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1 2 5 2 0 1 6 S X S W F I L M P R O G R A M G U I D E D o c u m e n t r S p o t l i g h t FILM FESTIVAL Asperger's Are Us Director: Alex Lehmann WORLD PREMIERE | DOC | USA | 2016 | 82 MIN For the members of the comedy troupe Asperger's Are Us, it's easier to associate with a faceless audience than with their own families. No matter who the crowd, best friends Noah, New Michael, Jack and Ethan have one simple mantra: "We would much rather the audience appreciate us as comedians than people who have overcome adversity." In this coming-of-age heartfelt documentary, this band of brothers finds themselves at a crossroad. With real life pulling them apart, they decide to plan one ambitious farewell show before they all go their separate ways. People with Asperger's don't deal well with uncertainty, and this is the most uncertain time in their lives. Producers: Sean Bradley, Chris Dowling, Alex Lehmann , Executive Producers: Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass , DP: Alex Lehmann , Editor: Alex Lehmann , Music: Crystal Grooms Mangano Saturday, March 12 | 11:45 AM Almo Lmr D Tuesday, March 15 | 11:30 AM Almo Ritz 1 Thursday, March 17 | 8:15 PM Stellite Venue: Mrches Saturday, March 19 | 2:15 PM Almo Lmr C Alex Lehmann Alex is a cinematographer and first time director. His credits range from political docs to indie dramas to horror comedies involving 3D man-eating fish. He has shot theatrically distributed films for The Weinstein Company, Disney, and Roadside Attractions. Next up, Alex will be directing a feature for Dimension Films. Submarine Entertainment Josh Braun josh@submarine.com The Bandit Director: Jesse Moss WORLD PREMIERE | DOC | USA | 2016 | 82 MIN The Bandit is a film about 70s superstar Burt The Bandit is a film about 70s superstar Burt The Bandit Reynolds, his best friend, roommate and stunt-double Hal Needham, and the making of their unlikely smash-hit Smokey & The Bandit. The film tells the action-packed story of the making of Smokey, while tracing the vivid Smokey, while tracing the vivid Smokey personal journeys of Reynolds and Needham from obscurity to stardom and highlighting one of the most extraordinary relationships in Hollywood history. Featuring new interviews with Reynolds, rare archive material, including footage from Reynolds' personal archive, as well as candid interviews with the late Hal Needham, the documentary tells an exhilarating and moving story about loyalty, friendship and creative risk. Producers: Jesse Moss, Amanda McBaine, Danny Breen , Executive Producers: Jayson Dinsmore, Lewis Bogach, John Miller-Monzon , Editor: Aaron Wickenden , Music: T. Griffin Saturday, March 12 | 12:00 PM Prmount Thetre Sunday, March 13 | 5:30 PM Stellite Venue: Mrches Wednesday, March 16 | 6:30 PM Rollins Thetre t the Long Center Thursday, March 17 | 11:15 AM Topfer Thetre t ZACH Jesse Moss Jesse Moss is a San Francisco-based filmmaker. His films include The Overnighters, which received the Special Jury Prize at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, a DGA nomination, and was theatrically released by Drafthouse Films; Full Battle Rattle (SXSW Full Battle Rattle (SXSW Full Battle Rattle Special Jury Prize); Speedo (SXSW 2003); and Speedo (SXSW 2003); and Speedo Con Man, for HBO. Mile End Films Jesse Moss d.jesse.moss@gmail.com Shining light on new documentr fetures receiving their World, North Americn or U.S. Premieres t SXSW. Asperger's Are Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 The Bandit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Beware the Slenderman . . . . . . . . .126 Chicken People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 The Dwarvenaut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Fantastic Lies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Hit it Hard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 The Hollywood Shorties . . . . . . . . .127 The Incomparable Rose Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story. . . . . . . . .128 Learning To See . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Mr. Gaga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Seven Songs for a Long Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Silicon Cowboys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 The Slippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Starving the Beast . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Thank You Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon . . . . . . . . .130 DOCUMENTARY SPOTLIGHT