The Arizona Film Festival is back in town throught the 27th of April

The Arizona International Film Festival is back in town and will commence this Friday at the Screening Rom with Father G and the Homeboys. The Festival will pack more than 90 films from over 14 countries to the Festival and it will take control of Tucson's indie film scene.

The Festival will take place at various locations around town to include the Screening Room, the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, Crossroads, The Hotel Congress, and The Loft at Cinema La Placita amongst others.

Multi-screening admission passes are available starting at $40 to $150.

Individual screenings are $6-$10. the official site filmfestivalarizona.com. gives a detailed schedule of film and events. 

The following are addresses for the Film Festival sites:

The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.

Crossroads, 4811 E. Grant Road

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress St.

The Festival will open with Father G and the Homeboys  this Friday at 8pm April the 18th at the Screening Room.

The film details the efforts of Father Greg Boyle in directing gangbangers living in Boyle Heights. It is a socially conscious documentary that addresses the real life challenges of inner city living.

The filmmakers John Bohm and Pete Tapia will introduce the film to the public.

You can visit http://www.fathergandthehomeboysmovie.com/ for more information.

Please come and enjoy supporting the Arizona International Film Festival this weekend in Tucson Arizona.