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Gangrene Film Festival
The 15th annual Gangrene Short Comedy Film Festival, a family-friendly outdoor evening of film and laughter. Musician Juan Garcia Esquivel will kick off the show. For program details, go to http://www.facebook.com/GangreneFilmFestival.
When • Friday; general-audience show starts at 7 p.m.; late session starts at 10 p.m.
Where • Ed Kenley Centennial Amphitheater, 405 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton.
Tickets • $10; $15 for both sessions; $35 per family one session; $50 per family both sessions.
'Frozen'
The Utah State Capitol Preservation Board finishes its summer Movies Under the Stars series with an outdoor screening of Disney's "Frozen." The local music act Chad and Kristo will play before the movie, starting at 7:30 p.m. The movie starts at dusk, around 9 p.m.
When • Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Utah State Capitol, 300 N. State, Salt Lake City.
Tickets • Free.
'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'
The Tower Theatre's summer late-night series concludes with the 2001 rock musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," starring John Cameron Mitchell (who directed and adapted his off-Broadway play) as a transsexual East German rock diva. Live pre-show starts at 11:30 p.m.; movie starts at midnight.
When • Friday and Saturday, 11:30 p.m.
Where • Tower Theatre, 876 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City.
Tickets • $10.
'Wrenched'
The documentary "Wrenched," which picks up where Edward Abbey's iconic novel "The Monkey Wrench Gang" left off, chronicling Abbey's legacy of environmental civil disobedience. A post-screening discussion will follow, with director M.L. Lincoln; Eric Temple, director of the 2007 documentary "Edward Abbey: A Voice in the Wilderness"; and Kim Crumbo, director of conservation for Grand Canyon Wildlands Council.
When • Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Where • Salt Lake City Public Library - Main, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City.
Tickets • Free.
'The Kill Team'
The documentary "The Kill Team," which profiles Spec. Adam Winfield, a 21-year-old infantryman in Afghanistan who attempted to alert the military to heinous war crimes his platoon was committing. Filmmaker Dan Krauss will take part in a live post-film Q&A session, moderated by KUER's Doug Fabrizio. Presented by the Utah Film Center.
When • Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Where • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City.
Tickets • Free.
'Charley's Aunt'
The Organ Loft kicks off its fall season with the 1925 silent comedy "Charley's Aunt," starring Syd Chaplin as the hapless college student forced to masquerade as his classmate's aunt. Also on the bill: "Pay Day," a short starring brothers Syd and Charlie Chaplin. Blaine Gale accompanies on the mighty Wurlitzer organ.
When • Thursday and Friday, Sept. 4-5, 7:30 p.m.
Where • The Organ Loft, 3331 S. Edison St., South Salt Lake.
Tickets • $6; $5 for children; call 801-485-9265 for information.
'Belle'
The period drama "Belle," which tells the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the mixed-race daughter of an aristocrat in 18th century England, who is brought up among nobles but constantly aware of her precarious social standing. The first entry in this fall's Park City Film Series.
When • Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m.
Where • Park City Library Center, 1255 Park Ave., Park City
Tickets • $8; $7 for students and seniors; $65 for a 10-movie punch card.
'ParaNorman'
The animated comedy "ParaNorman," about an 11-year-old who can speak to the dead — and must confront zombies and a witch's curse to save his town. Presented by the Utah Film Center.
When • Saturday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake City Public Library - Main, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City.
Tickets • Free.
Underfunded Film Festival
This festival promotes professional, independent films. This year's festival will include a Short Film Competition, a 48-hour Filmmaking Marathon, and will showcase other feature length and short films. Visit festival.ufprentals.com for information.
When • Saturday, Sept. 6, starting at 4 p.m.
Where • Provo City Library, 550 N. University Ave., Provo.
Tickets • $5 per screening; $9 for a festival pass; $20 for a VIP pass.