Annapolis Film Festival Announces Lineup For 10th Anniversary

Annapolis MD

07 March, 2022

12:09 PM

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Annapolis Film Festival announced its 2022 lineup on Friday. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the festival will screen more than 70 movies starting later this month. The festival kicks off with "To Olivia" on Thursday, March 31. The movie portrays British author Roald Dahl when he was writing "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The weekend-long event wraps up on Sunday, April 3 with another film about chocolate. This movie, titled "Peace By Chocolate," tells the true story of a Syrian refugee family that opened a chocolate factory in Nova Scotia, Canada. Another highlight is a private showing of "King Richard." This film explores the upbringings of tennis superstars Serena Williams and Venus Williams under the coaching of their father, Richard Williams. Other top categories include the African American Experience, the Jewish Experience, the Environmental Showcase and the Sailing/Boating Showcase. Festival passes are on sale now. These bundle packages run from $75 to $350, depending on which showings are included. There will also be coffee talks, short movies and industry panels. Individual tickets go on sale this Friday. More information is posted at annapolisfilmfestival.com. Here is the full festival lineup: Opening Night Film To Olivia - directed by John Hay Closing Day Film Peace By Chocolate - directed by Jonathan Keijser Showcase Films African American Experience Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over - directed by David Heilbroner & Dave Wooley Jewish Experience Three Minutes: A Lengthening - directed by Bianca StigterThe Stories of Us - directed by Monica Levinson Environmental Showcase The Biggest Little Farm: The Return - directed by John ChesterOur Future Our Fight – directed by Beth MurphyToxic Neighbour – directed by Colin Scheyen Sailing/Boating Showcase Captain Nat Herreshoff's Enduring Legacy - directed by Gary Jobson & Scott ShucherTrue North - directed by Suzie Galler87 Days - Alone Rowing the Pacific - Lia Ditton & Danielle Sellwood Education Day Screening (Private event for invited students) King Richard - directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green Feature Films Aristocrats - directed by Yukiko SodeThe Bright Side - directed by Ruth MeehanEmily the Criminal - directed by John Patton FordGlob Lessons - directed by Nicole RodenburgLast Film Show - directed by Pan NalinA Love Song - directed by Max Walker-SilvermanNeighbours - directed by Mano KhalilQueen of Glory - directed by Nana MensahRehab Cabin - directed by Kate Beacom & Louis LeggeThe Rose Maker - directed by Pierre PinaudTrue Things - directed by Harry WootliffValiant Hearts - directed by Mona AchacheYelling Fire in an Empty Theater - directed by Justin Zuckerman892 - Abi Damaris Corbin Feature Documentaries Any Given Day - directed by Margaret ByrneThe Automat - directed by Lisa HurwitzBlind Ambition - directed by Robert Coe & Warwick RossBoblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale - directed by Aaron SchillingerCalendar Girls - directed by Maria Loohufvud & Love MartinsenDear Sirs - directed by Mark Pedri & Carrie PedriFire of Love - directed by Sara DosaMija - directed by Isabel CastroInto Flight Once More - directed by Adrienne HallWalk With Frank - directed by Ryan Mayers & Matt Mayers Short Films Almost A Year - directed by Jamieson BakerApothecaries of Time - directed by B.L. 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