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HOW DOES A VIRTUAL FESTIVAL WORK?Let’s face it- The world of virtual cinema is confusing, even for those of us who are living and breathing it. Our films come from various distribution agencies, who are screening those films in other virtual arthouse cinemas as well. Rather than having each theater upload films to their own websites, distributors provide our virtual screening rooms with access to their own streaming sites. Sometimes, that means creating separate logins for different movies. It can be a bit convoluted, but it’s all worth it for those sweet, sweet docs!

How to access virtual cinema:

Step 1: Browse titles at pickfordfilmcenter.org

Step 2: Follow the purchase links on each film's page. You will be redirected to a different site to buy tickets and may have to create a new log in. (This is different from your PFC membership log in, if you have one.)

Step 3: Purchase tickets.

Step 4: Check your email for a streaming link, and start watching!

Need help screening films from your computer on to your TV? Visit our guide: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/vsr-help/

Doctober is a favorite part of the year for many of our patrons, and we don't want any docu-mentary lovers to miss out this year because it's all streaming online. I'm here to tell you it's going to be okay, we just need to get used to it. I'm going to recommend films that are free in this festival that you should try out to make sure you can get streaming looking and sounding best at home. If you do run into a snag, we'll be here to help. At the bottom of each film page we have a virtual screening room user guide that should be helpful and if things still aren't working out, we have an email address on the bottom of the guide that will get you direct help from one of PFC's staff.

Free films to try streaming at home:. Keepers of the Dream: Seattle Women Black Panthers. 24 Hours in the CHOP. Public Trust

And one short documentary. 100 Days of Protest in Portland

Check it out, there are so many great docu-mentaries this year. We'd hate for you miss it.

—Ryan Uhlhorn, Operations Manager

While we can't do the usual punchcard style Doctober Challenge, we've thought up a new way to keep the challenge going and reward our awesome viewers for dedicating so much of their time to watching docs and supporting the Pickford.

S U B M I T REVIEWS HEREPoint your camera to this QR code.

The link will also be on our website.

That's it. This year, we're asking you to take a moment and review the films you watch for Doctober. It doesn't have to be long, and your reviews can be any style you like: a few sentences on elements you enjoyed or parts that resonated with you, a quick comment on a techni-cal aspect you admired, or a full original poem, anything goes! Submit your reviews at this central link -------> Once you reach 5 reviews, you will win one of our brand new Pickford beanies that will not be released to the public until after Doctober. Choose from three colors!

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Dear Viewers,If there is any single program that epitomizes the relationship between Pickford Film Center and the people of Whatcom (you), it is Doctober. We conjure up an annual array of eclectic documentaries tagging all sorts of things, from outer space, to global issues, to curiosities from the hidey-holes of culture. We find partners in the community who can expand on what we show and make local connections. When October rolls around, we throw open the doors and every day and night we scratch your itch for information, for facts and for stories that are well told.

A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTORDIRECTORThere was quite a bit of debate if, when and how Doctober would happen this year. We ended up deciding on a virtual model at a manageable 20-features (down from 50+ in the IRL version), added in shorts, some exciting free offerings and virtual discussion to round out the films. This year, we have made an effort to highlight stories about and films by people of color and women.

Making a festival takes sustained effort from a number of people. Many thanks to curators Michael Falter and Jane Julian, Marketing Manager Lindsey Gerhard who acts as the editor in chief of this program, Meghan Schilling who designed the graphics, Jules Matragrano who helped with the blurbs, Ryan Uhlhorn who is the tech-meister and Ariel Brownstein who wrangled all the sponsorship. It is going to be a great festival and we sincerely hope it is exciting and meaningful to you, our community.

Best wishes, Susie Purves, Executive Director

To say I have been blown away by Pickford members' support over these last six months would be an enormous understatement. I am touched by all of your sweet notes of encouragement, the stacks of checks that keep us going, and your willingness to try out our new vir-tual programs even when we can’t offer member pricing. I am excited that Doctober gives us the chance to finally offer member pricing for a portion of our films, and I hope you’ll take advantage of that!

