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Bentonville Fest Crowns Film Winners
21 Jun
Summary
- If I Go Will They Miss Me won Best Narrative Award.
- Jane Elliott Against the World honored with Best Documentary.
- Bentonville Film Festival concluded with multiple awards.
The 12th annual Bentonville Film Festival concluded this past Saturday night with its awards ceremony, celebrating a diverse range of cinematic achievements. "If I Go Will They Miss Me," directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández, earned the prestigious Best Narrative Award, lauded by jurors for its poetic and stunning visual language.
In the documentary category, "Jane Elliott Against the World," directed by Judd Ehrlich, took home the Best Documentary Award. This film highlights the impactful anti-racism work of Jane Elliott, celebrating her dedication to education and social change. Special jury mentions were also awarded in narrative and documentary categories, recognizing directorial vision, lead performances, and compelling storytelling.
The festival, with Walmart as its founding partner and Coca-Cola as presenting sponsor, showcased both fiction and nonfiction works. Geena Davis, chair of the festival, emphasized the passion of the storytellers and their role in broadening perspectives. Wendy Guerrero, president of the festival, described the event as a vibrant summer festival embracing various film formats.
