Two highly anticipated documentary films, Sugarcane and Look Into My Eyes, are set to kick off the upcoming Tulsa Hot Doks film festival with a special one-night screening event. Directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie, and Lana Wilson, these films are expected to be contenders in the awards season as the year progresses.
Sugarcane, winner of the directing prize for U.S. documentary at Sundance, delves into the investigation of unmarked graves at an Indian residential school in Canada. This exploration uncovers secrets both above and below the ground, sparking a reckoning in the lives of survivors and their descendants. Notably, among those descendants is director Julian Brave NoiseCat, adding a personal touch to the storytelling.
On the other hand, Look Into My Eyes, directed by Lana Wilson, premiered in the U.S. at Sundance and internationally at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen. The film follows a group of New York City psychics who engage in deeply intimate readings with their clients. Wilson describes the film as a journey into the psychics’ lives, revealing their shared backgrounds in the performing arts, experiences with loss and loneliness, and the importance of human connection in understanding oneself better.
The inaugural Tulsa Hot Doks film festival is a joint venture between the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in Arkansas and the Circle Cinema in Tulsa. Brent Ortolani, executive director of the Circle Cinema, expressed pride in partnering with the prestigious Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, bringing a sneak peek of the festival’s films to Tulsa audiences.
Ken Jacobson, executive director of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute, emphasized the significance of expanding the festival’s reach to Tulsa. He highlighted the partnership with Circle Cinema, known for its dedication to documentary films, as a natural fit. Presenting the fresh-off-Sundance premieres of Sugarcane and Look Into My Eyes sets the stage for an exciting launch of the Tulsa Hot Doks festival.
Attendees of the Tulsa Hot Doks festival can look forward to a reception between the screenings of Sugarcane and Look Into My Eyes. Additionally, the event promises special guest appearances, adding to the anticipation surrounding the festival.
As the festival unfolds in Tulsa, preparations are also underway for the 33rd edition of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, scheduled from October 18-26 in the historic resort town of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Known for its natural hot springs and scenic surroundings in the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs has been a destination for documentary film enthusiasts for decades.
Founded in 1928, the Circle Cinema in Tulsa holds the distinction of being the city’s oldest and only nonprofit movie theater. With a longstanding commitment to showcasing documentary films and fostering a love for cinematic storytelling, the Circle Cinema is the perfect venue for hosting the Tulsa Hot Doks festival, celebrating the best in non-fiction filmmaking.
The Tulsa Hot Doks festival promises an exciting lineup of documentaries, special guests, and an immersive experience for film enthusiasts in Tulsa. With the spotlight on films like Sugarcane and Look Into My Eyes, the festival sets the stage for a captivating journey into the world of non-fiction storytelling.
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