98.1 KJUG is proud to support the 30th SLO Film Fest!
Text “MOVIE” to the Supercuts Text Line at 805-549-8698 to win movie passes!
Check out the films we’re sponsoring below and connect HERE for the fest!
TOKYO COWBOY
SPONSORED BY: Hyde Park Partners & 98.1 KJUG
https://slofilmfest.org/events/tokyocowboy/
A cross-cultural story following Hideki, a brash businessman who arrives in Montana having convinced his Tokyo bosses he can turn a profitless U.S. cattle ranch into a premiere-performing asset. The communication divide, both professionally and personally, between Hideki and the ranch workers becomes immediately apparent as he struggles to navigate this new world. An unwitting journey of self-discovery, TOKYO COWBOY explores what matters most in life as Hideki finds an unlikely alliance on the ranch and learns that sometimes going off course is the best course of action.
ONLY AVAILABLE TO VIEW IN CALIFORNIA DURING THE VIRTUAL ENCORE FESTIVAL.
Plays with ANOTHER EIGHT SECONDS on May 3rd screening.
Apr 26 11:15 AM — Downtown Center Cinemas 6
Apr 27 4:45 PM — Downtown Center Cinemas 6
Encore in Paso- May 3 7:00 PM — Park Cinemas
ANOTHER EIGHT SECONDS
SPONSORED BY: 98.1 KJUG
https://slofilmfest.org/events/anothereightseconds/
The inspiring story behind the grit and determination of nine-time Professional Bull Riding world finals qualifier Stetson Lawrence. Climbing his way to the top of world rankings despite tragedies and injuries, ANOTHER EIGHT SECONDS dives into the fortitude that makes Stetson a bull riding legend and the injury that changed his life forever.
***Also plays with: CENTRAL COAST SHORTS #1 – Apr 29 – 10:00 AM — Fremont Theater\
SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING
SPONSORED BY: Janice Rohn & 98.1 KJUG
https://slofilmfest.org/events/sludgeapfasuprising/
Doing the right thing cost them everything. Emotional and insightful, SLUDGE tells the stories of farmers who, in the process of losing everything, are speaking up about “forever chemicals” poisoning their land, water and livestock. Who’s to blame? And what’s being done now to ensure our land and water are safe for future generations?
***Plays with: SHORTS #4: WORKING THROUGH IT
https://slofilmfest.org/events/shorts4workingthroughit/
Life changing moments that lead us through tragedy, discovery, connection and the profound transformations that occur within us.
Apr 26 – 2:00 PM — Downtown Center Cinemas
Apr 27 – 4:30 PM — Downtown Center Cinemas
Apr 28 – 10:00 AM — Palm Theatre
CLOSING NIGHT: THELMA
Supported by KVEC News Talk 920 AM 96.5 FM
https://slofilmfest.org/events/closingnightthelma/
The 30th annual SLO Film Festival will wrap up with an Award Ceremony for both our Juried Awards and Audience Award voted on throughout the festival, alongside a showing of THELMA.
We’re privileged to present this Sundance favorite, marking the feature directorial debut of Josh Margloin. Inspired by his own grandmother’s real-life experiences, the film stars June Squibb as Thelma Post, a victim of a phone scam who mails thousands of dollars to help her jailed grandson, only to discover he”s not actually in jail. Determined to reclaim her money, Thelma embarks on a journey, unsupported by her daughter and son-in-law (Parker Posey and Clark Gregg) but aided by a longtime family friend, played by Shaft legend Richard Roundtree in his final onscreen performance. This intergenerational tale reminds us to never underestimate age and that it’s never too late for an adventure.
Apr 30 – 6:00 PM — Fremont Theater
