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Fresno Film Festival This Weekend. Think Yo-Yo Ma, Heidi And Palestinian Race Car Drivers

Fresno Filmworks
Fresno Film Festival

Eight films from places around the globe will play this weekend at the Fresno Film Festival. Think Palestinian race car drivers, an adaption of Heidi and a documentary all about Yo-Yo Ma. 

The festival held at the historic Tower Theatre in Fresno runs from Nov. 11-13 and will include filmmaker appearances, social gatherings as well as Q&A discussions. Tickets for each film are $10 general and $8 for students and seniors. A festival passes cost $50 and can be purchased online or at the Tower Theatre box office, 815 E. Olive Ave.

To learn more about the event Fresno Filmworks Development Director Jefferson Beavers joined Valley Edition this week. To listen to the interview and what films to see click on the link above. 

Ezra David Romero is an award-winning radio reporter and producer. His stories have run on Morning Edition, Morning Edition Saturday, Morning Edition Sunday, All Things Considered, Here & Now, The Salt, Latino USA, KQED, KALW, Harvest Public Radio, etc.
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