We’re thrilled to present the 4th annual From the Hills and Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series for 2025-2026! Launched in 2022, this series has so far been a resounding success with the local community, so we’re extremely pleased to continue our presentation of this very special line of programming!

The Hills & Hollers series seeks to foster a deeper connection between the residents of Athens city and the Ohio University community to the cultural legacy of the surrounding region through films that examine the many facets, both positive and negative, of life in Appalachia. Each year’s batch of films is, in large part, the product of filmmakers who have intimate knowledge of living in this environment and, as a result, are well-suited for representing the realities of Appalachia on the big screen.

Short introductions/lectures will provide context for the film and identify the underlying issues related to the film’s portrayal of Appalachian culture. After each screening, a special guest speaker will engage with the audience in a Q&A session to further discuss important topics related to the film.

All events in the series are presented with free admission.

This series is sponsored by the Ohio Honors Program, University Libraries, College of Health Sciences and Professions, The Department of Social and Public Health, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, OU School of Film, and The Office of Signature Academic Experiences.

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