From our friends at Pedal It Forward:
FILMED BY BIKE:
BIKE LOVE PROGRAM
BIPOC stories. Heartfelt tales. Our shared passion for bikes.
DURATION
8 films
91 minutes
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Fun, inspiring, upbeat, general, urban, diverse, powerful. This diverse program of bike movies is perfect for an all-ages audience. The collection mingles extremely short films with a few heartfelt pieces that tell stories of how bicycles are changing lives. This year’s collection includes a stunning collection of fun, lighthearted films, as well as important stories from all over the globe. In between, we’ve added a few fun, quirky pieces to keep this a lively collection that will delight the crowd. Appropriate for all ages. This program includes films funded through the Filmed by Bike BIPOC Filmmaker Grant Fund, presented by Machines for Freedom and funded by individuals like you. Thank you!
Event Timeline:
HAPPY HOUR- 4:30PM at Phat Tire Rogers
DOORS OPEN- 6:00PM at The Victory Theater
FILM 7:00PM- 8:30PM including an intermission & raffle
AFTERPARTY- 8:30PM at Pedal It Forward Rogers
This event is general admission at $17 per person (including taxes and fees). All seats are ticketed. Patrons age 5+ are welcome. The balcony is only accessible by stairs. Please contact the box office at manager@arkansaspublictheatre.org or call 479-631-8988 for accommodations.
About Filmed By Bike:
Filmed by Bike is a film festival that features the world’s best bike movies. The festival brings together a wildly diverse collection of films that inspire and delight. Every May Filmed by Bike hosts an extensive film festival weekend in their hometown of Portland, Oregon with more than 60 films, six movie programs, bike rides, visiting filmmakers, parties and more. After the Portland festival wraps up, Filmed by Bike sends their movie collections on the road to more than 40 tour stops every year. These touring shows are strengthening bike communities and helping organizations fundraiser for impactful projects. Sponsorship dollars raised from this show will help provide the necessary funding for Pedal It Forward to continue and grow their mission in Northwest Arkansas.
About Pedal It Forward:
Simply put, we collect used bikes, fix them, then distribute to those in need through our 60+ Pedal Partners. We serve rural and urban low-income kids, adults and families, at-risk youth, minority and immigrant populations in Northwest Arkansas. Our mission is to increase the number of people who have access to bikes for health, transportation, or recreation.
