sedona news – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to announce the Northern Arizona premiere of “Blue Back,” March 10-16 at the Alice Gil Sheldon Theater.
While surveying Australia’s deteriorating coral reefs, marine biologist Abby receives word of her elderly mother Dora’s stroke. Rushing to her seaside hometown to take care of her Dora, Abby discovers that her childhood was spent in harmony with the sea, and that the bay is free from greedy developers and invasive fishermen. I remember her mother’s efforts to protect
In the Coral Garden, Abby also befriends a rare fish, the Blue Groper (affectionately named Blueback). This is the link to her environmentalism and the key to reminding Abby and Dora of their love for each other and the vulnerable ocean they call home.
Based on Tim Winton’s 1997 novella of the same name, “Blueback” is a complex and emotional film about a mother and daughter’s passion for the ocean and their passion for each other.
Starring Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell, and Eric Bana, this poignant and visually stunning film is a beautiful reminder of the power we all have to make a difference.
“Blueback” runs March 10-16 at the Alice Gill Sheldon Theater. Showtimes are Friday, Saturday, and Monday, March 10, 11, and 13 at 6:30 PM. Sunday, March 12, 14, 15 and 16, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 and $9 for film festival members. For tickets and more information, call 928-282-1177. Both the theater and film festival offices are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, West Sedona. For more information, see: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.
