Seems like over the past couple of decades we’ve learned to appreciate regional foods, regional parks, even regional shopping malls (thanks MoM!). Why not celebrate darn good movies home-grown in the heartland—or any of the other distinctive regions that make up our country’s vast interior? That’s how the Central Standard Film Fest came to be. For its third year, offerings include the highly anticipated documentary, Wellstone!; Dirty Work, a film about three men who perform nasty jobs we’d prefer to ignore (like embalming); and Nightingale in a Music Box, a super-smart thriller set in Chicago. Don’t miss what must be considered an extravaganza of previously, and shamefully, untapped cinematic talent. 125 Main St S.E., Minneapolis; and 3951 Central Ave N.E., Columbia Heights; 612-343-3390; www.centralstandardfilmfest.com
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