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Dawn Porter’s JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE among top honors at Arkansas film festivals Top Ten Films of 2020

By John Wildman 5 years ago

To highlight the great work of filmmakers during a challenging year for the film industry, film fans, and everyone else, the Artistic Directors and programmers from the Bentonville Film Festival and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival have joined forces to announce their combined choices for the Top Ten Films of 2020 to call attention to some of their favorite films released in theaters, drive-ins, and online this year.

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 5 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.