BWiFF 2025 Beyond • Shiners: Voices from Owsley County

Along with stunning original and traditional music, high school students write and perform a play about growing up in rural Appalachia. While overcoming problems of addiction in one of the nation’s poorest counties, the inspiring students travel from their small town to Kentucky’s high school theater competition. The hearts and voices of the young people at Owsley County High School in eastern Kentucky shine as they share their story.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫: https://vimeo.com/1066226268

This Beyond competition free screening is part of a special collection of official selections that extends the 2025 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival beyond its six scheduled nights of screenings at a variety of venues. Films are recommended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

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