Explore upcoming films and special events in April at CDFF on the Triangle!
Enjoy CDFF on the Triangle, the new home of the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival with special events, workshops, and panel discussions throughout the year. These activities provide platforms for people to interact with filmmakers, industry professionals, and experts in various fields.
APRIL PROGRAMMING
WAR ON THE DIAMOND – Sunday, April 6th at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $15
On August 16th, 1920, Carl Mays hit Ray Chapman with a pitch, leading to Chapman’s death — the only MLB player killed in a game. The grieving Indians, boosted by rookie Joe Sewell, won their first World Series, sparking a century-long rivalry with the Yankees.
Enjoy beer and peanuts before the showing.
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM – Sunday, April 13th
Local Farm-to-Table Tasting at 4:00 pm, Film at 4:30 pm
Tickets: $25
The successes and failures of a couple determined to live in harmony with nature on a farm outside of Los Angeles are lovingly chronicled by filmmaking farmer John Chester, in this inspiring documentary.
In addition to the film, taste samplings from Hungry Bee Chef and Empress of Honey, Kimberly McCune Gibson.
Thank you to Hungry Bee for sponsoring this special event.
TRAIL MAGIC, THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY – Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $15
Emma “Grandma” Gatewood, born in 1887 in Ohio, overcame years of abuse while raising 11 children. Seeking a new challenge, she became the first woman to solo hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at age 67. Her remarkable journey defied age and gender norms, earning her features in Sports Illustrated, NBC’s Today Show, and Groucho Marx’s show.