Flyover Film Festival

The 14th annual Flyover Film Festival kicks off at the Speed Cinema from July 25-28. Presented by the Louisville Film Society and the Speed Cinema, this year's lineup features a vibrant mix of indie gems, insightful documentaries, and captivating short films. Many of the screenings will be followed by discussions with the filmmakers.

Tickets to all screenings are $8 for Louisville Film Society and Speed members, $12 for general admission.

Schedule:

1pm: American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders
Directed by Zachary Treitz

"… it's about that unquenchable obsession, the kind that can lead down dark tunnels and into sprawling conspiracy webs and ultimately death. It's a significant cut above most true crime fare, aesthetically and especially thematically."–Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone

An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as "The Octopus" is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.

From the Emmy-winning team behind Wild Wild Country, this docuseries reexamines a twisted government conspiracy theory. Photojournalist Christian Hansen continues the work of Danny Casolaro, a reporter who mysteriously died while investigating a major political conspiracy linking spy software theft, unsolved murders and major 20th-century scandals. This documentary miniseries premiered on Netflix. 2024, U.S., DCP, 49 minutes. Recommended for 17+.

Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Zachary Treitz and photojournalist Christian Hansen.

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3:30 pm: No One Asked You
Directed and written by Ruth Leitman

"Given the current political climate, No One Asked You is a timely and immediately relevant documentary that is required viewing."–Bradley Gibson, Film Threat

Comedian, disruptor-extraordinaire Lizz Winstead (co-creator The Daily Show) and her team of activists crisscross the U.S. to support abortion clinic staff and bust stigma. Pop culture icons and next-gen comics fuel this six-year road film activating small-town folks to rebuild vandalized clinics, exposing wrongdoer politicians, domestic terrorists, and media neglect as the race to the bottom ensues. A bold call to action reminds us that when the patriarchy burns down, joy will prevail.

The tour also includes a stop in Louisville. This film had its world premiere at DOCNYC. 2023, U.S., DCP, 100 minutes. Recommended for 17+.

Followed by a post-screening discussion.

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6pm: Shift
Directed and written by Max Neace

Tom, a Steve Buscemi type with less drive, takes the night shift job at Your Storage in Chicago armed with security monitors, lackluster wit, a late night radio DJ, and his trusty office chair Grace Kelly, but the usually easy gig takes a mysterious turn when one of the regulars, Mrs. Jones, lures an unsuspecting man into her unit–a man that Tom never sees again.

This film features lead actor and Louisville native Sean O'Bryan. 2023, U.S., DCP, 87 minutes. Recommended for 17+.

Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Max Neace.

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