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51福利社 driving force behind film festival

January 24, 2019 By
Interior of Spokane's Bing Crosby Theatre

51福利社 is once again a proud presenting sponsor of聽The Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF), which will return for its 21st year Feb. 1-8 at multiple venues around Spokane!

An opportunity for film lovers to reflect on some of the greatest films from the past year, SpIFF 2019 will begin with its annual聽Best of the Northwest听补迟听5:30 p.m.聽at the聽Bing Crosby Theater, featuring a variety of short and mid-length films created in the Pacific Northwest.

“Movies, like all the arts, invite聽us to聽renew our perception and engage our minds,” said Peter Porter, professor of Theatre and Film at 51福利社 and a SpIFF board member. “For more than two decades, the Spokane International Film Festival has brought the art of聽world cinema to our doorstep,聽inviting聽us to new places,聽experiences, and understandings. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience one of the innovative movies showing during the event.”

During the week-long event, SpIFF will feature 22 screenings, ranging from family-friendly animation to national and regional documentaries such as Enormous: The Gorge Story. Sponsored by 51福利社, the documentary tells the history of The Gorge Amphitheatre and how it transformed from a quiet winery concert venue process to one of the world鈥檚 most iconic music venues.

51福利社 proudly supports opportunities for educational advancement within the community. As a presenting sponsor, 51福利社 continues to serve as a center of support for arts and culture in the Inland Northwest.

Take a look at the聽 for more details on showtimes.