To our Doctober sponsors, this festival truly wouldn’t be possible without your support — thank you for stepping up so we can share these important and entertaining stories with our community.

And to everyone who financially supports Pickford Film Center, please consider also extending your generosity to the amazing organizations and co-presenters that make Doctober the magical festival that it is.

—Ariel Brownstein, Development and Membership Manager

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Doctober has always been, since 2007, a celebration for the curious. Often besting 50 films over the course of the month, we maintain that it is a big old world and that stories from around the globe can break through the daily news with visions both unique and mundane, the extremes providing grist for storytellers.

Entertainment, absolutely. I can’t even count how many broken bones and collapsed lungs I missed by avoiding extreme sports and watch-ing them during Doctober. World conflicts? Most certainly. Environmental issues? The Arts? Social justice? Always.

This year’s festival has a lower film count perhaps, but it maintains a high must-see count. We have several films that are free to screen, thereby knocking down another barrier to access. We also feature at least two ripped-from-the-headline films in that free category: 24 Hours in the CHOP and 100 Days of Protest in Portland, both of which capture something missing from the daily news about what is happening RIGHT NOW. The immediacy can be breathtaking.

Hope sometimes seems in short supply in this crazy world. When I think of the tireless efforts of these documentarians—and often the subjects of those films—it becomes much easier to celebrate the best of us.

Happy viewing. Stay positive. Vote. -Michael Falter, Program Director

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HAIDA MODERNDir: Charles WilkinsonPresented by The Center for Canadian-American Studies, Dept of Art & Art History at WWU and the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle

Robert Davidson is a living legend among First Nations artists, with presence in numer-ous private and public collections. At times this intimate look at his work is quiet and mesmerizing, featuring close-ups of David-son’s precise tools as he meticulously creates totem poles, masks, paintings, and prints-Davidson says, "I’m still a student. I’m still learning about the art, through the art and more-and-more about our history." It’s a his-tory we’re able to glean a better understand-ing of through Haida Modern. 1h 25min.

Pier KidsDir: Elegance BrattonPresented by NWYS’ Queer Youth Project and the Seattle Queer Film Festival

Filmed over five years, Pier Kids profiles homeless queer youths of color in New York City. Desean, Casper and Krystal, spend their time forging a new family on Christo-pher Street Pier. Navigating prostitution, the welfare system, biological families and the search for stable housing, this film reveals the overwhelming amounts of homophobia and abuse this vulnerable population is faced with. Viewers are given immersive access to the hazardous life of these eloquent young people caught up in the precariousness of survival and self-preservation. 1h 36min.

ResisterhoodDir: Cheryl Jacobs CrimPresented by Echoes Bellingham

Highlighting the power of women to resist in-justice, this powerful documentary captures the stories of everyday Americans who be-came grassroots activists working tirelessly to defend our democracy and stop the erosion of our civil rights. We are reminded of the divisive political climate at hand during the 2016 election via footage of then-candidate Donald Trump, and we meet these strong women at the subsequent protests beginning on day one of his presidency. Galvanizing and hopeful, a positive combination. 1h 36min.

Since I Been DownDir: Gilda SheppardPresented by B'ham Human Rights Film Fest

Long-time Washingtonians will remember the days when Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood was plagued by gang activity and drive-by shootings. Since I Been Down expertly dissects the genesis of the triple-whammy of crack cocaine, the California gang invasion, and mandatory minimum sentencing that com-bined to incarcerate a generation of teenag-ers without the opportunity for rehabilitation or education. Now middle-aged, the prisoners have created their own unique educational programs, mentored each other, and built a community of healing and advocacy beyond prison walls. But the criminal justice system still has them rolling snake eyes as they try to overcome the injustice of being labeled ’super predators’ decades ago. 1h 45m

This is Not a MovieDir: Yung ChangChinese-Canadian Yung Chang, director of PFC favorite Up the Yangtze, dives into the career of Robert Fisk, legendary British for-eign correspondent and war reporter. Often respected, at times despised, Fisk is a bold truth-teller, aiming to share the point of view of suffering victims despite political enemies he makes in the process. Holding more Brit-ish and International journalism awards than any other foreign correspondent, Fisk worked for The Times and then The Independent, where he continues to write. Chang follows Fisk on the ground in war-torn Syria and walled-off settlements in Israel, combines it with archi-val footage of the events Fisk covered, and gives us all important history lessons in the process. 1h 46min.

