Story of a family’s unbreakable bond with Africa and the scar that war leaves behind
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” showing July 18-24 at Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.
Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” captures the childhood of 7-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980.
Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way.
Through her seven-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia’s final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.
“Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres July 18-24. Showtimes will be Friday, Sunday and Thursday, July 18, 20 and 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Monday, July 19 and 21 at 7:00 p.m.; and Tuesday and Wednesday, July 22 and 23 at 4:00 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.