WEEKLY VOLCANO: YOUR DAILY GUIDE TO THE TACOMA FILM FESTIVAL >>>

The 2009 Tacoma Film Festival runs through Oct. 8 at The Grand Cinema. Ticket prices and more information are here.

Wednesday, Oct. 7
2:15 p.m., Grand Cinema: Autism: Made in the USA

4:30 p.m., Grand Cinema: Earthling, The Donut, the Balloon and the Lifesaver

6:30 p.m., Grand Cinema: Comedy Shorts
Otis v. Monster, Clones Gone Wild, Cost of Living, The Mouse that Soared, Ten for Grandpa, Missing the Boat, Post-It Love, Schizofredric, Boutonniere, After You

9 p.m., Grand Cinema: A Simple Game of Cards, Lowland Fell, Waxie Moon

Waxie Moon
Directed by Wes Hurley
Documentary (70 min) â€" NW Film
Filmmaker in attendance
What happens when a classically-trained dancer/actor decides to pursue the lowbrow art of stripping? Waxie Moon, a boylesque sensation takes the world of neo-burlesque by storm in this hilarious and thought-provoking portrait of one artist’s unlikely journey.
        

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LINK: Weekly Volcano Tacoma Film Festival cover story