CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival Fundraiser: “Megan Leavey”

CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival will present a special outdoor screening of the film “Megan Leavey” at Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistros – The Roost, on September 9 beginning at 8:00 p.m. The event is intended to help raise both funds and awareness for the CASCADIA film festival as well as showcase a sensitive, uplifting film made by a woman about an outstanding woman.

About the Film: “Megan Leavey” is based on the true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog, an aggressive German shepherd Rex, saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy. For their dedication and heroism, they received the Purple Heart.

The film was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite (Blackfish) from a screenplay by Pamela Gray, Annie Mumolo and Tim Lovestedt. It stars Kate Mara, Edie Falco, Ramón Rodríguez, Bradley Whitford and Common.

“Megan Leavey” is a wonderful, warm film about the special relationship and loyalty between a soldier and her military combat dog. as well as the story of a woman in an unconventional role. It demonstrates the training that both undergo prior to being sent into combat zones. In addition, the crew on the film was largely made up of women.

Admission is just $10. As a thank you for their service, active duty military and veterans with valid military I.D. will receive free admission.

The event is generously sponsored by Barbara Vz Howard, whose partner was a U.S. Marine pilot in the Vietnam War. They are supporters of “Keeping K-9s in Kevlar.” K-9 Officer Deputy Jason Nyhus and K-9 Hyde of Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department will be on-hand after the film for a short presentation and to answer audience questions about this harrowing work. Keeping K-9s in Kevlar is a Bellingham-based nonprofit that purchases Kevlar vests for law enforcement dogs in need. Each vest that is donated honors a fallen officer.

In addition, Boundary Bay Brewery is generously donating The Roost and projection equipment for the evening’s event.