Jimmy Carter: Rock n’ Roll PresidentDir: Mary Wharton

In this season of political turmoil, take a musically rich stroll through Jimmy Carter’s career and presidency via interviews with musicians like Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Roseanne Cash. Director Mary Wharton makes the case for how Carter aligned him-self with the music of the counterculture: Rock ‘n’ Roll. Wharton takes the audience back to Carter’s childhood to paint a full picture of a lifelong passion for music and the infulence it had on his carrer. Soulful and lively, rich with archival footage, Jimmy may become your new favorite president. 1h 38min.

SPONSORED BY ANN REINHART

The Book makers Dir: James KennardPLAYS WITH THE SHORT INK & PAPER (pg6)

In a time where the fate of the paper book is in question, this film profiles an eclectic group of bibliophiles dedicated to keeping books alive and reframing the concept of the book itself. Revel in the meticulous process of creating hand-crafted books, traditionally and unconventionally. Traveling from New York to Germany and culminating at the annual mar-ketplace pilgrimage of Codex Book Fair in San Francisco, we learn about the obscure world of book artists as well as the digital libraries of the Internet Archive. A visually captivating experience chronicling where paper books have been and where they might go. 58min.

PahokeeDir: Patrick Bresnan, Ivete LucasThis portrait of Pahokee, a rural village in the Florida Everglades, follows four studentsbeginning their senior year. We see the now-nostalgic pre-pandemic daily life in this small city through the observational approach of directors Ivete Lucas and Patrick Bresnan. Like families all over the US, residents of Pahokee face difficult financial situations and an uncertain future, yet they all want their children to graduate and prosper. Explore the social and community rituals in this small town as the students reckon with questions of identity and self-worth. 1h 50min.

My Name is PedroDir: Lillian LeSallePresented by Bellingham Schools Foundation

Pedro Santana is a dedicated educator from the South Bronx. He began as a classroom teacher but his successful personal style quickly made him one of the most effective administrators in the New York Public School system. His deeply personal ‘out of the box’ approach turned several troubled schools around. Typical for the humble Pedro, he gives all credit for his accomplishments to the tire-less teacher he had for 3rd grade. Watch as the optimistic, deeply caring educator is lured to work his magic in a suburban system and faces a confounding, unbelievable political foe in the fight for education and access for all children. This uplifting doc explores what public education means and the profound importance of individual teachers. 1h 27 min.

Driven to AbstractionDir: Daria PriceDaria Price unravels and unveils one of the greatest hoaxes ever discovered in the world of modern American art. An $80mil forgery scam tarnished the name of New York City’s oldest and most respected gallery, Knoedler, which was forced to close its doors in the wake of the controversy. The gallery’s esteemeddirector and an unknown Long Island art dealer are called into question when 40 paint-ings are found to be forgeries. Described by Price as a comedy of errors, the two women, wittingly or not, are caught up in this scandal of self-delusion, greed and fraud. 1h 24 min

FEATUREDOCUMENTARIES

Queen of Hearts: Audrey FlackDir: Deborah Shaffer, Rachel ReichmanPresented by CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival One of the most popular films at this year’s CASCADIA International Women’s Film Fest returns to Bellingham screens for a Docto-ber encore. Feminist, rebel, mother, painter, sculptor and teacher, Audrey Flack reveals her longtime struggle to find her rightful place in the art world in this intimate portrait of her life and work. One of the first women to be included in Janson’s History of Art, she is known for her unique photorealism style. Still experimenting at 88 years-old, Queen reveals Flack taking a new direction and shares her life as a mother of a child with autism, com-municating something deep and genuine to the world. 2h 7min.

