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Win Tickets and Embrace Curiosity at CIFF42

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Every spring, Cleveland is home to the Cleveland International Film Fest. Film lovers from all around gather at Tower City to be a part of one of the best festivals in the country. I look forward to this like a kid waiting for Santa Claus. The energy at the Film Fest is incredible - once you attend, you'll be hooked for sure!

This year the theme is Embrace Curiosity. So if you're curious what all the buzz is about, I'm going to give you some of my top picks AND give you the opportunity to win a pair of vouchers.

There is truly a film for everyone! 72 countries are represented and the films range from thought provoking documentaries and comedies, LGBTQ and local interest, to tear jerkers and animated shorts. If you are worried about subtitles, there are plenty of films without them.

Here are three feel-good films that I am most excited about:

Tripped Up by Cleveland's own Laura Watilo Blake.

Tripped up is a fast-paced, action-packed documentary that follows Cleveland native Steve Belkin on a recent trek, giving viewers an inside look at all the exciting surprises that come with the Competitours experience. Inspired by a global scavenger hunt he participated in, he founded Competitours in 2009. The unconventional travel agency offers customers an opportunity that mirrors such reality shows as The Amazing Race.

Tulipani

Anna has come to the tiny village of Puglia, Italy to fulfill her mother’s wish of scattering her ashes there. Suddenly Anna is laying in a hospital and facing possible murder charges. With the help of some villagers very eager to tell the story in their own unique way, the winding tale of Anna’s past is spun for the local police commissioner. Tulipani is the saga of Anna’s parentage, recounted with the magic of myth. It is a tale of heroes and villains, triumph and tragedy.

Won't you be my neighbor?

Who doesn't love Mr. Rogers? This film looks back on the legacy of Fred Rogers, focusing on his radically kind ideas. While the nation changed around him, Fred Rogers stood firm in his beliefs about the importance of protecting childhood.

I bet you are curious about what other films will be at the CIFF. You can learn more, become a member and purchase tickets.

And you can win a pair of vouchers so you can experience CIFF42 for yourself or with a friend. Enter below using the Rafflecopter. Giveaway ends at midnight on Friday 3/30. You must provide a valid email address. Winner has 24 hours to claim the prize.

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