Woods Hole Film Festival Dinner and a Movie: “Champions of the Golden Valley”
January 18 @ 7:00 pm
$10 – $16
The Woods Hole Film Festival Dinner & A Movie series presents the feature documentary, Champions of the Golden Valley (2024, 81 minutes) ,by Ben Sturgulewski, on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Redfield Auditorium, 45 Water Street, Woods Hole.
The film begins at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $16, $12 for members and $10 student/military $10. Tickets are on sale in advance at www.woodsholefilmfestival.org and at the door if they are not sold out in advance.
Before the screening ticket holders may receive a discount on the meal portion of dinner at the Quahog Republic Leeside Pub, 29 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole.
In the remote mountain villages of Bamyan, Afghanistan, a newfound passion for skiing attracts young athletes from rival ethnic groups to the slopes. With minimal gear and makeshift wooden skis, the determined ski coach Alishah Farhang organizes a thrilling ski race that fosters camaraderie, joy, and triumph. However, after the shocking collapse of their country, many of the skiers are displaced across the globe as refugees and must call upon the lessons learned in the mountains of their homeland to find a way to rebuild.
“Champions of the Golden Valley” captures the thrill of a sports rivalry intertwined with a poignant portrait of a community in profound transition — parallel stories converging to explore what it means to be a champion, in all its forms.
Ben ‘Sturge’ Sturgulewski grew up on a rugged and remote island in Alaska’s Aleutian Chain, inspiring a life dedicated to the exploration of the world’s wild side, and the people who call it home. Ben has created a portfolio of award-winning short films that have appeared in festivals around the globe, taking home dozens of awards for cinematography, editing, creativity, and storytelling – as well as overall Grand Prizes and Audience Awards. His collaborations with brands, agencies, production houses, and passion projects continue to take him on new and unexpected adventures. “Champions of the Golden Valley” is his first feature documentary.
For more information email info@woodsholefilmfestival.org or call (508) 495-3456.