http://www.metropulse.com/news/videos/secret-city-film-festival/MetroPulse Videos: Secret City Film Festivalen-usvideos/secret-city-film-festivalhttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/secret-city-film-festival-this-is-not-the-south As they explore the beauty and complexity of the Appalachian city of Bristol, which bestrides two states, three friends realize that they have a lot more to learn from each other than they had originally thought. With a backdrop of Nascar, a Magritte painting, the Confederate flag, and a lot of stolen soda, they find that defining themselves and each other is a much more complex and ultimately rewarding attempt than it first seemed. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 – 2:45 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/secret-city-film-festival-this-is-not-the-southhttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/reed-sisters-american-story Bound by a contract to become 'rich and famous' the teenage Reed Sisters sang and danced their way through the 1970's and early 80's in a homegrown musical variety show that aired on cable access TV in Oak Ridge, TN. But when one of the sisters goes missing, complications arise. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 – 6:00 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/reed-sisters-american-storyhttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/secret-city-film-festival-hitchhiking-movie Actor Ryan Jeanes and director Phillip Hullquist attempt to hitchhike across the entire continental U.S.... IN ONE WEEK! The Hitchhiking Movie seeks to answer the question: Is kindness still alive on America's roadways? The pair relies solely on the help of strangers to carry them from New York City to Los Angeles with a 7-day deadline. Funny antics and touching tales abound as a cast of 23 unforgettable characters give these guys the only chance they've got. Will they make it? Watch to find out! Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 – 2:30 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/secret-city-film-festival-hitchhiking-moviehttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/evening-sun An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm. Based on a short story by acclaimed author William Gay, and an award-winning screenplay by writer-director Scott Teems. Featuring songs by Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers. Produced by Oscar winners Raymond McKinnon and Walton Goggins. And starring Oscar nominee Hal Holbrook. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/evening-sunhttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/signs-time Where did baseball hand signals come from? In exploring this seemingly simple question, the feature-length documentary, Signs of the Time, unveils stories of inspiration and controversy that transcend sports. Narrated by Richard Dreyfuss, the film unravels the mystery surrounding baseball’s greatest innovation. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 – 11:00 a.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/signs-timehttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/operation-open-sesame On March 19, 1949, the gates to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, were opened to the world. Movie stars, politicians, and others flocked to this once secret city for a day filled with celebration. Relive the events through the stories and images of those who were present for this historic day. Produced by the Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association for the 60th anniversary of the gate opening. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 – 12:00 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/operation-open-sesamehttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/one-day Joshua has left town with the body of his friend Jef, whom he killed with his car just hours before. Out of shock, he threw the body into the trunk, but not before Jef's brother Corey witnessed everything. Now Joshua is left alone with his thoughts, fears and ultimately what to do next. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 – 2:30 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/one-dayhttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/locked A tragic cover-up scandal of the quarantine of a 1950s, smallpox-infected girls' preparatory school gives rise to a vicious, undead curse. The vengeful corpses of the school-girls trapped in the quaratined prep school now seek revenge on a small group of present-day students attending Farrington High School, which was built upon the same grounds fifty years later. What begins as an innocent school lock-in evolves into a simultaneously funny and sometimes terrifying flight to survive the night. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 – 6:00 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/lockedhttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/melting-globe "Melting" brings together the making of a unique 21 string instrument and the philosophy behind it. Jay Manley, Musician, Teacher, Composer tells the story of how the instrument came to be, first in his imagination, then into reality by himself and Wes Lambe.

 An inspiring story that states boldy, "you can make your dreams a reality." Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 – 11:00 a.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/melting-globehttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/jalebi There is a thin line between desire for the one you love and the jalebi you crave! Showing at Secret City Film Festival:Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 – 12:00 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/jalebihttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/gone-fishing “Gone Fishing” is the touching story of a boy and old man coming to terms with bereavement through their shared love of fishing, and the legend of Goliath, the biggest pike ever caught! Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/gone-fishinghttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/frame “Frame” is poetic and lovely. The film image is warm and its texture is smooth. The lead character, Kelly, wants to express herself, which becomes one of the film’s motifs. She encounters different situations, one involving nature, and another involving music, which in the end inspire her to create a work of art. Kelly, in her search, seems to ultimately be happiest when she is finally able to express herself through art and evoke love and happiness in others. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 – 12:30 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/framehttp://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/genesis-found “A Genesis Found” is an adventure to the heart of one man's quest to understand his beliefs, his purpose, and where we all began. Intriguing, exciting and original, A Genesis Found is a fast-paced, complex mystery, and a probing study of man's connection to nature, to one another, and to God. Showing at Secret City Film Festival: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 – 1 p.m. ]]> http://www.metropulse.com/videos/detail/genesis-found