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Mar 28th 2006, 12:19am By Charger

THURSDAY, APRIL 6th to SUNDAY, APRIL 9th - 3rd Annual Digital Presentation of the most prestigious documentary film festival in the world. - DIGITAL SYNDICATION. Presented by Emerging Pictures and The New York Times. Join audiences around the country in voting for the 2006 Full Frame / Emerging Pictures Audience Award, sponsored by JVC.

THE FILMS TO BE SHOWN IN BUFFALO @ The Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre:

The Immigrant | A film by John Sheedy, David Eckenrode & John Eckenrode | Not Rated, 1 hour 31 minutes | The Mexican-American border crisis is explored through the tragic story of the murder of a young Mexican migrant.

Rain in a Dry Land A film by Anne Makepeace Not Rated, 1 hour 23 minutes A moving chronicle 18-life-changing months for two Somali Bantu families who journey from the Kakuma Refugee camp to destinations in the U.S. under the auspices of the USRP.

Songbirds A film by Brian Hill Not Rated, 1 hour 3 minutes Women in an English prison use musical therapy to deal with their life behind bars.

The Boy in the Bubble A film by Barak Goodman & John Maggio Not Rated, 52 minutes The fascinating, heartbreaking story of the real boy who, due to an immune system disorder, was forced to live his life in a germ-free plastic enclosure.

Sacco and Vanzetti A film by Peter Miller Not Rated, 1 hour 21 minutes The heartbreaking story of two Italian immigrant radicals who were executed in 1927 offers insights into present-day issues of civil liberties, the rights of immigrants and the death penalty.

China Blue A film by Anne De Mare & Kirsten Kelly Not Rated, 1 hour 12 minutes A rare perspective on the current state of Chinese Labor and its impact on global economy and culture told through the eyes of a 16-year-old worker in a blue jean factory.

The Refuge All-Stars (photo) A film by Zach Niles & Banker White Not Rated, 1 hour 18 minutes War refugees from Sierra Leone form an Afro-pop band and express the hope and loss of their brethren.

Asparagus! A film by Anne De Mare & Kirsten Kelly Not Rated, 1 hour 12 minutes The Asparagus Capital of the World takes on the U.S. War on Drugs, Free Trade, and the Fast Food nation, all to save its beloved "roots".

Sweet Dreams A film by Eric Latek Not Rated, 2 hour 4 minutes An innovative film that banishes the stereotype of the Italian- American man, the sport of boxing and the common assumptions of what it means to be tough.

Filthy Gorgeous: The Trannyshack Story A film by Sean Mullens Not Rated, 1 hour 25 minutes A transgressive rock and roll drag show featuring subversive and absurdist performances, a fierce soundtrack, and a transcendent spirit.

Beyond Beats and Rhymes A film by Byron Hurt Not Rated, 1 hour Former college football quarterback Byron Hurt gives a first person account of his disenchantment with hip-hop's thugcentered, misogynist and homophobic culture.

SAZ A film by Gil Karni Not Rated,51 minutes A dramatic year in the life of 20-year-old Palestinian rapper Samekh Zakhut.

VH1 Presents a Special Sneak Preview: The Drug Years A film by Dana Heinz Perry and Hart Perry Not Rated, 2 hours 50 minutes For better and for worse, illegal drugs have changed the cultural landscape of America. This groundbreaking documentary is the story of how that happened, told through exclusive interviews and rare footage. (This film is a free-to-the-public sneak preview. Seating is first-come-first-serve.)

THE DAILY SCHEDULE.... April 6-9

Thursday 4/6 5:30 The Immigrant 7:30 Rain in a Dry Land

Friday 4/7 5:30 Songbirds / Boy in the Bubble 7:50 Sacco and Vanzetti 9:50 China Blue

Saturday 4/8 1:30 Rain in a Dry Land 3:30 Refugee All-Stars 5:30 Asparagus! 7:30 Sweet Dreams 9:50 Filthy Gorgeous:The Trannyshack Story

Sunday 4/9 1:30 The Immigrant 3:30 The Drug Years 7:00 Refugee All-Stars 9:00 Beyong Beats and Rhymes / SAZ

A Festival Pass valid at all screenings will be available for $45. Otherwise regular ticket pricing will apply.