Indie Memphis 2009 film festival

Film synopses for the 2009 Indie Memphis Film Festival program

“God’s Architects” by Zachary Godshall

Through the works of five visionary individuals, filmmaker Zachary Godshall tells the story of people’s inspirations. There is Leonard Knight, building the “God is Love Mountain,” a Seussian landscape in the California desert; Shelby Ravellette, a self-professed master mason and Knight Templar; Mississippi preacher H.D. Dennis and his wife, Margaret; Floyd Banks Jr., who builds with bricks, rocks and his own tooth; and the works of sculptor Kenny Hill as presented by Julius Neil … (read more)

“St. Nick” by David Lowery

Two runaway children take refuge in an old clapboard house, their youthful curiosity and mischievousness succumbing to focused movement and the necessity of survival. The story is one not so much of innocence lost as of independence gained as the brother and sister forage and scrape to get by, setting up housekeeping — including building a fort of sheets in the abandoned house — as kids will do to feel safe … (read more)

Read more about Indie Memphis and the 2009 film festival (Oct. 8-15) at indiememphis.com.