Olympic Champ Allyson Felix On Her Decision To Take On Nike Over Its Maternity Policies: “Terrifying And Uncomfortable” – Bentonville Film Festival

Olympic Champ Allyson Felix On Her Decision To Take On Nike Over Its Maternity Policies: “Terrifying And Uncomfortable” – Bentonville Film Festival

On the track, staying in her lane was essential for Olympic champion Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. To stray outside the lines would mean instant disqualification. Off the track, Felix faced a different kind of pressure to stay in her lane – keeping on good terms with her…

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Geena Davis Praises ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ For Diverse Casting, Sees More Opportunity For Progress In Hollywood – Bentonville Film Festival

Geena Davis Praises ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ For Diverse Casting, Sees More Opportunity For Progress In Hollywood – Bentonville Film Festival

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has received a lot of attention for its stunts – Tom Cruise hanging off a biplane, for instance, and a burning parachute sequence. Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis is praising the film for a different reason – its approach to casting. “Did you see the new Mission: Impossible yet?” she…

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Bentonville Film Festival Forecast: Award-Winning Films, 100% Chance Of Al Roker Sighting, World Premieres, Oscar Contenders And An Olympic Champion

Bentonville Film Festival Forecast: Award-Winning Films, 100% Chance Of Al Roker Sighting, World Premieres, Oscar Contenders And An Olympic Champion

The 11th Bentonville Film Festival is underway in Arkansas, the annual event bringing together Oscar caliber talent and films, with an emphasis on inclusion in an industry not known for providing equal access to opportunity. This year’s festival, running June 16-22, boasts nine world premieres, 28 feature films in competition, and a newly launched Homegrown…

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