sedona news – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of The Starling Girl at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gilsheldon Theaters from June 9-14.
Seventeen-year-old Jem Sterling (Eliza Scanlen) struggles to define herself within a fundamentalist Christian community in rural Kentucky. Even her greatest joy in dancing with her church group was tempered by her anxiety that her actions were sinful, and her growing awareness of her sexuality. and her religious devotion.
With the return of the enigmatic young minister Owen, Jem soon finds himself drawn to his worldliness and charm. He slowly draws her into a dangerous relationship that upends her entire community.
“It’s indescribable.” — Playlist
“Eliza Scanlen is one of the most promising young actors of her generation.” — Onscreen rant
“Wow!” — A movie setting
“Extreme!” — The Rap
“The Starling Girl” opens June 9-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theater and the Alice Gillsheldon Theater. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, June 9th and 10th at 7pm. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday June 11, 12 and 13 at 4pm.and Wednesday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 or $9 for festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theater and film festival offices are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, West Sedona. See below for details. www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.
