This is the last film in the Zflix film festival.  It’s also the best one in my opinion.

Be there or be square!  No excuses – drag yourself there, like Doug dragged me to so many things!

BONUS!  MOVIE IS PRECEDED BY A LIVE RAPTOR SHOW!

No Kenny, raptors are not dinosaurs  (like Velociraptor.)  They are birds.  There will be a half hour educational program with live raptors, courtesy of Horizon Wings wildlife rehabilitators of Ashford, CT. They will probably bring a Kestrel, Red-Tailed Hawk and an owl. See sample of shows they do here. The raptor show is GREAT for kids.

  • LOCATION: Palmer Hall, 523 Route 169, Woodstock CT 06281 (yellow brick building, past the Woodstock Fairgrounds, near the “hill”)
  • TIME: 7:30 p.m.  Raptor show from 7:30 – 8, movie begins at 8.  There will be a brief intermission.
  • Each film will have a brief introduction by the Woodstock Historical Society, and Larry or Bet Zimmerman. Discussion follows for those who want to stick around.

Friday July 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

TOUCHING THE VOID

Interviews with realistic re-enactments tell the incredible true story of a mountaineering expedition in Peru. One climber falls and breaks his leg while climbing in the Andes. His companion, who is tethered to him, attempts to lower him to safety but fails, forcing him to make a pivotal decision that may or may not save both of their lives. The question is, was it the right one? Probably one of the best mountain climbing films ever made. 2003. 107 minutes. Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron. Director Kevin MacDonald (Last King of Scotland.) R for language. Watch Trailer.

Admission is FREE. Refreshments will be offered for sale. Donations are welcome.

Sponsored by the Woodstock Historical Society, in honor of Doug Zimmerman, who was Program Chair for 8 years, and who also served as Vice President.

The Woodstock Historical Society is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization.
The Woodstock Historical Society will be showing these films on their new video system and screen. Don’t forget a seat cushion! The chairs in historic Palmer Hall are old-fashioned wooden folding seats.
Please help pass the word along!

Bet Zimmerman

PS When you get a chance, check out the Woodstock Historical Society photo exhibit – Growing Up In Woodstock – at Palmer Hall from May 30 through September 1, 2010.

http://www.woodstockhistoricalsociety.org/exhibitions.html

Doug didn’t grow up in Woodstock, but he was forever young here.