Fearless Oscar nominee coming to Centenary

A director recently nominated for an Academy Award is coming to Centenary College in March. How great is that?

Laura Poitras’ “My Country, My Country” received a nod in this year’s best documentary feature category. I haven't seen it, but it focuses on a Sunni doctor running for office in war-torn Iraq. It must be a stunner.

WHAT: "My Country, My Country."
WHEN: 7 p.m. March 21.
WHERE: Kilpatrick Auditorium of the Smith Building, Centenary College.

Poitras also is the featured guest of the Louisiana Film Festival on March 23 and 24. The festival is for young filmmakers (K-12). She will screen her Peabody-winning "Flag Wars" on March 23. How much greater is that?

WHAT: Louisiana Film Festival.
WHEN: March 23 and 24.
WHERE: Kilpatrick Auditorium of the Smith Building, Centenary College.

The festival is still taking submissions. Call Robinson Film Center at (318) 424-9090 or Centenary's Michelle Glaros at (318) 869-5264 for the details.