Please join us for a \;screening of Be ntonville Now&rsquo\;s Because of the Tigers followed by a panel discussion about filmmaking\, preserving history\, and how a footb all team can change a community. Filmmaker Kyle Yazzie will join 2001 Foot ball State Champion Trae Basore\; former sports editor for Benton County D aily Record Paul Gatling\; and former Bentonville Mayor Terry Coberly-Blac k after the film.
\nIn 2001\, the Bento nville Tigers entered the season with modest expectations and an interim h ead coach. \; By season&rsquo\;s end\, this was about more than footba ll. It was about a team\, a moment in history\, and a community that came together when it mattered most. The trailer for the documentary is below:< /p>\n
\nThe event is part of Stories We Share in collaborat ion with BFFoundation\, producers of the Bentonville Film Festival. Storie s We Share is a new community film and conversation series featuring docum entaries and narrative films\, discussions with creators\, experts\, and c hangemakers. Rooted in the belief that stories have the power to bring peo ple together\, the initiative uses film to spark dialogue\, deepen underst anding\, and strengthen communities across Northwest Arkansas.
\nThr ough Stories We Share\, BFFoundation and the Bentonville Public Library create opportunities for audiences to discover compelling f ilms\, hear directly from the people behind them\, and connect through mea ningful conversation. The series extends the spirit of the Bentonville Fil m Festival into year-round community programming.
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