

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ocklawaha: Tales My Father Told - Film Screening & Panel Discussion
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a special evening at the Marion Theatre featuring a screening of "Ocklawaha: Tales My Father Told", a documentary inspired by composer John Gottsch’s symphonic poem celebrating the Ocklawaha River. Through music, storytelling, and powerful imagery, the film explores the river’s natural beauty, history, and cultural significance.

The event runs 5:00–7:00 PM, with the film screening at 5:30 PM, followed by a panel discussion at 6:00 PM and community conversation about the future of the Ocklawaha River.

Panel Discussion Features:
-John D. Gottsch, Composer, Ocklawaha: Tales My Father Told
-Steve Robitaille, Producer and President of FDE
-Mark Emery, Award-Winning Filmmaker
-Jessica Finch, Chair of the Reunite the Rivers Coalition

This event is presented by Florida Defenders of the Environment and the Reunite the Rivers Coalition. Admission is free; reserve your seat and invite friends to join you for a memorable evening celebrating Florida’s rivers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ocala/ocklawaha-tales-my-father-told-film-screening-and-panel-discussion/200029695429401
- **Event Categories**: Business, Entertainment, Art, Theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.reillyartscenter.com/events/ocklawaha-tales-my-father-told/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ocala-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ocala
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ocala's Marion Theatre
- **lat**: 29.18575
- **long**: -82.1372899
- **full address**: Ocala's Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Florida Defenders of the Environment (https://allevents.in/org/florida-defenders-of-the-environment/9210619)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ocala's Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Florida Defenders of the Environment
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, Entertainment, Art, Theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ocklawaha: Tales My Father Told - Film Screening & Panel Discussion ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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