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TITLE/DIRECTOR	FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARIES
COLBERT: ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN Directed by MIKE DAY 55 minutes SYNOPSIS: Almost 70 years after Fayetteville Arkansas Public School's integration, Dr. John L Colbert, the city's first African American superintendent, cements his historic legacy with a school named after him.	CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW TEASER-TRAILER	SAT. MARCH 29 11:00 AM LIBRARY-2ND FLOOR CLICK HERE & JOIN THE BARE BONES eoflix FAN CLUB Virtual Bare Bones Film Fest-MARCH 31-APRIL 6 Get a pass/tickets now.
CRIES FROM THE COTTONFIELD Directed by LARRY FOLEY & ED EAVES 86 minutes SYNOPSIS:Feature-length documentary saga of Italians who were unscrupulously recruited to work cotton fields in the American South, after the Civil War, and their resilient journey of hope, hardship and faith. Told in first person by their parish priest, using his own words, Father Pietro Bandini, a "Moses-like" figure, who had previously been kicked out of the Jesuits. The Italian enclave Bandini founded still thrives in the community of Tontitown in the Ozark hills of Northwest Arkansas.	CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW TEASER-TRAILER	SAT. MARCH 29 12:30 PM ROXY THEATER .
GOLD Directed by PAIGE McKENNA GRUBE 80 minutes SYNOPSIS:GOLD is a documentary exploring the lives of four current dancers and the owner of the Gold Nugget strip club in Spread Eagle, Wisconsin. The film focuses heavily on Dusty's story, who was a dancer in the 90s. She has owned the club for 30 years, and runs the club in a way that empowers women, guiding them to further education, encourages them toward sobriety, and offers respect and support through unconditional (and sometimes tough) love.	CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW TEASER-TRAILER	THURS. MARCH 27 8:00 PM ROXY THEATER

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TITLE/DIRECTOR	SHORT SUBJECT MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES
CHASING A DREAM REDUX Directed by VICTOR ZIMET 31 minutes SYNOPSIS:The journey to stardom begins at 15 for old soul Davis Loose. He forms a country music band with players more than twice his age. No time for girls this teen's mistress is his guitar.		SAT. MARCH 29 12:00 PM ROXY THEATER
UNDERGROUND SOUND Directed by JOSEPH BROWN 8 minutes SYNOPSIS:"Underground Sound" is a short documentary that focuses on the modular synthetic music scene in Denver, Colorado.		THURS. MARCH 27 2:30 PM BLOCK ROXY THEATER CLICK HERE & JOIN THE BARE BONES eoflix FAN CLUB Virtual Bare Bones Film Fest-MARCH 31-APRIL 6 Get a pass/tickets now.
WARE THE BUFFALO ROAM Directed by JOHN MARSHALL 20 minutes SYNOPSIS:"Ware the Buffalo Roams" invites you on a journey through the life and music of Terry Ware, a homegrown talent from Woodward, Oklahoma, Shot by the talented students of Rose State College during a summer internship under the guidance of Professors John Marshall and Toni Sellars, this documentary delves deep into the legacy of a man whose music is as diverse as the Oklahoma skies.	CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW TEASER-TRAILER	THURS. MARCH 27 1:30 PM BLOCK ROXY THEATER
TITLE/DIRECTOR	DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECTS
THE JOURNEY OF KEEPIN' IT REEL: SCRIPT 2 SCREEN FILM CAMP Directed by DR.TAMECCA ROGERS 30 minutes SYNOPSIS: This documentary chronicles the transformative experiences of young aspiring filmmakers as they collaborate with Emmy-winning mentors to discover the art of storytelling, overcoming challenges, and creating cinematic magic from script to screen.		SAT. MARCH 29 11:00 AM ROXY THEATER
THE WOLF IN THE CHUTE Directed by BARRY TOLLI 33 minutes SYNOPSIS:Braylon Johnson is a three time World Champion cowboy. In 'The Wolf In The Chute,' we learn about the art of bronc riding, the life of a modern day cowboy, and the sport of rodeo. We follow him on his path to Las Vegas on a mission to capture his fourth world title buckle.	CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW TEASER-TRAILER	THURS. MARCH 27 1:30 PM BLOCK ROXY THEATER
UNLIKELY MERMAID Directed by LORRAINE PORTMAN 18 minutes SYNOPSIS:Two Mermaid wannabes audition to be performers at Weeki Wachee, the Florida roadside tourist attraction that is older than Disney World. Lorraine, obsessed with mermaids, invites Peggy, 79, to travel with her to audition after they practice underwater ballet. We deep dive into vintage footage, learning what it takes to audition to be a world famous mermaid while getting to know Peggy and Lorraine. It's never too late to dream or drown trying.	CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW TEASER-TRAILER	FRI. MARCH 28 12:00 PM BLOCK ROXY THEATER

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TITLE/DIRECTOR	HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT DOCUMENTARY
ANCESTOR'S THATCHED HUT Directed by GRACE WANTONG XIE 7 minutes SYNOPSIS:This short documentary explores the music of the Wending Tribe in Yunnan, China. Featuring an acapella remix of two traditional Wa cultural songs, the music video beautifully showcases the environment and daily life of the tribe's residents.		SAT. MARCH 29 10:00 AM BLOCK ROXY THEATER
GUIDING LIGHT Directed by INDIA ANNE MITCHELL 5 minutes SYNOPSIS:Through the compelling interviews of the lead prosecutor, the defense attorney and the police chief, Guiding Light tells the story of a young teen (Polly Hannah Klaas) in a small town in America who was kidnapped from her bedroom during a slumber party while her family was in the house. In "Guiding Light", India Mitchell, a teen growing up in the same town thirty years later brings a fresh perspective and highlights the importance of the legacy of this case to the continuing endeavor to keep children safe.		SAT. MARCH 29 10:00 AM BLOCK ROXY THEATER
YOU'RE DEAD ALREADY, BRO Directed by SAMUEL GREEN 6 minutes SYNOPSIS:In an uplifting documentary, a high school immigrant to the US from Mexico faces questions of life and death as he struggles with kidney failure.	CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW TEASER-TRAILER	SAT.MARCH 29 10:00 AM BLOCK ROXY THEATER