Two films — “Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President” and “Possessor” — open at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center Oct. 30.
If it had not been for a bottle of scotch and a late-night visit from musician Gregg Allman, Jimmy Carter might never have been elected the 39th President of the United States. The documentary charts the mostly forgotten story of Carter, a lover of all types of music, who forged a tight bond with musicians Willie Nelson, the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan and others. Low on campaign funds and lacking in name recognition, Carter relied on support from these artists to give him a crucial boost in the Democratic primaries. Once Carter was elected, the musicians became frequent guests in the White House. The surprisingly significant role that music played throughout Carter’s life and in his work becomes a thread in this engaging portrait of one of the most enigmatic Presidents in American history.
“Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President” is showing through Nov. 12.
From the visionary mind of writer-director Brandon Cronenberg, “Possessor” is an arresting sci-fi thriller about elite, corporate assassin Tasya Vos. Using brain-implant technology, Vos takes control of other people’s bodies to execute high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment Vos becomes trapped inside a mind that threatens to obliterate her.
Further refining his provocative vision, Cronenberg uses the potentially over-the-top premise of “Possessor” as a delivery mechanism for stylishly disturbing thrills.
“Possessor” is showing through Nov. 12.
Show times are available on the Ross website or by calling 402-472-5353.
