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Made in Arkansas Film Festival - Reel Realities: A Night of Documentary Shorts

2024-01-11 19:00:00 2024-01-11 21:30:00 America/Chicago Made in Arkansas Film Festival - Reel Realities: A Night of Documentary Shorts Join the Made in Arkansas Film Festival for a monthly night of screenings in the CALS Ron Robinson Theater. This month, we're thrilled to present an evening of documentary shorts! Ron Robinson Theater - Ron Robinson Theater

Thursday, January 11
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-11 19:00:00 2024-01-11 21:30:00 America/Chicago Made in Arkansas Film Festival - Reel Realities: A Night of Documentary Shorts Join the Made in Arkansas Film Festival for a monthly night of screenings in the CALS Ron Robinson Theater. This month, we're thrilled to present an evening of documentary shorts! Ron Robinson Theater - Ron Robinson Theater

Ron Robinson Theater

Ron Robinson Theater

Join the Made in Arkansas Film Festival for a monthly night of screenings in the CALS Ron Robinson Theater. This month, we're thrilled to present an evening of documentary shorts!


Join the Made in Arkansas Film Festival for a monthly night of screenings in the CALS Ron Robinson Theater. This month, we're thrilled to present an evening of documentary shorts!

Doors will open at 6:00pm and films start promptly at 7:00pm.

Beer, wine, and concessions will be available until 8:30pm.

To The Bone (5:36) Directed by Andy Sarjahani - 2022

An Ozarks naturalist and bowhunter reflects on a recent animal harvest as he ponders the Cycle of Life. 

Nominated for Best Microshort 2022

I Remember (12:23) Directed by Matthew Rice

The owners of Yesteryear, a small business dedicated to the digital conversion of home media, help a family preserve their memories, some of which haven't seen the light of day in over sixty years. 

Made in Arkansas Film Festival 2022 

Arkansas High Country (17:32) Directed by Jonathan Childs

A documentary about where the bike can take you. Former pro roadies Ernie and Scott Lechuga uncover what led them to adventure off the beaten path -- around the world and in their home state of Arkansas.

Nominated for Best Arkansas Short 2020

IX (35:15) Directed by Denzel Jenkins

Title IX is a law that prevents gender discrimination in higher education. The film "IX' documents the evolution of the anti-discriminatory law and some of the lives affected by it.

Winner of Best Arkansas Student Film 2020

10-minute intermission

Of Concrete & Skin (12:16) Directed by Nolan Dean

This 12-minute film tells the story of the design, construction, and significance of The Elaine Massacre Memorial in Helena, Arkansas - a memorial dedicated to the victims of one of the deadliest - and most forgotten - racial conflicts in United States history.

Nominated for Best Arkansas Short 2020

The Man From Boggy Creek (26:32) Directed by Scott McKinnon & Paul Glover

A documentary short that looks at the legacy and influence of independent film director Charles B. Pierce. His film "The Legend of Boggy Creek" helped create the faux-documentary-style horror film and inspired a generation of filmmakers. "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" introduced audiences to the masked or hooded killer in films. Despite these accomplishments, Pierce's legacy has largely been ignored by the media.

Nominated for Best Arkansas Short 2021

Just Benjamin (23:56) Directed by Paige Murphy

Benjamin “Benji” Davis, a 29-year-old transgender man from Arkansas, has wanted to move to Colorado for years. Since coming out as trans in his 20s, Benji has found acceptance in unexpected places, both in the military and with his traditional, small-town Arkansan father. But Benji hopes that moving to Colorado will be a fresh start for him, a place where he can be safe and free, where he can be "just Benjamin."

Winner of Best Arkansas Student Film 2022

The Road to Milan (21:00) Directed by Curran Ferrey

The Road to Milan follows Andrea Allen of Onyx Coffee Lab through her journey from winning the US Barista Championship to Milan, where she will compete in the World Barista Championship. With the support of her team, her family, and her husband, Jon, she creates a routine worthy of the world stage. It’s a story of perseverance, of craft, of quality over quantity, of pushing boundaries, of family, and of community.

Winner of Best Documentary Short Film 2023

10-minute intermission

Q&A with filmmakers

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture |

TAGS: | RonRobinsonTheater | FilmScreening |

Ron Robinson Theater

Phone: 501.320.5715

Hours

Ron Robinson Theater

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day

Address
100 River Market Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.320.5715

About the branch

The Ron Robinson Theater is a 315-seat multi-purpose event venue. Part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus, it is designed to provide programs for all ages including films, music performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. The theater is equipped with a state-of-the-art DCI-compliant Barco digital cinema projection system and 32′ wide retractable screen; and, a versatile sound system capable of Dolby 5.1 surround audio for movies, with a CL3 digital mixing console with ample inputs for traditional music concerts.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ron Robinson Theater
Join us for our next Terror Tuesday!Register

Sat, Jul 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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In partnership with Summer @ CALS (the library's summer reading program), we are pleased to offer family-friendly films each Saturday. Individuals who sign up for the program can earn badges and choose a free movie pass as their prize! Register

Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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He’s a what? He’s a what? He’s a movie musical legend! Register

Sat, Jul 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Nothing says Fourth of July like Will Smith punching an alien in the face!Register

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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📢 “You stay classy, Little Rock!”Register

Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Nobody puts Baby in a corner!Register

Fri, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for Art Night at the Theater during downtown's 2nd Friday Art Night!Register

Sat, Jul 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ron Robinson Theater
In partnership with Summer @ CALS (the library's summer reading program), we are pleased to offer family-friendly films each Saturday. Individuals who sign up for the program can earn badges and choose a free movie pass as their prize! Register

Sat, Jul 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers are some of the most iconic paintings in the world. What many mistake for one masterpiece, are actually five paintings of sunflowers in vases scattered across galleries in Amsterdam, London, Munich, Philadelphia & Tokyo.Register

Sat, Jul 12, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Let’s do the Time Warp again!Register

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Get ready for one of the wildest nights you’ll ever have at the movies.Register

Sat, Jul 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ron Robinson Theater
In partnership with Summer @ CALS (the library's summer reading program), we are pleased to offer family-friendly films each Saturday. Individuals who sign up for the program can earn badges and choose a free movie pass as their prize! Register

Sat, Jul 19, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Featuring Amy Garland Angel, Charlotte Taylor, Emily Fenton, and King Honey!Register

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Thu, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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The Coen Brothers reimagine Homer’s Odyssey in this hilarious, heartwarming Southern-fried musical journey.Register

Fri, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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As you wish! Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, there’s no resisting the wit, heart, and swashbuckling fun of The Princess Bride.Register

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:30pm
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Rocktown Naturals is a NANBF sanctioned amateur drug free body building show.

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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I'll be right here...Register

Sat, Jul 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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John Carpenter’s legendary sci-fi horror film is paranoia and terror at their most intense.Register

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Get ready for an astounding one night only experience! The 24 Hour Plays: Little Rock returns for its third annual production, showcasing incredible local talent while supporting a vital cause.Register

Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Art Porter Music Education presents A Work of Art 2025: Alex Bugnon in concert

Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Caddyshack is a 1980 comedy directed by Harold Ramis that revolves around the chaos at an exclusive golf club.Register