HomeTagged ‘Tallgrass Film Festival’
Why Kansas Matters
John K. Wilson’s review of “What’s the matter with Kansas?” appears in the current issue of In These Times, an unapologetically leftist Chicago-based newsweekly.
John brings up the always volatile issue of whether the movie respects its subjects.
Frank’s book and this movie are both vulnerable to accusations of condescending elitism, Frank for his thesis and [...]
Why Kansas?
The very first comment on our YouTube page said “Whats the matter with LA, NY, Miami, Las Vegas! Do a film on that!”
Likewise, when we were addressing a packed theater in Wichita back in October, not a few people asked, in essence, “Why pick on Kansas?”
That’s a good question.
Of course, our movie follows in the [...]
Reflecting on the Tallgrass Film Festival
What can you say about a film festival where the mayor of the city shows up, puts on an apron, and dishes up some first-class barbecue?
Yes, that’s right – the mayor of Wichita threw a barbecue for the Tallgrass Film Festival participants.
From the moment we were picked up from the airport, the Tallgrass crew were [...]