Rated: NR    Runtime: 540
Fri, June 5, Sun, June 7 & Mon, June 8

In an era when documentary exhibition swerves towards the safe, Burning Fuse Film Festival shows up with six smartly made films that avoid neither controversy nor entertaining their audience. The movies represent decidedly unexpected views of the world, each revealing an unseen corner of the planet with passion and humor.

The six films selected are:
“Pussycat Preacher” A lapsed stripper becomes an evangelical minister, but her ministry outreach to sex workers stirs her congregation’s prejudice and doubt. The film presents a mesmerizing and at times hilarious portrait. Produced and Directed by Bill Day. Winner: Audience Favorite Award, CineQuest Film Festival.
Fri, June 5 at 7:45pm
Sun, June 7 at 7:45pm
Mon, June 8 at 9:30pm ............. Buy ADVANCE TICKETS NOW!

“Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans” – The untold history of Black New Orleans. Not a Katrina film, but a love letter to a city, revealed when a newspaperman rebuilds a historic house in what may be the oldest black neighborhood in America, and the birthplace of jazz. Executive Produced by Wynton Marsalis and Stanley Nelson; Directed by Dawn Logsdon and Lolis Eric Elie. Produced by Lucie Faulknor. Winner Golden Gate Award: San Francisco International Film Festival; Winner Best Documentary: Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival.
Fri, June 5 at 6:00pm
Sun, June 7 at 2:00pm ............. Buy ADVANCE TICKETS NOW!

“A Snow Mobile for George” - A smoky off-road machine inspires a cross-country tour of de-regulation in America. Stories of West Coast Salmon fishermen, Wyoming cowboys and New York firemen deliver a wry look at what happens to people when the rules change. After the Wall Street collapse this film looks prophetic. Finalist Best Documentary, Ashland Film Festival, Director Todd Darling, Music by: Morcheeba’s Ross Godfrey; Acey Alone; and Michelle Shocked.
Sun, June 7 at 6:00pm
Mon, June 8 at 6:00pm ............. Buy ADVANCE TICKETS NOW!

“Soldiers of Conscience” – Eight US soldiers today face the most difficult decision of their lives: to kill or not to kill. Made with the cooperation of the US Army, the film takes a sharp look war, peace and the transformative power of human conscience. Directed by Gary Weimberg and Catherine Ryan, Winner Best Documentary: Salem Film Festival; Winner Best Documentary Foyle Film Festival, Derry, Ireland; Grand Jury Award Best Documentary, Rhode Island Film Festival

Mon Jun 8 at 7:45pm ............. Buy ADVANCE TICKETS NOW!

“Sliding Liberia” - California surfers head for the beach – in war-torn Liberia. They find big waves, and brave people, including local surfers, who must rebuild a society, battered by years of civil war. Director Britton Caillouette, with surfers Dan Malloy, Crystal Thornburg, Chris Del Moro. Winner: Best Documentary Audience Choice - Newport Beach Film Festival; Emerging Filmmaker Award – X-Dance; Best Action Sports Film – Vail Film Festival.
Fri, June 5 at 9:40pm
Sun, June 7 at 9:40pm ............. Buy ADVANCE TICKETS NOW!

“Murder, Spies and Voting Lies” - The story of Clint Curtis, a mild mannered computer engineer who finds himself caught between a vote rigging scandal, a powerful legislator, and a murder. Features Gore Vidal, Barbara McKinney and Brad Friedman. Directed/Produced by Patty Sharaf. Winner Best Documentary, New Jersey Film Festival,

Sun, June 7 at 4:00pm .............. Buy ADVANCE TICKETS NOW!