Arts, Dining & Entertainment

“Sherpa” questions moral justification; showing in Woodstock, Saturday

Saturday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 7th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Sherpa” Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 and 5 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations are strongly recommended.
“Sherpa” questions what is the moral justification”  for you to play what is essentially a game of Russian roulette” with someone’s life? It’s a brutal question posed by a journalist against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Everest. It’s also one that nags at viewers throughout “Sherpa,” an exceptionally absorbing documentary. The film features some subtitles. BAFTA film fest gave it a Best Documentary nomination, and it garnered an additional three wins and nine nominations.
Ticket prices are $5-$11. For additional information, visit billingsfarm.org/filmfest or call 802-457-2355.
Billings Farm & Museum is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green on Vermont Route 12. It is owned and operated by The Woodstock Foundation, Inc., a charitable non-profit institution.

 

Photo courtesy of Footprint Films
The documentary “Sherpa” will be shown this Saturday at Billings Farm & Museum, as part of the Woodstock Vermont Film Series.

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