DOCUTAH 2011 is presenting a number of ticketed gala events. Information about the events can be found below and tickets will be available for advance purchase before the festival begins.
Feature Events9/8 – Opening Gala & Wayne Newton Concert and FilmDOCUTAH 2011 begins with a gala reception on the Tuacahn Terrace. Invitees will enjoy a light dinner and an opportunity to mingle with local dignitaries, DSC officials, DOCUTAH organizers and, who knows, Wayne Newton might even make an appearance. We'll head into the amphitheatre for the opening ceremonies of DOCUTAH at 7:00pm. DOCUTAH 2011 opens with the world premiere of “Wayne Newton Story: A Native American Legend,” a documentary produced by DSC’s Center for Media
Innovation, on the big screen set in the magnificent red rocks of Tuacahn Amphitheatre. The 44-minute film will be followed by a history-in-the-making event as Wayne Newton himself, performs live and for the first time ever in the state of Utah. Tickets at tuacahn.org. 9/9 – College Credit seminarOur presenting partnership with Dixie State College allows us to offer an academic component of DOCUTAH. DOCUTAH 2011 offers 1 credit hour for 30 hours of work during the DOCUTAH event. The 30 hours will begin on 9/9 with an 8 hour seminar. Assignments will be given to complete the 30 hours within the 10 day period of DOCUTAH. Interested parties will be invited to participate in our college credit seminar by registering on docutah.com. There will be a charge for the class. 9/9 – Ab Jenkins Day at the EcclesBeginning at 1 p.m. join us for a car show and appearance of the Mormon Meteor. “Boys of Bonneville: Racing on a Ribbon of Salt” will screen at 7:30 p.m. ( see trailer ). Also enjoy the Sears Art Museum Gallery exhibit “Tom Judd, Lost Highway”. As part of the exhibit, "Welcome, Welcome," will be showing in the Sears Gallery. The film, produced and directed by John Thornton, is a short overview about Judd's life and work. The film will run daily from Thursday, September 8, through Saturday, Sept. 17. 9/9 - Dance Night at the Electric TheaterBeginning at 7 p.m., enjoy the films “Hella Strong” and “Slip Cue” followed by a rave dance party! 9/10 – Glorious Girls Day at the EcclesStarting at noon, get the girls together for a fabulous day of pampering, great food, and amazing films at DOCUTAH’s “Glorious Girls Day”—a day to celebrate womanhood and experience the incredible things being done by women in our community and around the world.
Luncheon Enjoy a panel discussion and take part in a community forum on Excellence in Education. Part of the proceeds from the luncheon will go toward a Dixie State College scholarship program for women. 9/10 – “The Hopeful”Set your blankets and chairs out on the DSC football field at Hansen Stadium to watch “The Hopeful” at 8:30 p.m. following the DSC Red Storm vs. Colorado Mesa Mavericks 6 p.m. football game. ( view trailer here ) 9/10 - Carmel Mountain Music & Arts FestHead out to the Mt. Carmel Music and Arts Fest located 12 miles east of Zion National Park on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Building on the success of the inaugural year the outdoor festival features everything from arts and crafts to golf contests, car show, documentary film screenings, food, and live entertainment. Festivities kick-off at noon. 9/10 - "Unsigned" Concert Night at the Electric Theater"Unsigned" is a documentary that follows three bands that refuse to give up on their dream of making it big over the course of one year that will change everything. Watch the film at 7 p.m. at the Electric Theater, and stay for a concert afterward! 9/11 – 9-11 CommemorationThe DOCUTAH Vanguard award has been named in honor of Helen Whitney and we are thrilled to feature a special screening of her film, "Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero" on 9/11/11 at the Eccles Main Stage Theater. Events planned for this day include:
9/11 - Free Willie Night at the Electric TheatreNowhere in recent history has a captive mammal garnered so much attention as Keiko, the Orca star of the 1993 hit film Free Willy. Watch "Keiko: The Untold Story" on Sunday 9/11 at 7 p.m. at The Electric Theatre. 9/12 – Zion Tour and Springdale GalaIn keeping with our slogan, "Come for the films, stay for the scenery", this year we introduce DOCUTAH Tours – Beyond the Films. The town of Springdale is a supporting partner of DOCUTAH and as such we designate this day as an opportunity to tour Zion National Park and view some films. The tour is $129 and starts in St. George and is scheduled around films that will screen throughout the day in Springdale. To register for the Zion Tour, call 435-628-3633. The day will conclude with a gala reception and screening of "Green Fire" at 8 p.m. at the OC Tanner Amphitheatre, a Dixie State College facility nestled in the spectacular red rocks of Springdale. 9/13 - Country, Hip Hop, Rasta Night at the Electric TheaterThe films "Wish Me Away" and "Fire Burn Babylon" are both in the DOCUTAH film competition this year and are up for awards. You don't want to miss them! 9/14 – St. George Tour and DSC Centennial GalaDixie State College is the presenting partner of DOCUTAH and we are pleased to join with them in celebrating 100 years of DIXIE. We'll start the day with another insertion of Beyond The Films by taking a tour through Snow Canyon State Park and other local site seeing locations. To register for the St. George Tour, call 435-628-3633. Our evening explodes with a special invitation reception to commemorate the history of Dixie. Following the reception, all are invited to join us at the St. George Town Square at 8 p.m. for the premier of "Red Sand in Our Shoes – 100 Years of Dixie State College," a film produced by Phil Tuckett and students of the DSC Digital Motion Picture program. 9/14 - Replacements Night at the Electric Theater"Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements" is the first documentary on the influential '80s rock band, The Replacements. Stay after the film for a Replacements concert! 9/15 - "Sing Your Song" at Kayenta Outdoor TheaterMost people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution and leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally. Join us at 8 p.m. in Kayenta for this wonderful film. 9/16 – Kanab Tour and Best Friends Closing GalaOur final tour of Beyond the Films takes us to Kanab, where the "westerns" were filmed. Coupled with this wonderful tour and dinner, we'll experience the DOCUTAH closing gala reception at Frontier Movie Town. To register for the Kanab Tour ($129), call 435-628-3633. At 7:30 p.m., join us for a screening of "The Forest Prince and The Pig Man" against the backdrop of Angel's Landing at Best Friends Animal Society. This is a day not to be missed. 9/16 - "Pedal-Driven" and Bike Fest"Pedal-Driven" delves into the escalating conflict between mountain bikers with their hunger to ride and the federal land managers charged with protecting the public lands that belong to us all. ( see trailer ) Bring your bike to the Electric Theater beginning at 6 p.m. for a bike festival and to see this film. Tickets are $10. 9/17 – Awards CeremonySaturday September 17, 7 p.m. at the DSC Eccles Main Stage. Intelligence. Playfulness. Curiosity. Observation. Creativity. These are traits of the raven. DOCUTAH chose "The Raven Award" because these same traits are also exhibited by many documentarians as they create their films. Legend and mythology state that Norsemen believed ravens sat on the god Odin's shoulders and saw and heard all. Similarly, documentary film makers try to provide "the whole picture" of the subject of their film. Ravens are found throughout the world, thus representing the international scope of DOCUTAH. Ravens are also highly opportunistic and have learned to adapt to take advantage of whatever their environment offers. Filmmakers will be honored at this final event of DOCUTAH 2011.
Additional Information: Film Schedule (includes synopsis of each film) Seminars / Panels
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