The Bing to screen Glenn Campbell doc Jan. 17-18

One of the difficult tasks for a film festival programmer involves not just finding good movies but holding on to them. Such is the case with the documentary "Glen Campbell — I'll Be Me," which is scheduled to play the Bing Crosby Theater on Jan. 17 and 18. The Spokane International Film Festival had planned on including the film in its 2015 lineup (SpIFF is scheduled to run from Feb.5 through Feb. 14).

Instead, the film will be screened at The Bing (at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Jan. 18), sponsored by the Riverview Retirement Community. This is a natural pairing as the film documents Campbell's battle with Alzheimer's while embarking on a 2011 concert tour. As The Bing's website explains, "The film documents this amazing journey as he and his family attempt to navigate the wildly unpredictable nature of Glen’s progressing disease using love, laughter and music as their medicine of choice."

As Washington Post critic Ann Hornaday wrote, "As difficult as it is to witness Campbell's struggles, especially when he forgets the names of his wife and children, 'I'll Be Me' is an elevating experience, inviting the audience to bear witness to Campbell's courage, humor and spiritual strength"

SpIFF may have lost out, but Spokane hasn't. You can obtain ticket information to the screening by clicking here.

Note: This post has been edited to indicate the film's second showing.