THE EAGLE HUNTRESS

January 20 – 26
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS

THE EAGLE HUNTRESS follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries. While there are many old Kazakh eagle hunters who vehemently reject the idea of any female taking part in their ancient tradition, Aisholpan’s father, Nurgaiv, believes that a girl can do anything a boy can, as long as she’s determined. Set against the breath-taking expanse of the Mongolian steppe, THE EAGLE HUNTRESS features some of the most awe-inspiring cinematography ever captured in a documentary, giving this intimate tale of a young girl’s quest the dramatic force of an epic narrative film. Narrated by Daisy Ridley.
“A breathtaking documentary that shows when we encourage our daughters, amazing things happen.” – Christine Estima, VICE
“The season’s most family-friendly female empowerment nature doc.” – David Fear, Rolling Stone
Dir: Otto Bell / 2016 / UK, US / 87 min

SCREENING: 1/20 9pm; 1/21 4pm & 6:30pm; 1/22 5pm; 1/24 6:30pm & 9pm; 1/25 4pm & 6:30pm; 1/26 4pm, 6:30pm & 9pm
Tickets available at box office 30 minutes prior to showtime