The DisruptedDir: Sarah Colt, Josh GleasonPresented by United Way of Whatcom County

Exposing the cracks in the American Dream, this film follows three resourceful and positive people in their stories of struggle and resilience. Cheryl, an Uber and Lyft driver; Pete, a laid-off union plant worker; and Donn, a fifth-gener-ation family farmer. All three are navigating a world of work damaged by corporations. Though a poignant reminder of the difficult economic climate for the majority of Americans, this film leaves the audience with a sense of hope as they experience the everyday setbacks and triumphs of each character. 1h 28min.

Ai Weiwei: Yours TrulyDir: Cheryl Haines, Gina LeibrechtPresented by Mindport Exhibits

While no stranger to documentaries, artist and humanitarian Ai Weiwei’s appearance here, while still under house arrest in China, is a personal one, detailing his early childhood and family life, as he works on a new installa-tion: transforming Alcatraz into an expression of socially engaged and personal art. One as-pect of the work: two-way written communi-cation, as thousands of visitors write 90,000 messages of hope to imprisoned activists via post-cards. Many of those imprisoned write back, creating a profound sense of human connection. The exhibit—and the film—urges viewers to consider the issue of global human rights, while subtly illustrating Ai Weiwei’s genius in making house arrest a period of rich engagement. 1h 16min.SPONSORED BECKY BRUNK COLDWELL BAKER BAIN

They Ain’t Ready for MeDir: Brad RothschildPresented by Congregation Beth Israel

Tamar Manasseh is a young African-Ameri-can mother of two, who shows up every day to sit on the corner of 75th street and South Stewart on Chicago’s South Side—an area plauged by poverty, unemployment, addiction, and violence. Tired of waiting for politicians to act, she founded the organization Mothers and Men Against Senseless Killings, or MASK, a group proving that the presence of caring individuals can help turn a difficult situation around. Did we mention that Manasseh is also a rabbinical student? Rothschild explores the powers of showing up as viewers get to experience the members of MASK providing music, games, food, and conversation to their neighbors in need, and how Judaism inspires her activism. 1h 29min.

The Race to AlaskaDir: Zach Carver Presented by the Community Boating Center

No motor, no support, the renowned R2AK is a dream for adventure enthusiasts. Starting in Port Townsend, WA and ending 750 miles later in Ketchikan, AK, the first prize winner can lay claim to $10,000 in cash nailed to a tree. This risky feat could include close encounters with grizzly bears, closer encounters with larger boats, gale force winds, rough waters, and countless unknowns. With exclusive first-person footage from participants, Zach Carver’s film features the varied faces of the race and their wild ride through one of the most complex waterways in the world. 1h 38min.

SPONSORED BY PACIFIC RIM ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS

Keepers of the Dream: Seattle Women Black Panthers Dir: Patricia Boiko, Tajuan LaBee, Malika LeePresented by Whatcom Human Rights Task Force

This series of five short docs explores the courageous actions of pioneering women Black Panther activists in Seattle. Combining con-temporary Seattle settings with personal archi-val photos, we get an introduction to the very first chapter of the Black Panther Party created outside of Oakland, CA. These young women built and sustained the long-lived Children’s Free Breakfast Program and the Carolyn Downs Family Health Center. They took up arms, orga-nized, and led. With Seattle artist SassyBlack providing the score, Keepers of the Dream is a celebratory mini-fest honoring women whose daring was indispensable to Seattle’s Black Power movement. 58min. Free to stream.

