BFF is coming virtually to Bucks County with a new selection of the most important international short films from the BFF collection. Narratives, documentaries, animations, award-winning directors, and emerging talents all sharing equal billing. Featuring:
MOUNTAINS WE CLIMB (USA, 21 min.) Directed by Ryan Canney
In 2019, Doylestown, Pennsylvania native and elite road cyclist, Chris Baccash had a best ever result at the Bucks County Classic Pro Cycling Race. He and his team looked forward to what the 2020 season could bring — racing the Leadville 100 at the top of the list. Four months later came a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, life-saving surgeries, and a global pandemic. In the midst of the adversity, Chris finds the key to climbing the mountain ahead.
Preceded by BFF Select Shorts. See a raw and authentic glimpse into:
Kailey Kornhauser and fellow “fat cyclist” Marley Blonsky are on a mission to change the idea that people with larger bodies can't ride bikes
A dreamy glimpse into three professional female mountain bikers reflecting on their willingness to sustain broken bones, concussions, and organ damages
Women in rural Malawi use a bicycle to help them return to school and build a better future for themselves and their daughters
A profile of Otis Hughes, the 73 year-old captain of the first black cycling teams, Brooklyn Red Caps, in Prospect Park
A grueling 240 mile gravel road bicycle race traverses Minnesota's roads less traveled— all within 24 hours
The life of a New York City food delivery worker during the COVID-19 endemic phase
Get Tickets: https://btt.boldtypetickets.com/events/121611927/bicycle-film-festival-bucks-county-virtual
How does the virtual Bicycle Film Festival Bucks County work? A ticket allows you to view the 90-minute short film format from April 30 at 6:00 PM ET through to May 9 at 11:59 PM ET streamed to your computer, tablet, or smart TV by simply clicking on the link provided by email 15 minutes before opening date and time. Ticket prices are $20. You may view BFF in one sitting, or as you will, from the comfort and safety of your home.
About BFF:
BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL has been celebrating bicycles through art, film, and music the last 20 years. Founded in 2001, Brendt Barbur was compelled to start the BFF after being hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York. The physical BFF spanned the world in over 90 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. The festival has an incredible history of working with the most important artists, filmmakers, venues, and institutions around the world. The Subcultures of cycling have shared equal billing with the most exciting innovators in music, art, design, and film.
Participants have included:
Erykah Badu, Karl Lagerfeld, Francesco Clemente, Shepard Fairey, Albert Maysles, Michel Gondry, Spike Jonze, Alex Katz, Kaws, Mike Mills, Paul Smith, the Neistat Brothers, Tom Sachs, Ridley Scott, Kiki Smith, Swoon, and Ai Weiwei. This festival is a celebration of way a life––not just entertainment