Noon - "The Secret of Roan Inish" (1994), by John Sayles, a hero of the independent film movement. Filmed in Donegal, Ireland, it tells the story of a 10-year old who learns the local legend of Selkies, who are sometimes human and sometimes seals. The film is this year's free family matinee, and guests will be Sayles and his producer throughout his career, Maggie Renzi.
"The Secret of Roan Inish" (1994), by John Sayles, a hero of the independent film movement, will be our free family matinee on Saturday. Photographed in Donegal, Ireland by former festival guest Haskell Wexler, the film tells of a 10-year old who learns the local legend of Selkies, who are sometimes human, sometimes seals. In person: John Sayles and his producer throughout his career, Maggie Renzi.