Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

Daniel Lombroso’s WHITE NOISE at HOT SPRINGS DOCUMENTARY Film Fest REVIEW; reminds us who the true deplorables are

By Luke Y. Thompson 6 years ago

There’s a lot of potentially triggering talk in this film, which lets the bad people say what they want to say. So how’s it different from, say, Fox News or AM radio? Mostly in that these people say the quiet parts out loud. Trump may claim to be not politically correct, and say terrible things to rile people up, but even he’s not quite at the low, low level of these fans of his who want full racial separatism at best, civil war at worst.

Sam Pollard’s MLK/FBI: Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2020 overflows with top-flight programming as it adds films, talks, and panels

By John Wildman 6 years ago

Regarding the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival’s panels and conversations, HSDFF Artistic Director, Jen Gerber, said, “None of us need to be reminded that 2020 has been a doozy. We know people are struggling and feeling isolated, therefore programs that focus on mental health are in demand more than ever before! Building off the healing waters and spa characteristics of Hot Springs, we have designed a series of virtual and in-person activities to safely allow people to gather and enjoy low-impact activities in downtown Hot Springs, such as bike rides, inspiration hikes and yoga in the park.

David Darg and Price James’ YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE: Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival teams with Arkansas Cinema Society to bring David Arquette to town – virtually

By John Wildman 6 years ago

“ACS is doing incredible work as they tirelessly invest in independent filmmakers by closing the gap between the film industry and the storytellers of this region, says Artistic Director Jen Gerber. “This screening is a perfect marriage of both organizations’ missions as we each aim to serve independent filmmakers while showcasing some of the best films of the year!”

Mary Wharton’s JIMMY CARTER, ROCK & ROLL PRESIDENT Opens Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival lineup of top doc titles for next month’s fest

By John Wildman 6 years ago

“We are thrilled to present some of the strongest titles of 2020 to the Hot Springs audience. I am especially pleased to present a program where filmmakers of color represent 47% of our feature films and over 50% of the total films presented are directed by women. We are also proud to showcase several regional titles, elevating local directors and the idiosyncratic culture of the South. The films in our 2020 program will inspire viewers, challenge perceptions, and illuminate the urgent realities of this turbulent year,” says Fairbanks.