24 Hours in the CHOPDir: Tajuan LaBee

Following protests in the name of George Floyd and the countless numbers of Black and Indig-enous people murdered by police, the Seattle Police Department abandoned their East Precinct station on Capitol Hill. On June 8, 2020 a radical society known as Capitol Hill Occupied Protest occupied the area until its reclama-tion on July 1. Documentarian, activist, and longtime Seattle resident Tajuan LaBee takes a handheld camera through the CHOP sharing his commentary and first-hand accounts of the protests leading up to the occupation. With so much misinformation in mainstream media, this film is an important, historic, and candid study of this unprecedented and exciting move-ment. 47min. Free to stream.

Public TrustDir: David Byars

Byars, no stranger to Doctober with his recent film No Man’s Land, returns with a film that is a must-see for anyone concerned about OUR land. In a time where corporate interests are now actively shaping public-land policy, this film expresses the advan-tages of long-term ecological health of our land over short-term resource extraction. 640 million acres of America’s Public Lands still belong to the American people, Public Trust is an eye-opening call to action to pro-tect the last large-scale public asset on the planet. 1h 36min. Free to stream.

SPONSORED BY CHUCKANUT BUILDERS

Oliver Sacks: His Own LifeDir: Ric Burns Through interviews conducted mere weeks after his terminal cancer diagnosis, director Ric Burns chronicles the fascinating life of re-nowned neurologist and author Oliver Sacks. Family, colleagues, and patients tell the story of a man who redefined how the brain and mind work. Sacks’ innate curiosity and empa-thy were crucial in making his contributions in our understanding of the brain. From early struggles with sexuality, to his abiding love of the periodic table, His Own Life illuminates a man who will forever be missed. 1h 51min.Mayor

Dir: David OsitThere have been many films illustrating the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The most compelling of these, like Mayor, get beyond the headlines by focusing on a character. Musa Hadid has charisma to spare, and as the mayor of Ramallah, he gives us a window into daily life in his corner of the world. With a staff that can exasperate him, a decided lack of resources, and the frustrations of needing permission from Israel for something as basic as installing a sewage system, this doc at times plays like a Palestinian version of The Office. But while Hadid handles most of this with good humor, when the US vows to move its embassy to Jerusalem, it’s no laughing matter. 1h 29min.

WHITE RIOTDir: Rubika ShahPresented by The Shakedown and The Washington Nightlife and Music AssociationThe untold story of Rock Against Racism, a vital national political and cultural movement in the UK circa 1976. The era was rife with nationalist sentiment, racism and anti-immi-grant fervor as the skinheads bullied their way to political prominence. Meanwhile, top club owners, journalists, and music lovers would coalesce into a powerful movement that laid the groundwork for musicians-as-activists that remains a part of our cultural landscape today. Great archival footage of The Clash, X-Ray Spex and Steel Pulse is paired with animation to illustrate the hostile hysteria and open neo-Nazi recruitment happening in the UK while the movement’s multicultural punk and reggae gigs offer rallying points for resistance. 1h 20min.

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shortsshorts listlistBloomDir: Joanne FeinbergJoan Thorndike has been growing certified organic flowers in Southern Oregon for 28 seasons. Bloom is a portrait of this vibrant farmer who has brought a bounty of fragrant joy to the region. 3min.

100 Days of Protest IN PORTLANDDir: Brooke HerbertProtesters, activists and city leaders weigh in on how one of America’s whitest major cities became the center of the national conversation over systemic racism and police brutality. 20min.*Free to stream

Ink & PaperDir: Ben ProudfootPLAYING WITH THE BOOK MAKERS (pg4)

McManus & Morgan is the oldest (and once most prosperous) paper shop in Los Angeles. Aardvark Letterpress is a family-run printing business dating back to the 1940s. Lo-cated on the same corner in Downtown LA, the two shops struggle to make ends meet in a decreas-ingly tactile world. 9 mins.

