The 34th Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square, Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 9-19, 2025, revealed the lineup of more than 100 independent films.
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Paul McCartney Documentary ‘Man on the Run’ to Open Nashville Film Festival
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