To Be Takei, a Star’s Trek for Life, Liberty, and Love, will close out the 23rd Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. Held October 10-19, 2014, at the Arlington Hotel and the Low Key Arts Building, this year’s festival promises an outstanding list of films and celebrity guest appearances. George Takei will be in attendance for the screening and question & answer session following the film, which will close out the festival on Sunday.
Opening night begins with the traditional popcorn and champagne reception at 5:30 pm at the Arlington Hotel, followed by Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me. Chronicling his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and final tour of the Arkansas native, the film will be followed by a Q&A session and live performances by Campbell’s family.
Other celebrities in attendance this year will be Arkansas-born Academy Award nominated actress Tess Harper, Olympic champion Greg Louganis (attending the screening for a film of his life, Back on Board), Arkansas native and actress Joey Lauren Adams (from Chasing Amy), and actor/director Luke Wilson will present his mockumentary, Satellite Beach.
Tickets and passes can be purchased in advance at the Hot Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce or online. During the festival there will be a box office open in the Arlington Hotel. General admission passes to one event are $5, and day passes are available for $20. Various other ticket prices and passes are available, so refer to the festival website for special requirements.
The Hot Springs festival is the longest running documentary film festival in the U.S. and is now a Documentary Short Subject category qualifier for the Academy Awards. The full festival schedule will be announced soon. After a busy day of viewing films, you’ll be rested and relaxed with a peaceful getaway in The Ouachita. With a plush king-sized bed and a large en-suite bath, it will provide the rest and relaxation you need for a weekend of rubbing elbows with celebrities.