KU William Allen White Journalism School students, under direction of instructor Rebekka Schlichting, honed their documentary filmmaking skills to capture stories happening in Lawrence during this school year. The Free State Festival is proud to showcase their work on the virtual screen as a snapshot of time and place. These short films will be embedded … [more]
Screening venue: Lawrence Arts Center (940 New Hampshire St.) Films will be screened on a loop in the Lawrence Arts Center's front gallery for the entire week of the Free State Festival. Please come and go at your leisure (masks required). Midden – Adriana Gramly (4 minutes) Scraps and trash are brought together through animation … [more]
Screening Venue: Lawrence Public Library Lawn (707 Vermont St.) Director: Brett Leonard Writer & a Producer: Michael D. Coffey Narrative feature. Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes. Special Guest: Writer/Producer Michael D. Coffey Inspired by a true story, a bright and determined high school senior strives one last time to be a wrestler despite having cerebral … [more]
New Screening Venue: Lied Center of Kansas (1600 Stewart Dr.) Due to forecasted rain this evening, this screening will move INDOORS at the Lied Center. While this event originally SOLD OUT as a Drive In, we have opened up additional tickets as there is plenty of room for social distancing. Director: Kevin Willmott Narrative Feature. Running Time: … [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]
Screening Venue: Theatre Lawrence (4660 Bauer Farm Dr.) Director: John Waters Narrative feature. Running Time: 1 hour 32 minutes 1960s Baltimore teenager Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake) finally gets her big break and lands on an American Bandstand-inspired TV show. Tracy soon forces the issue of integrated dancing on the previously all white program, much to the horror … [more]
