Augie Film at Alternating Currents Aug. 16-17

Two Augustana film events will be taking place during the Quad Cities Alternating Currents festival this weekend:

• Saturday, Aug. 16, 1 p.m., The Last Picture House, Davenport: Associate Professor and Film Program Director Stacy Barton will present "Art is Work," a documentary film project created in collaboration with Quad City Arts and the Metro Arts Documentary Filmmaking apprentices.
• Sunday, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., Circa 21 Speakeasy, Rock Island: Augustana's film program will hold a Student Film Award Showcase. This year’s showcase offers eight films that encompass a dynamic mix of genres, ranging from gripping crime dramas and moody noir to laugh-out-loud comedies, powerful documentaries, and evocative historical narratives. Run time: 90 minutes.

About Alternating Currents

Founded in 2017 by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), Alternating Currents is a free, multi-day festival powered by DDP in collaboration with placemaking partners Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance. With hundreds of events spanning music, film, comedy, and visual art, AC transforms downtown spaces into creative playgrounds for all.