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THE 18 1/2 PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL
Oct 15-19: The Philadelphia Film Society presents the 18 1/2 Philadelphia Film Festival with screenings from Thursday October 15 thru Monday October 19 at the Ritz At The Bourse and Ritz East theaters. The Opening Night film is Law Abiding Citizen. The Closing Night film is Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire. Monday, October 19 will be a Best Of The Fest Day at the Ritz Bourse. Approximately 30 films are programmed for the Fest. Among the films confirmed are six films from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, three films from the Berlin Film Fest, three films from this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and seven films from this year’s Toronto Film Festival. Among other attendees—Actor Ben Foster (The Messenger) and director Lee Daniels (Precious)—will be in attendance at screenings and parties throughout the festival.
Information on Opening & Closing Night parties and receptions, and special ticket packages are available at (215) 253-3599,  or you can check the festival website at www.pff09.org.