Blackfeet Boxing: Not InvisibleDir: Kristen Lappas & Tom Rinaldi A boxing gym on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana teaches young girls self-defense in response to the cri-sis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. A film about fighting for respect, identity, and survival. 30min

"Eddy’s World

was a wonderful find about a delightful 90-something

darling man who invented all kinds of toys that will bring back

fond memories of childhood. He is a positive breath of fresh air. The

camera-work is gorgeous and a fabulous score by award winner

Miriam Cutler, the Queen of docu-mentary film scores. I absolutely

LOVE the entire short docs program and I hope you all will too!"

--Jane Julian, Associate Doctober Programmer

Ode To DesolationDir: Linsey HagenOde to Desolation shares the story of Jim Henterly, a naturalist, illustrator and fire lookout as he contemplates the dying days of Fire Lookouts in North America. With the influence of technology threat-ening to make his role obsolete, we look into the future and ask ourselves what connections we will maintain to keep our hu-man interpretation of the natural world alive. 13min.

DieoramaDir: Kevin StaakeBy day, Abigail Goldman, of the Whatcom County Public Defender’s office, visits morgues, observes autopsies, and studies pictures of crime scenes. By night, she turns nightmarish imaginings into pre-cise, red-splattered miniatures. 11min.

Eddy’s WorldDir: Lyn GoldfarbAn intimate portrait of 98-year-old work-ing toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb whose creativity and curiosity keep him young and healthy. Along with his famous chattering teeth, Eddy produced an astonishing array of memorable games from Shark Attack and Quiz Whiz to Ker-plunk. His daughter, Lyn, celebrates her father’s undiminished spirit. 19min.

The Magic of ChessDir: Jenny Schweitzer BellFilmed at the 2019 Elementary Chess Championships at the Nashville Opry-land resort, a group of children share their uninhibited insights about the benefits of chess. 5min.

The Lost AstronautDir: Ben ProudfootIn 1963, Ed Dwight Jr. was poised to be NASA’s first African-American astronaut. Until suddenly he wasn’t. Proudfoot’s window into Dwight’s world is gorgeously rendered with an undeniable optimism and hope. 13min.

With the exception of 100 Days of Pro-test (which is free for everyone) and Ink & Paper (playing w/ the feature The Book Makers) our Doctober shorts are available as a package deal. For the cost of a standard ticket, you can stream all our shorts for a full week!

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"Hi Friends",Going into this Doctober, we’re found navigating

a whole new world. But perhaps the most unfamiliar aspect is putting on the festival without seeing you all

each and every day. The volunteer crew is, and has always been, such an integral part of what makes the Pickford so

special. You not only generously donate your time and effort, but you nurture our film community into so much more than movies.

From sharing new perspectives on film, to refining the best popcorn topping combinations, you all enrich the community in new ways every

day. I can speak for all of the PFC staff when I say your presence is dearly missed. And now here we are. Despite our closed doors and temporary shift to a virtual workspace, you continue to find ways to make the Pickford thrive. My coworkers and I have continually felt the warmth of your support through a plethora of kind words and socially distant helping hands. Through all the hardships, I am continually in awe of the truly generous people that call the PFC home. For now we may not be together, but you’ve made it clear that we’re not apart, we’re just "social distancing". So with that, I hope you enjoy this unconventional spin on Doctober, and I can never thank you all enough for everything you do. —Meghan Schilling, Volunteer Coordinator

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Comic by Patrick DoddsLocal artist Patrick Dodds not only loves making film related comics for us (pg7), but is a long time Pickford volunteer as well. In fact, Patrick clocked more volunteer hours than anyone else last year, and that’s no easy feat!

"I’ve been a volunteer at The Pickford for nearly 8 years. Throughout my life I had trouble connecting with

people and functioning like a normal person. But the Pickford Community

took me under its collective wing and taught me how to be a more social,

well adjusted and kind person. Mov-ies are nice, but the community here is what has had me come back again

and again for almost a decade." —Dodds

Patrick’s "Must See" films:Gattaca

Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeAuntie Mame

Bill & Ted’s Excellent AdventureNight of the Comet

Jojo RabbitJFK (1991)

Rocky III2001: A Space Odyssey

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?Jodorowky’s Dune

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