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One World Film Festival continues its 13th Season

If you haven’t caught any of the amazing movies presented by this year’s  One World Film Festival, there is still time to do so! The festival runs until March 17 with a carefully programmed selection of acclaimed works that provoke both thought and discussion. Screenings are held at the Kentucky Theatre and the Central Branch of the Lexington Public Library and are free of charge. For a full list of films and their showtimes, please visit: http://www.oneworldfilmfestival.org

The Lexington Film League presents its 2nd Do-ers Video Showcase

Join the LFL on Tuesday, March 8 for a screening program of short films made by Kentuckians about Kentuckians. Films from this year’s Do-ers Competition showcase people and organizations who are making a positive impact in our community. The event begins at 8 P.M. at Natasha’s, is free of charge, and gives attendees an opportunity to both celebrate local filmmakers and learn about local organizations. The screening program will be followed by a short awards ceremony during which cash prizes, provided by LexArts’ Creative Ventures Fund, will be given to the winning filmmakers. Please visit http://www.lexingtonfilmleague.org/ for more details.

Fundraiser benefiting documentary film A Thousand Little Cuts

Join director Chad A. Stevens for a night of entertainment at Natasha’s on Wednesday, March 9. Proceeds from the event will benefit the completion of Stevens’ important new documentary on the coal crisis in Appalachia. Scheduled for the evening are a performance by Coralee and the Townies, readings by the Affrilachian Poets, a screening of the film’s trailer and discussion with Mr. Stevens, and a silent auction. The event costs $10 at the door. For more information, please visit http://thecoalwar.com/

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