3 days of classic and lesser known musical films, all introduced and MC’d by world-renowned composer and musical film historian Neil Brand. The 2019 Global Roots Film Festival will focus on the development of musical films and the role they played in the history of cinema as a whole.
GRFF 2019 is a partnership with the Lyric Theatre Company that will produce a special live event for the festival. Neil Brand will also lead a special interactive program for the whole family about the role of sound in silent comedies.
Festival Passes are available HERE. It is highly recommended to purchase a Pass although individual tickets are also available. If you purchase a Pass you need not book individual screenings – just bring your pass to the door. Seating is on a first-come first-served basis.
Passes – $40
VTIFF Patron Members – $32
Students – $20
VTIFF All Access Members – FREE.
Individual tickets: $10
Seniors – $8
Students – $5
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* There will be daily snack receptions and cash bar before the first evening performance.
| Fri, 4/5 | 6:00 PM | Keynote Presentation by Neil Brand |
| Fri, 4/5 | 8:00 PM | Le Million |
| Sat, 4/6 | 11:30 AM | Love Me Tonight |
| Sat, 4/6 | 2:30 PM | Lyric Live event |
| Sat, 4/6 | 4:30 PM | Circus |
| Sat, 4/6 | 6:45 PM | Top Hat |
| Sat, 4/6 | 9:00 PM | The Girl Can’t Help It |
| Sun, 4/7 | 11:00 AM | Silent Comedies for Kids |
| 4/7/2019 | 12:30 PM | Pyaasa |
| Sun, 4/7 | 3:30 PM | West Side Story |
| Sun, 4/7 | 7:00 PM | Princess Raccoon |
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Thank you to all sponsors of Global Roots Film Festival 2019
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