15
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Houston,
TX
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About Carmike Cinemas Alternative Programming and
Distribution Division
Carmike's Alternative Programming and
Distribution Division brings enhanced entertainment options to
communities served by Carmike Cinemas including stage shows from
Broadway and London, cultural
events including opera and ballet, independent films, world cinema,
sporting events and cutting-edge video gaming. More at
www.carmike.com.
About DigiNext:
DigiNext is a worldwide,
direct-to-consumer (DtoC) distributor and movie release platform
showcasing today's most talented and passionate directors and
producers of independent features and issue-based documentaries,
providing them with unique and flexible ways to drive value and
recognition of their work. DigiNext offers filmmakers domestic
theatrical release, plus a targeted reach to worldwide audiences.
Brands and marketers can also access pre-selected targeted
audiences via DigiNext's end-to-end platform. DigiNext is a joint
venture between Carmike Cinemas (NASDAQ: CKEC) and Nehst
Out, creator of a content distribution system reaching 70+
countries via electronic sell-through including digital downstream,
DVD and other ancillary revenue opportunities. More at
www.diginextfilms.com.
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