AD While the brain behind the festival is Davis’ research-based, non-profit advocacy group, the brawn is the corporate behemoth that is Wal-Mart. Erika Milvy May 19, 2015 1:46 pm The inaugural, Geena Davis-backed Bentonville Film Festival ran May 5-9 with a level of attention and funding that
MOVIES Bentonville Film Festival pushes diversity message from year one Geena Davis launched a film festival focused on women and diversity in Bentonville, Arkansas, that screened about 75 films. (Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press) BY ERIKA MILVY MAY 13, 2015 3:15 PM PT BENTONVILLE, Ark. —
‘Batkid’ flick kicks off 25th Cinequest fest By Erika Milvy The Cinequest Film Festival opens with the heartwarming tale of young Miles Scott told in Dana Nachman’s documentary “Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World.” Unless you live in an underground lair, you’ve probably