Two bodies discovered in a shallow grave lead to the telling of one great story (AKA, how scones arrived in Portland :) A taciturn loner and skilled cook (John Magaro) has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory—though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business (the legalities of it be damned) whose longevity is completely reliant on the clandestine participation of a wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow. From this simple premise, Director Kelly Reichardt trains her perceptive and patient eye on the Pacific Northwest and evokes an authentically hardscrabble, early-nineteenth-century way of life, one complete with a sensitive depiction of male friendship, and driven by a mounting suspense all its own. Starring John Magaro, Orion Lee, and Alia Shawkat. This film has been generously sponsored by The Figel Family; by Kathryn and Luke Kissam; and by Suzanne Pierson and Monica Ariowitsch. ﻿<a href="https://www.firstascentcoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/57b3a9827d9e130a51c22b2c905e3d0e.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;"></a>

FIRST COW INTRODUCTION WITH SHAY WESCOTT

Virtual Festival Producer Shay Wescott introduces FIRST COW

Two bodies discovered in a shallow grave lead to the telling of one great story (AKA, how scones arrived in Portland : ) A taciturn loner and skilled cook (John Magaro) has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory—though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business (the legalities of it be damned) whose longevity is completely reliant on the clandestine participation of a wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow. From this simple premise, Director Kelly Reichardt trains her perceptive and patient eye on the Pacific Northwest and evokes an authentically hardscrabble, early-nineteenth-century way of life, one complete with a sensitive depiction of male friendship, and driven by a mounting suspense all its own. Starring John Magaro, Orion Lee, and Alia Shawkat. This film has been generously sponsored by The Figel Family; by Kathryn and Luke Kissam; and by Suzanne Pierson and Monica Ariowitsch. Want to go "BEYOND THE FILM" with us? Here's some questions to spark a conversation: 1) Do you think that Dir. Kelly Reichardt's depictions of exploitation (both of man and nature) and criminality in relation to economics bolsters or attacks our historical narrative surrounding Capitalism and the American Dream?2) Kelly Reichardt is renown for her cinematic style of "contemplative cinema"- a filmmaking style in the "Slow Cinema" tradition that emphasizes long poetic takes, observationalist camera work, and minimal dialogue. Do you feel this stylistic choice is more intellectually effective or needlessly provocative to audiences in the modern cinematic era? <a href="https://www.firstascentcoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/57b3a9827d9e130a51c22b2c905e3d0e.jpg"></a>

FIRST COW

A cook (John Magaro) has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory—though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business whose longevity is completely reliant on the clandestine participation of a wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow.

Festival host Jack Hanley and Virtual Festival Producer Shay Wescott discuss FIRST COW

FIRST COW TALKBACK WITH JACK HANLEY AND SHAY WESCOTT

Festival host Jack Hanley and Virtual Festival Producer Shay Wescott discuss FIRST COW

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It’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone for joining the 10th Annual Crested Butte Film Festival. We loved seeing your photos, hearing which films impacted you, and sharing important conversations together.  Your voice, your presence, your energy, and your festival stories made this year’s event so special. Make sure to follow the Crested Butte Film Festival on Facebook to find out who won this year's Audience Choice Award and visit cbfilmfest.org for more info. Thank you and see you at the 11th Annual fest next year and throughout the year at film events!

Thank you for being a part of the 2020 Crested Butte Film Festival. If you have questions about the virtual fest or issues uploading, please contact Shay Wescott, shay@cbfilmfest.org

Live Panels and Q&As will become available at the scheduled date, but you can register early and receive an email reminder as soon as the event goes live! In order to participate in the panel, you will need to watch from a computer to use the chat feature. Please note this live event (and recording) will not be available to watch from Apple TV or Roku apps. Can't make it at this time? Live stream recordings will be available through October 4, 2020 in our Catalog at https://watch.eventive.org/cbff2020.