Rated: PG 13 Time: 115 minutes Overall: A- Violence: A Sexual Content: B Language: D+ Mel Gibson fills the role of director, producer, and lead character in this film. He plays Justin Melcod, an artist who lives just outside a small community that he visits only to purchase the necessities of life. Disfigured by an accident ten years earlier, he is the subject of wild stories and rumours amongst the residents. Nick Stah} play Chuck Norstadt, a boy with no father, and a mother that changes husbands like socks. Chuck wants to go to a military school, so he can leave his dysfunctional family, but he has no sup- port for the difficult entrance exam. To make it short, Chuck finally convinces Justin McLeod to tutor him for the exam, but the test is only secondary to the relationship that they develop. First, be warned that the language in this film pushed the limits of PG 13. It includes the most popular of sexually derived exple- tives, used once, as well as a host of other words you may not care to share as a family. This is more a movie for parents about children than the other way around. I don't often defend bad language, and the story could probably work without it, but all of it comes from the boy and his friends. Remember, this boy really has no family, and has never had anyone to restrict his actions, let alone his language. In that regard, the pro- fanity is somewhat justified. Secondly, the story does involve the theme of Child abuse. The $ residents of the town are convinced that there must be an McLeod and the boy, but in this pon gaara papdomay- benpery ‘What does make this movie worth watching is the story that it contains: More than a boy without a father, this is about a man with- out a son, and how society still dictates what our freedoms really are. There is a great lesson of forgiveness here, that is a worthwhile example for adults and older teens. ; B—Mild; C—Some; D—Lots; archos al by Rud Gustafson Legend: A—None; out. Overall rates from; A—Must See to D—Dismal Failure. VALLEY VIDEO Between Dairy Queen & Subway Locally owned and operated 365-3777 AT THE MOV Ikes A world of women at the NEC Where can "¢ go and get a look at what the women in our country think about the state of things? To get a good sense of what Canadian women of all backgrounds think about their sit- uation as women in a country which is still very paternalistic? Why, to the National Exhibi- tion Centre, of course. Here, for the next few weeks, the Centre has on display a remarkable set of photo-essays researched, pho- tographed and selected by Pam Harris, a Toronto photographer. This is the first time Harris's pho- tographic exhibition has been dis- played in British Columbia. This display was perfect as backdrop to the activities for Inter- national Women's Week, which was kicked off by the arrival at the NEC of Pam Harris herself. On March 7, the first day of the week dedicated to women, the NEC hosted a number of activities. The speakers were articulate women from the Kootenays and else- where, who spoke passionately, sometimes angrily, and often wisely about the condition of ‘women in contemporary Canada. Pam Harris focused upon her 10 year project to discover and photograph independent women from all classes and settings across She talked warm- ly about the many photographs she was able to take and the pro- cess she followed to get the ‘women to describe in words what they were thinking about their lives. Just seeing the large display was a treat, but Harris has also published a fine book, The Faces of Feminism, which features these photo- essays. The brief comments supplied by the ner te as of women she sim- from birth to death, and she the way Lisa indicated, Lisa's story only d for me that ply descttptive. b but often dynam- ic and to the point. Variously describing themselves as femi- nist, the women jin these photo- essays outline what it means to relate to the world through men and institutions controlled by men. They also explain how they found a new way of functioning for themselves, sometimes leav- ing men behind, and sometimes pushing for broad social change. I was particularly impressed ed by the be races, languages, jobs and In all i she kept focus upon portraits of actual women rather than women involved in marches or major events. In each Canadian province, she features women from one city and one rural area. Harris toured the country cap- turing the faces of women— artists, midwives, lawyers, farmers, poets, carpenters and social activists. The voice for each photo, however, was provid- ed by the women themselves. An example is a fine photograph of Marcia B: dy, a cabi we men have a long way |o go yet to become fully human, This part of the program was framed by zesty performances by two acupello groups from the West Kootenay. At the beginning, Clayton/Hoyland & Saint regaled us with songs about women whose stories don’t get told. I par- ticularly liked the “Quilt Song’ and the story that went with it. Songs by the Images Ad Hoc Singers dealt with freedom and women's lives, “You can be any- thing you want to be” depicted women passing on their hopes to a child. The closing song was the ist anthem “Bread and from the Slocan Valley. Her com- ments relate what it means to be both a women and a carpenter. The second half of Sunday's kickoff to International Women's Week featured songs, popular the- atre, short stories, and Roses” which states at one point “It is bread we fight for/and we fight for roses too.’ Marvelous— and $0 true. The only problem with the afternoon was that the women rf to the Sixty the photos and ‘women poets Kate Braid, who is a carpenter, and Dorothy Livesay who lives of Salt Spring Island. Livesay’s words express best what all of these women want men to understand: “Move over love/Make room, for me.” What was Harris by the West Kootenay Women's Association, the event was a forum for hersto- ries that made us both despair and celebrate—stories as diverse as those of Salmo’ 's Lisa on: women and only four or five men took in the event. More men should have been there. Perhaps if they had listened to these women seeking a balance in the lives of men and women, they might a heavy Rossland’ 3 Jan poi eral a school p putting this display together? . AS she indicated, “Women have to keep their own social record. I’m building a kind of archives through photos and essays.” As she traveled, her méthod was to ask questions as to who should be photographed. She wanted to touch upon the issues of women I was nearly in tears as I lis- tened to Lisa Doberthien outline what she went through trying to learn a trade normally reserved for men. What awful creatures some men can be when a woman tries to function in what hitherto was a man’s domain. Often, I hear men speak about women in why women take the stances they do. Perhaps if more men viewed the photographs and read the captions depicting the lives of girls and women, change would be quicker, International Women's Week runs throughout this week. Pam Harris's show The Faces of Femi- nism ‘continues at the NEC until March 20. See it! It may alter how you view the Blockade busts open Nelson filmfest An in-your-face land claims documentary kickstarts Nelson's Moving Pictures Travelling Canadian Film Festival at the Civic Theatre March 18 to 20. Vancouver director Nettie Wild—who was ordered by a B.C. court to reli her footage of a blockade initiated by the Gitksan people—tirst gained international prominence in 1988 with a chill- ing documentary. on the Philippine revolution. Now she focuses on Hazelton, a tightly-knit northern ART SHOW Man Woodrow, a local artist: who has town that polarizes on racial lines after Sub-Chief An Loring barri- cades a crucial logging road, the economic lifeline of a community about to explode. On March 18, in an excJusive appearance. Nettie Wild will dis- ¢uss the making of her controver- film. “Two big issues are tearing apart the province of British Columbia,” said Wild. “The debate over the logging of our forests, and fear and confu- sion surrounding native land claims, My ‘instincts told me that the two issues were linked.”” Moving Pictures is a non-profit + society committed to increasing Canadians’ exposure to their own cinema. Nelson's nine-film extravaganza is the second stop on a swing through southern . British Columbia Penticton film- makers Linda, abd Nikos Theo- dosakis, along with Vancouver Director Kathy Gameau, will also be in town to present a filmmak- ing workshop at Nelson Munici- pal Library on March 19 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. In Nelson, advance festival passes and programmes will be available after March 8 at The Book Garden Cafe, the Nelson Civic Theatre and Reo's Videos. In Rossland, pick up programmes and passes after March 8 at Gol- drush Books. Tickets for the film- making workshop are $15 for adults, $8.50 for students. Pre- Wednesday, March 9, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Distinctively Brass Roots—in Nelson. Brass Famasy” and the E.A.E.C., Nelson is one of the stops included in a cro#s-Canada tour by Brass Roots, a Vancouver- based jazz ensemble. Their national tour is spon- sored by The Canada Council Touring Office, and their Nel- son debut will see them per- form at L.V. Rogers, conduct a clinic at Selkirk College's Pro- fessional Music program and perform in concert March 17, at 8 p.m. in Studio 80 at the C.1.C. campus in Nelson. Brass Roots was formed in 1987 by Bass Tr The gether stage a highly entertaining show of cre- ative grooving music that appeals to the general public as well as to seasoned jazz. audiences. Aside from being accom- plished performers, all sists of mostly original music and afew funky, cover cover uses that cross-Canada tour celebrates the | release of Brass Roots’ firs pro- incorporate and riveting’ solos to create an atmosphere of celebration. In 1991, Brass Roots released a self-produced demo album and of Brass Roots are also com- posers and have contributed to the group’s repertoire which con- at the West- em ‘Canadian (Wescan) jazz festi- vals. This demo recording was released on CD in 1992. This CD titled “Laconda Rift” * Reviewers have called Brass Roots “...a parade band on acid, using a front line of horns and two drummers to pump out funky, good-natured music.. (Vancouver Sun). Catch them if you can. phonist Brad Muirhead. Their sound is described as exuberant and versatile which creates a moder World Beat/Funky Jazz sound based on the tradition of New Orleans carnival bands. By combing a wide range of individual musical influences, Brass Roots has developed a dis- tinctive sound of its own. Listen- ers will hear the Mardi Gras party sound of “The Dirty Dozen” to the tight funk of “Tower of ' Power” and including the music of Charles Mingus, Ghanian Mas- ter Drummer Abraham Adzenyah and even a taste of Avant Garde groups like “Lester Brown's Kimberley hosts regional showcase for theatricals Plays. Interested parties are advised to phone 427-4919 immediately for full details and forms. Entries are Ki c ity The- atre, host of this year's Koote- nay zone drama festival, has a March 31 deadline for entries to Centre Stage "94, the regional