Film

Arkansas PBS and the University of Arkansas Humanities Center will host a free screening and discussion of Ken Burns’ "The American Revolution" at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center, featuring local scholars exploring the state’s ties to early American history.

'Violent Ends' is a thriller set in Arkansas. Director, John-Michael Powell, discusses how growing up in this state influenced the filmmaking.

On today's show, we learn that land prices across Arkansas are either increasing or holding steady, and longtime landowners are taking notice. We also hear about a new feature film shot entirely in Northwest Arkansas that is giving audiences a rare look at the state through its own lens. Plus, another KUAF Live Session, this time featuring Deaja Monet.

Executive Director Ken Jacobson previews this year’s 34th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, featuring 46 feature-length films, local stories from Arkansas filmmakers and special screenings from Oct. 10–18.

The 16th annual Fayetteville Film Fest opens Sept. 18 with films, workshops, and special performances, showcasing Arkansas talent alongside national and international stories.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is hosting a conference on considering artificial intelligence in its industry. Plus, a dip into the archive to celebrate a special day. Also, the 16th annual Fayetteville Film Fest is set for next weekend.

Screening at Filmland 2025 in Little Rock, the documentary "Mississippi River Styx" follows a man and his dog on a perilous Mississippi River journey. Co-director Andy McMillan joins Ozarks at Large to discuss.

Filmmaker Chad Hartigan discusses setting and shooting his new romantic dramedy "The Threesome" in Little Rock ahead of its Filmland 2025 preview screening at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

On today's show, there’s a leadership change at Heartland Forward, and their new CEO says work remains the same. Plus, a local podcast is having hard conversations about belonging in the place you live. Also, a new Talkin' Tunes brings you this week's musical events.

The Fort Smith International Film Festival returns with 160 films from 30 countries and 17 Indigenous nations, offering global stories and community events.