Feature Film
Don’t Be Nice
Goshen Theater • Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Max Powers
1h 35min | Documentary | 2018
The upstart Bowery Slam Poetry
An emotional and inspiring film that gives insightful commentary on race, gender, identity and sexual politics in America today, Don’t Be Nice is both an absorbing competition doc and a vital writer’s workshop that proves once and for all that winning hearts and minds is the ultimate prize.
A Bowery Poetry Studios Production
PRODUCERS
Nikhil Melnechuk, Cora Atkinson
STORY PRODUCER
David Lieberman
AWARDS
Jim Ewing Young Director Award
Port Townsend Film Festival
Winner
Atlanta Docufest
Winner Documentary
Macon Film Festival
Schedule is subject to change.
In some cases, seating is limited. Arrive early to insure a seat!
2018 River Bend Film Festival Sponsors




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This project is made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.