Two films — one a biopic about country blues singer Blaze Foley, the other a documentary capturing the life of one of the last shepherdesses on the Himalayan Plateaus — open Sept. 28 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
Blaze
Directed by Ethan Hawke, “Blaze” follows the life of Blaze Foley, a blues singer-songwriter known for hits such as “If I Could Only Fly” and “Clay Pigeons” and an inspiration for country greats such as Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The biopic explores his love affair with Sybil Rosen, his murder in 1989 at 39 years old, and the impact his death had on his fans, friends and enemies.
“Blaze” plays through Oct. 11 and is rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, and drug use.
The Shepherdess of the Glaciers
The award-winning documentary “The Shepherdess of the Glaciers” explores the life of Tsering, one of the last shepherdesses in the far northern mountains of Ladakh, India. Guiding a flock of 300 sheep and goats to graze on the Himalayan plateaus, Tsering is captured over the span of four seasons surviving the lonely, desolate landscape through the unbreakable bond she shares with her animals. The film showcases the magnificence of the Himalayan landscape and the vitality of the human spirit.
Director Stanzin Dorjai-Gya will attend the opening night showing of the film at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. He will participate in a question and answer session with the audience. The documentary will screen through Oct. 4.
For more information, including show times, access the Ross website or call the film information line at 402-472-5353.
