Screening Venue: Lawrence College & Career Center (2910 Haskell Ave.) Director: Shannon Kring Documentary Running time: 1 hour 27 minutes. A group of indigenous women risk their lives to stop the Dakota Access oil pipeline construction that desecrated their ancient burial and prayer sites and threatens their land, water, and very existence. In the process, … [more]
Screening Venue: Cider Gallery Courtyard (810 Pennsylvania St.) Short film program. Running time: 1 hour This eclectic collection of comedies, dramas and episodic films celebrates the art of the pocket cinema. Themed goody bags make a fun bridge from screen to audience!  The Incredible Brown NDN - Rodrick Pocowatchit (10 minutes) An ordinary Joe … [more]
Screening Venue: Lied Center of Kansas (1600 Stewart Dr.) Due to forecasted rain this evening, this screening will move INDOORS at the Lied Center. We have plenty of room for social distancing, so please leave the lawn chairs at home and stay dry while experiencing Del's story on the BIG screen! Director: Heather Ross Documentary Running … [more]
Lawrence Talks presents an all new podcast, Philosophers at the Cinema! In this very special Free State Festival edition, host David Tamez is joined by Kansas City film critic Lonita Cook for a deep dive into John Waters' Hairspray and an exploration into the philosophical ponderings of the movie-going experience. Enjoy this podcast episode before the film … [more]
Photo credit: Fally Afani - Alex Kimball Williams & Mike Quillin. Screening Venue: Douglas County Fairgrounds Open Pavilion Due to forecasted rain, this event has moved inside the Douglas County Fairgrounds Open Pavilion and will be a lawn chair screening rather than a Drive In. Please enter off Harper St. and follow signs (and volunteers) to parking. Advisory: … [more]
