Listen

Film Synopsis

Listen is a sensory immersion that dissolves the boundaries between us and the more-than-human world. It follows Alaskan author Hank Lentfer as he records forgotten sounds of the natural world and cares for his mother with dementia.

Showings

Sat, Oct 17 Saturday, Oct 17

With Intention

Bluff Street Station

Sun, Oct 18 Sunday, Oct 18

With Intention

Blackrocks Brewery

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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