2nd Sunday Cinema
2nd Sunday Cinema is a monthly celebration of films produced by regional filmmakers from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Every 2nd Sunday of the month, throughout the year, Great Wonders Productions will host screenings of films selected by our Uplift Film Fest jury. Whenever possible, filmmakers many times attend in person to introduce their films and hold Q&A afterwards and will receive a portion of any net box office revenue. This monthly cinematic arts event is meant to support, showcase and celebrate the awesome filmmaking talent in our region of the country. When you buy tickets to 2nd Sunday Cinema, you are supporting filmmaking and cinematic storytelling in the Four States!
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Tickets this month are just $10 and Seniors over 65+ 1/2 Price!
2nd Sunday Cinema | May 11th 6pm | Route 66 Theater in Downtown Webb City, MOTHIS MONTH: We are featuring two (2) amazing documentary films: Steadfast, a film from 2012 along with The Butterfly People, produced in late 2023. Both films were directed by Greg Fish a Joplin native.
Steadfast - On May 22, 2011 one of the most destructive tornadoes in United States history ripped through the heart of the city of Joplin, Missouri. Several residents share their experiences of that fateful day and the days to follow. Through a surge of volunteers and a determined spirit, Joplin has rebuilt in an unprecedented way to now exhibit a higher population and more businesses than before the storm. (59 minutes)
The Butterfly Peiople - “The Butterfly People” is an investigation into the phenomenon that took place in the Joplin Tornado of 2011, where many children reported sightings of what they described as butterflies, which helped them in some way. The documentary involves third-person and first-person accounts, as well as some angel expert opinions. What does all of this mean? That is for you to decide! (58 Minutes)Both films directed by Gregory Fish, a Joplin native. The Butterfly People was co-produced with Great Wonders Productions.
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