showcase for ama- teur theatricals. Two plays from the May 11- 14 regional festival in Kimber- ley will be selected to represent the Kootenays at Mai ‘94, the provincial drama festival to be held July 2-9 in Cranbrook. Centre Stage "94 is open to both one-act and three-act accepted on a first come, first served basis and are limited to a four-day production schedule. The Kimberley organizing bringing a wide range of Kootenay drama to this appre- Ciative hometown audience. Centre Stage also gives the cast and crew the chance to submit their efforts to the Scrutiny of an experienced adjudicator. One Centre Stage urges all East and West Kootenay theatre companies to take advantage of the benefits of this event. Centre Stage provides the opportunity to take produc- tions on the road. Kimberley is noted for its large and faithful ity theatre f and Centre Stage ‘94 organiz- , ers are looking forward to’ will be sel as the Kootenays’ official Main- Stage entry, while a second regional entry will be chosen for workshopping at the B.C. competition. details. To help your RRSP dollars earn you more in a time of low rates, Castlegar Savings Credit Union is offering a bonus of up to a half a percent. Enquire at either office for full DaUre, QSomebody Special And, perhaps best of all, Centre Stage provides four days to share the camaraderie, ideas and experience of like- minded people. 100-60. 630 - yr ne BC. =e Pastor 365-6762 "WITH FAITH - ST. PETER LUTHERAN Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am 713 - 4th St, Castlegar Rev V, Tech » 365-3664 ALL WELCOME! KINNAIRD CHURCH OF GOD tra L. Johnson, B.Th (Pastor) 2406 Cohenbta en. Coatags 0. VIN 2 (Church 365-5300 SeRvVICE SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45 classes for all ages WE GROW’ Submitted by: Pastor Ira Johnson, Kinnaird Church of God “SL DADS ANGLO CHURCH 614 Christina Place RO Genre eds ] GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 2605 Columbia Ave. Sanday Worship 11:30 Mela hdehaherd? Call 365-2438 CUBA GOODING JR BEVERLY D'ANGELO @ == == -- ~~~ ~~ $c —--- 4 ENTER TO WIN A CEE MOvas PASS been painting in otly for mary years; & having a The Rev. Canon Dorothy Barker showing of his work in the Cedar Room of the Homestead Restaurant: Man ts a realistic painter with astrong color sense. He has tayght painting and hin a uride range Ba Sun te Recreation “FREE WILLY NIGHT” Friday, March 18th ¢ 7:30 - 9:30 PUBLIC SWIM Friday: 3:00 - 7:30 pm Saturday: 1:30 - 4:30 & 6:30 - 9:30 Sunday: 1:30 - 4:30 & 6:30 - 8:30 Ba CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COMPLEX 2101 - 6 Ave., Castlegar 365-3386 R TO WIN A FREE NOW OPEN Introducing Racho Bev Zaytsof. (formerty of Hair Annex) & Petrisse con 365-7305 registration will take place at Nelson Municipal Library, 352- 6333. General information on the festival is always available at the end of the Civic Theatre's daily recorded message, 352-5833. Minor delays to 20 mi PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD CLOSURES HIGHWAY 6 ROSEBERY BLUFFS The Ministry of Transportation and Highways advises travellers that the scheduled closures on Highway 6 at Rosebery will end. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1994 will be the last of the four hour closures on this pfoject. will ti until Phone: 365-2271 Cy rman Savings Credit Union Slocan Valley Branch 3014 Hwy 6 | Ley ee ae Examples For Children! Apparently Jesus observed how keenly children were affected by the example of adults, and so in St. Luke 17:1 he said to his disciples. “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one.of these little ones to sin! So watch yourselves...” (V1-3a) That sounds like very harsh judgment; but Christ our Lord was well aware that the example set by parents and adults in general, has a very great influence on the lives of children as they grow up! So he is saying. “Make sure your example does not lead children in the wrong direction.” Should children be sent to Sunday School? Obviously it-is betier to send agalaien to Sinwlay School than not to have them attend at all! (It is possible they will find a significant adult there that they will take for an example, and so contin to live their life by the moral and spiritual values of the Christian faith). But the chances are far more likely that when they get to be a teen-ager they will drop out altogether! It is only natural for them to reason Your good example is vital! that if their parents do not attend Sunday School and church; it certainly can't be very important. Parents who don't want their children to curse and swear, should set an example of wholesome conversation. If they feel it is not good for their children to cheat or steal, or smoke, or drink intoxicating beverages, then they ought to set the proper example! As for religious training and church attendance; not everyone will agree that this is desirable and worthwhile, but if the parents 809 Merry Creek Rd. 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Out in the meadows, out in the cold, ‘Twas a sheep the good shepherd sought, And back in the flock, safe into the fold, ‘Twas a sheep the good shepherd brought. And why for the sheep should we earnestly long, And as earnestly hope and pray? Because there is danger, if they go wrong, They will lead the young lambs astray. For the lambs will follow the sheep, you know, Wherever the sheep may stray: If the sheep go wrong, it will not be long Till the lambs are as wrong as they. Friday Youth Activities 7:08 pm A loving, caring church ‘| invites your participation. 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