I love this time of year. The trees are blooming, the grass is greening, the weather is warm during the day, but still chilly at night, and the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to Nashville. They are the heralds of the new springtime in Middle Tennessee. My friends Tabitha, Phil and his son Jacob joined a few hundred others at Paschall Theater at MBA for a delightful evening of adventure films presented by Blue Ridge Mountain Sports. Best of all, proceeds from the evening went to benefit the Warner Parks.
An animated film of an old man taking his trip in the mountains by Cable Car. Each time he uses his snuff, the old cable car falls more and more apart. Determined to control his fate, he used his handy roll of tape to patch up the old car. See the trailer for the Cable Car.
Building on last year’s feature, Journey to the Center recounts the story of 3 basejumpers on a mission. Their mission, should they choose to complete it, is to basejump Tian Keng (the Heavenly Pit), a 1/2 mile deep cave in Central China. The film follows Jeb Corliss, Chris “Douggs” Mcdougall, and Paul Fortun on their basejumping Journey to the Center.
The Red Helmet
An extreme outdoor sports film, from concept to screening, in 5 days. A well done selection of the Nissan Outdoor Games.
A sad commentary on the effects of man and his pollution on the Arctic and its villagers.
As always, had a great evening. Thanks to the World Tour crew and Blue Ridge Mountain Sports for bringing them to Nashville each year. Did you get to see the festival in your city? What selections most resonated with you?