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17 BLOCKS

Film 17 BLOCKS Directed by Davy Rothbart The Sanfords struggle with addiction, poverty, and gun violence when an unexpected tragedy leads to a journey of…
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ERNIE & JOE: CRISIS COPS

Film ERNIE & JOE: CRISIS COPS Directed by Jenifer McShane Two San Antonio police officers challenge long-held police practices for dealing with the mentally ill.
Galas & Centerpieces, Southern Features

OPENING NIGHT GALA: FLANNERY

Film OPENING NIGHT GALA: FLANNERY Directed by Elizabeth Coffman, Mark Bosco Ground-breaking iconoclast and jewel of the American South, Flannery O’Connor is given a loving tribute in this biographical…
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GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH

Film GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH Directed by David Charles Rodrigues In response to anti-LGBTQ laws and the divisive 2016 election, the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus tours the…
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GUEST HOUSE

Film GUEST HOUSE Directed by Hannah Dweck, Yael Luttwak Three women overcome their opioid addiction with the support of a re-entry house in this inspiring and hopeful…
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JADDOLAND

Film JADDOLAND Directed by Nadia Shihab A young filmmaker returns to her mother’s dazzling artistic haven to explore three generations of their Iraqi family…
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MEN & WOMEN OF DISTINCTION: GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE

Film MEN & WOMEN OF DISTINCTION: GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE Directed by Kathryn Francis Tucker This profile of the commendable public service of former Governor Mike Beebe charts his efforts to create lasting…
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MOSSVILLE: WHEN GREAT TREES FALL

Film MOSSVILLE: WHEN GREAT TREES FALL Directed by Alexander John Glustrom The inhabitants of Mossville, once a thriving, historically black community, have all been uprooted, except for one mighty…
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PAHOKEE

Film PAHOKEE Directed by Ivete Lucas, Patrick Bresnan Four teens face heartbreak and celebrate in the rituals of an extraordinary senior year in a small agricultural…
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QUALIFIED

Film QUALIFIED Directed by Jenna Ricker Inside the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis 500, Janet Guthrie — the first woman to attempt Indy —…
Galas & Centerpieces, Southern Features

CLOSING NIGHT GALA: QUEST OF THE MUSCLE NERD

Film CLOSING NIGHT GALA: QUEST OF THE MUSCLE NERD Directed by Jared Young, Matthew Young Follow Jerry Peacock as he makes his dream to host a cosplay bodybuilding competition at Dragon Con a…
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RAISE HELL: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS

Film RAISE HELL: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS Directed by Janice Engel Few journalists have left a legacy so profound and sharply funny as Texas' Molly Ivins, whose acerbic insights…
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SEADRIFT

Film SEADRIFT Directed by Tim Tsai A Gulf Coast community is haunted by racist tensions from 40 years ago, when a Vietnamese refugee shot…
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STATE OF THE ART

Film STATE OF THE ART Directed by Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud Here are the stories of seven of the artists from the groundbreaking exhibit at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville,…
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WE BELIEVE IN DINOSAURS

Film WE BELIEVE IN DINOSAURS Directed by Clayton Brown, Monica Long Ross A charged conversation between creationists and secularists unfolds as a massively scaled Noah’s Ark theme park is built…
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WELL GROOMED

Film WELL GROOMED Directed by Rebecca Stern The creative and colorful world of competitive dog grooming is presented in this charming documentary that follows four…