SIFF artistic director shares why the annual festival matters, why she loves film

SIFF is celebrating its 50th film festival from May 9-19. The event opens with the comedy “Thelma,” starring actress Hune Squibb.

SEATTLE — The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is one of the largest in North America and this year it’s celebrating its golden anniversary.

Beth Berrett has been with SIFF for nearly half of those 50 years. Now the artistic director, we asked Barrett to go on the record about why SIFF matters, her love of film and the power they hold for all of us.

Joyce Taylor: Can we first talk about the fact we’re sitting in this theater?

Berrett:

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