Student Documentary Films to Premiere Monday, Oct. 5
Still images from the three new documentaries, from top, 'Maker: The Art of Terry Borman,' 'All the News That's Fit to Click' and 'Slithering Home.'
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Three new documentary films produced by students in the Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism will premiere in a showcase screening at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in 102 Kimpel Hall on the University of Arkansas campus.
The films are:
- Maker: The Art of Terry Borman profiles a Fayetteville craftsman who makes violins that are played by some of the finest classical musicians in the world. Website: violinmakermovie.weebly.com.
- All the News That's Fit to Click explores the world of online journalism through a collection of local reporters at the Fayetteville Flyer, The City Wire, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Blue Hog Report blog. Website: newstoclick.weebly.com.
- Slithering Home takes viewers into the world of those who keep venomous snakes as pets. Website: slitheringhome.weebly.com.
The filmmakers will be present to answer questions and discuss their experiences producing the films.
Paid parking is available in the nearby Harmon Avenue Parking Facility.
Contacts
Dale Carpenter, professor of journalism
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
479-575-5216,
dcarpent@uark.edu
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