The Power of the Documentary

A special screening and discussion geared for professional filmmakers, educators, students, and doc lovers.

Why are docs for all ages? In this time of “alternative facts” is the role of documentary filmmaking changing? Lots to talk about in a great place to have a conversation…the Providence Athenaeum! This insightful discussion will be led by two women very involved with documentary films. Sara Archambault is a Programmer/Co-founder of the award-winning documentary film series The DocYard and a creative producer for numerous documentary film projects over the past 15 years. Kendall Moore is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and an Associate Professor in the departments of Journalism and Film Media at the University of Rhode Island.Recommended for ages 10+.  Admission-free.  Get tickets here!