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Spotlight Montana: Flathead Lake film festival to celebrate 10th anniversary Dec 16, 2021

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The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest is getting ready to celebrate it's10th anniversary in Polson.

The festival will take place the weekend of January 28 to 30.

This year's festival features a broad range of films including an academy award nominated short, a documentary that offers a fascinating look at women's professional football and a stunning music video.

Special guests include producer Gerald Molen, known for Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Rain Man and more.

So grab the popcorn because in this Spotlight Montana we get a sneak peek at what movie goers will see.

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Spotlight Montana: Susan Hay Patrick talks Giving Tuesday Nov 30, 2021

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Giving Tuesday is a day reserved for generosity and giving back to nonprofits and organizations known for helping others.

In this Spotlight Montana we hear from Susan Hay Patrick of the United Way of Missoula on ways to help.

Hay Patrick highlights some of the biggest issues facing the community right now, the work being done to address those issues and how you can help.

If you or someone you know is in need of help this holiday season, you can call 211. It’s a 24-hour link to all of the social services available for those in Missoula, Mineral and Ravalli counties.

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Spotlight Montana: From Silvertip to silver screen, Worth talks skydiving career Nov 16, 2021

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From the Silvertip Skydivers to working as a James Bond stunt double, Whitefish native B.J. Worth is a legend in the world of skydiving.

In this Spotlight Montana, Worth talks about everything from his phenomenal skydiving career to his current work in bird conservation, research and film production.

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Spotlight Montana: YWCA highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month, housing shortage Oct 28, 2021

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but for the Missoula YWCA, raising awareness, acknowledging survivors and being a voice for victims continues year-round.

In this Spotlight Montana, hear from Pathways program manager Lyndayle Mattis on just out how prevalent domestic violence is locally, where victims can go for help and what challenges the program is facing at this time.

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Spotlight Montana: Missoula author talks bestselling book, Netflix hit 'Maid' Oct 13, 2021

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Stephanie Land's memoir “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive” is a raw account of her experience as a single mom dealing with poverty after surviving domestic violence.

The bestselling book is now a hit Netflix series.

In this in-depth Spotlight Montana interview, Land talks about the series, her book, what she experienced, how she’s helping others, her life in Missoula and what she's working on next.

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Spotlight Montana: Documentary about Miss Montana Sep 10, 2021

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From the Big Sky to the big screen -- “Return to the Big Skies” documents the restoration of Miss Montana, a historic World War II-era airplane, and its Atlantic crossing to the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

In this Spotlight Montana, hear from Eric Komberec, president of the Museum of Mountain Flying, on the making of the film, what moviegoers can expect and what’s next for Miss Montana.

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Spotlight Montana: UM professor on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan Aug 31, 2021

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The Pentagon announcing that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is now complete, bringing to an end the 20-year war.

In this Spotlight Montana hear from University of Montana professor, Dr. Mehrdad Kia. He weighs in on the withdrawal and the far-reaching impacts.

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Spotlight Montana: Preparing for back-to-school as COVID-19 cases surge Aug 19, 2021

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A surge in the COVID-19 delta variant is happening just as students prepare to go back to school for in-person learning.

So what do parents need to know to keep their kids safe and healthy in the classroom?

In this Spotlight Montana hear from pediatricians in Missoula and Billings.

Dr. Lauren Wilson of Missoula and Dr. Kathryn Lysinger of Billings describe what they’re seeing as cases spike, especially in children and in expectant unvaccinated moms who get the virus.

Critical information you need to know.

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Spotlight Montana: Griz track coach shares memories of 2 Olympics Jul 23, 2021

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It's a journey from the streets of Belize to the Olympic Games -- twice.

In this Spotlight Montana, UM track and field sprint coach Paul Reneau shares with us his memories of competing in the games, what it was like racing against legend Carl Lewis and how he's now helping young athletes accomplish their goals.

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Spotlight Montana: New information in 48-year-old cold case of murdered nurse Jul 09, 2021

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New information and a new call for help in solving the cold case murder of Gallatin Gateway nurse Donna Lemon.

July 9, 2021, marks the 48th anniversary of her death.

On this day in 1973, her body was found near Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she had been murdered.

Montana author Brian D’Ambrosio has been following this case for years.

In this Spotlight Montana, D’Ambrosio breaks down new information in the case and explains how you can help solve it.

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