Tallgrass 2020 opens this friday with Eat Wheaties!
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Join us for Eat Wheaties! on Opening Night
Opening night is sponsored by Kansas Strong & Steve Anderson
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Only available for streaming in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
After being named co-chair of his college reunion, lonely software executive Sid Straw (Tony Hale) joins Facebook and reaches out to his former classmates – including celebrity actress Elizabeth Banks. But Sid’s struggles to connect in real life, particularly his sister in law (Elisha Cuthbert), lead him to spend more and more time on the star’s fan page, causing his life to unravel. With a restraining order preventing him from even attending the reunion, Sid must hire a discount lawyer (Paul Walter Hauser) and fight back, while rediscovering the best version of himself he’d lost along the way.
The Opening Night screening of Eat Wheaties! will take place on Friday, October 16th at 7 PM, followed by a live Q&A with Director/Writer Scott Abramovitch, Producers Dan Webb and David Phillips, and select cast!
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Programming Highlights:
Keep your eyes peeled for regular updates on programming picks and more throughout the fest. Check out some of the films highlighted below that will be popping up at the beginning of this year's festival. See the full guide here.
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DON'T DATE YOUR SISTER
Narrative
Available for streaming in the US only.
Shot locally, with all Kansas talent! An outlandish, romantic comedy about a recent widower and the antics surrounding his attempts to end his son’s relationship. Learn more>>.
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IT TAKES A FAMILY
Available for streaming in the US only.
2020 DOXX AWARD FINALIST. It Takes A Family is a complex, personal story about the director’s family, its secrets and repressed memories. Learn more >>.
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ASKING FOR IT
Available for streaming in the US only.
A savage dark comedy starring Stephanie Hsu, Jeanine Garafolo, and Irene Morales. A journalist takes justice into her own hands when her internet stalker walks free from the law. Learn more>>.
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FEELS GOOD MAN
Available for streaming in the US only
When indie comic character Pepe the Frog becomes the unwitting icon of hate, his creator fights to bring Pepe back from the darkness. Learn more>>.
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Congratulations to our 2020 Ad Astra Award winner, Kevin Willmott!
We're incredibly honored to present the 2020 Ad Astra Award to filmmaker and Tallgrass alum Kevin Willmott.. The 2020 Ad Astra Award is sponsored by Evergy.
We will be presenting three of Kevin's films from his catalog: The 24th, CSA: Confederate States of America, and Destination Planet Negro. An award ceremony followed by a conversation reflecting Willmott's career will be hosted on Saturday, October 24th virtually with Willmott and WSU Professer Dr. Robert Weems.
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Virtual festival lingo guide:
GEOBLOCKING:
This year, some films may have geoblocked streaming restrictions, meaning they are only streamable in certain regions. We've indicated this information on Elevent and our website, but please let us know if you have any questions about a film's status. Our entire program is accessible in Kansas.
LIMITED TICKETING:
Even in this virtual space films CAN sell out! We've indicated which films have limited ticketing and hope that you will make those films your first priority to avoid missing out!
ROLL OUT SCHEDULE: Films will be added to our platform at midnight each night throughout the festival. While you'll be gaining new titles each night, this does not mean other titles will disappear. As new films are added to your library will grow even larger - only films with limited ticketing have the ability to expire from your library.
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Digital Drag Brunch with Alyssa Edwards!
Presented in partnership with
Wichita State University Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Join RuPaul's Drag Race's Alyssa Edwards along with local Wichita Queen Faux L'Beau, for a stubbornly independent drag brunch hosted by Tallgrass alum Sav Rodgers!
Presented in partnership with Wichita State University’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
General Admission included with TALLPass.
Pick up a premium brunch package from Two Olives for an additional $25! Pick-up site details coming soon. Brunch only available in Wichita, KS, and the surrounding area. The event is viewable anywhere!
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Join us all night at the Starlite!
Presented by Archer Hotel
in partnership with Wichita Big Screen.
Join us for an all-nighter at the Starlite Drive-In! We're excited to be bringing some of our 2020 Official Selections to the drive-in for a full night of festival fun.
Event is included with TALLPass & FILMpass. Pricing is $30 per carload.
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Declare Your Stubborn Independence.
Head to Facebook and set-up this stubbornly independent photo frame to help us celebrate the announcement of our 2020 virtual festival! Grab the custom Facebook Frame here.
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Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors
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