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    Sedona Film Fest presents ‘Close to You’ premiere Aug. 16-22

    Elliot Page gives a soul-baring performance in emotional and touching new film
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    Sam (Elliot Page) hasn’t been home since his transition. After four years in Toronto, he takes a long-dreaded trip back to his hometown for his father’s birthday. Once there, he confronts unresolved wounds and reconnects with an old friend.
    Sam (Elliot Page) hasn’t been home since his transition. After four years in Toronto, he takes a long-dreaded trip back to his hometown for his father’s birthday. Once there, he confronts unresolved wounds and reconnects with an old friend.

    Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Close to You” showing Aug. 16-22 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

    Sam (Academy Award-nominee Elliot Page) moved to Toronto from his small town on Lake Ontario, Canada and finally decides to return home to visit his family for his dad’s birthday. On his journey, he has a chance encounter with a friend from high school (Hillary Baack) that sparks old feelings.

    Sam (Elliot Page) hasn’t been home since his transition. After four years in Toronto, he takes a long-dreaded trip back to his hometown for his father’s birthday. Once there, he confronts unresolved wounds and reconnects with an old friend.
    Sam (Elliot Page) hasn’t been home since his transition. After four years in Toronto, he takes a long-dreaded trip back to his hometown for his father’s birthday. Once there, he confronts unresolved wounds and reconnects with an old friend.

    It is on this trip where Sam can finally confront long-buried feelings, his relationship with his family, a first love that was never properly resolved, and a newfound love and confidence in himself.

    “Page delivers the best performance of his already impressive career.” — Daily Beast

    “A soul-baring performance from Page.” — Screen International

    “Page is a shining light.” — Collider

    “Rife with real emotion.” — Indiewire

    “Close to You” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Aug. 16-22. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday and Wednesday, Aug. 16, 17 and 21 at 3:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Monday and Thursday, Aug. 18, 19 and 22 at 6:30 p.m.

    Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.

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