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Strictly Appalachia Film Block
August 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$10
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss!
Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“Doc Watson, One of the People”
Directed by: Elias Shack
Doc Watson, One of the People tells the story of the legendary musician’s humble rise to fame, as well as the history of the bluegrass genre he made such a large impact upon. The documentary explores the legacy of Watson, as well as the hopeful future for old time music in the modern day.
“The Fabulous Flocks”
Directed by: Jeff Kaminski
During prohibition in 1920s Alabama, a reluctant teenager risks everything by running moonshine for his kingpin uncle in order to keep his family out of poverty.
“Sticks & Holler”
Directed by: Willie C. Simmons
In a small Appalachian town where crime is as routine as Sunday church, Teddy’s drowning in debt, grief, and bad decisions. When he turns to his hitman uncle for help, he drags his reckless friends into a scheme that spirals out of control. With a drug dealer closing in and the law catching up, Teddy’s running out of time and excuses.
Get your tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81059463
Want to experience the entire festival weekend without the hassle of buying individual screening tickets? Get your All-Access Pass here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81064462
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