Kevin Willmott

Art House Extra | Abolitionist John Brown Goes to the Movies

Two new movies would suggest abolitionist John Brown is having his moment in the popular culture spotlight. Art House shares the story of a locally written John Brown movie that was never made.

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Director and co-writer Kevin Willmott with cast members of "The 24th."

Art House Extra | History Never Repeats, But It Rhymes in ‘The 24th’

There are strong Kansas City ties to “The 24th,” a historical drama based on what was called the “largest murder trial in the history of the United States.”

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Filmmakers Jeremy Osbern and Misti Boland appear on 'Art House.'

Art House | A Love Story Behind the Camera

Filmmakers Misti Boland and Jeremy Osbern discuss their lives as a personal and professional couple.

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Spike Lee's new film on Netflix is "Da 5 Bloods."

Art House Extra: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’

Screenwriter Kevin Willmott discusses Spike Lee’s new Netflix film “Da 5 Bloods.”

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Fillmmaker Kevin Willmott

Art House Extra: Oscar-Winner Kevin Willmott Reviews ‘Seven Beauties’

Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott reviews Lina Wertmüller’s 1976 film “Seven Beauties” for “Art House.”

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Art House Episode 3

‘Art House’ Returns With Oscar-Winner Kevin Willmott and Filmmaker Morgan Cooper

“Art House” host John McGrath is joined by Oscar-winner Kevin Willmott and emerging Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper to discuss the creative process.

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Show Me | Kevin Willmott

Filmmaker and University of Kansas professor Kevin Willmott has made a name for himself over decades of screenwriting, producing and directing films. Hailing from Junction City, Kansas, Willmott has worked with the likes of Martin Sheen, Oliver Stone and Spike Lee. Hear why he’s chosen to stay in this community and why he thinks Kansas City…

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