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From the Hills & Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series

Examining Appalachia's Representation in Film, Media, and Culture

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, GO Local, University College, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, The Multicultural Center and The Black Student Cultural Programming Board, Center for Campus and Community Engagement, and The Women’s Center.

 

Upcoming From the Hills & Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series Showings

From the Hills and Hollers: THE EVENING HOUR with Carter Sickels

Join us on Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. as we kick off our Appalachian Stories Film Series! This event will include a pre-show presentation by author Carter Sickels Admission is FREE... [read more]

First Viewing: September 18, 2025

From the Hills and Hollers: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT with Travis Eskins

Join us Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. for a be-witching addition to our Appalachian Stories Film Series…The Blair Witch Project! The event will include a pre-show presentation by Travis Eskins Admission... [read more]

First Viewing: October 23, 2025

From the Hills and Hollers: INHERITANCE with Kelly Hatas

Join us on Thursday, November 13th as our Appalachian Stories Film Series explores the generational effects of the opioid epidemic on the region! This event will include a pre-show presentation by Kelly... [read more]

First Viewing: November 13, 2025

From the Hills and Hollers: O PIONEER with Dr. Tiffany Arnold

Join us Thursday, January 29th for a “pioneering” award-winning documentary as our Appalachian Stories Film Series continues! This event will include a pre-show presentation from Dr. Tiffany Arnold Admission is FREE –... [read more]

First Viewing: January 29, 2026

From the Hills and Hollers: FAST FOOD WOMEN + MUD CREEK CLINIC with Rose Frech

Join us Thursday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. for two excellent short films by Oscar-winning filmmaker Anne Lewis as our Appalachian Stories Film Series continues! This event will include of pre-show presentation... [read more]

First Viewing: March 5, 2026

From the Hills and Hollers: THE DUKES OF HAZZARD with Nerissa Young

Join us Thursday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. as we close out our Appalachian Stories Film Series with a wild ride! This event will feature a pre-show presentation by Nerissa Young Admission... [read more]

First Viewing: April 9, 2026

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