Special Events Schedule
Directors' Wine and Cheese Reception
Sunday, October 25, 2009, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmDowntown Community Theatre, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie
Admission $20
Twelve
Directed by Lester Alfonso
Produced by Lea Marin
2008, 43 minutes, 32 seconds, National Film Board of Canada
If you could go back and speak to your 12-year-old self, what would you say? Philippine-born filmmaker Lester Alfonso attempts to answer this question by interviewing twelve diverse subjects, each of whom moved to Canada at age 12, like himself. On the cusp of teenage hormones, 12-year-olds often experience emotions with more intensity. Adapting to a new country at this age can be overwhelming. Over the course of this unique and visually stylish documentary, Alfonso seeks out twelve people who came to Canada at age 12, and, in listening to their stories, begins to understand himself.
Beautifully filmed and entertainingly presented, all people can identify with this moving documentary, which captures the universal need for identity and acceptance.
New this year, we have moved the location of what was formerly known as the Directors’ Brunch to the Community Theatre at the Five Points and are following the screening of the film with a wine and cheese reception. Lester will be on hand to answer questions and receive comments, prior to and after the screening of his film.
Lester Alfonso
Lester Alfonso is a filmmaker, writer and video artist, producing film and One of his first film projects, His work has appeared on CBC’s ZeD TV, Nickelodeon Asia, TVOntario, Salon.com and MySpace.com. Trying to Be Some Kind of Hero, was the official selection for more than a dozen film festivals, across North America. Lester’s most recent documentary, Twelve, won the National Film Board of Canada’s Reel Diversity competition and was widely acclaimed in print.Catered by: Catering by Colleen
Guest accommodations: Harbour View Inn
Presentation Sponsored by: Rogers TV
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