Too Short Too Slow: America's Most Unlikely Basketball Dynasty

Name: DFF 2026 | Session 1 | Opening Night
Start: 2026-11-04T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-04T22:00:00-06:00

Filmmaker: John Roach

2025 | United States | 43 min. | All Ages

This heartwarming documentary from filmmaker John Roach reunites teammates who came to rural University of Wisconsin-Platteville to play college basketball without scholarships. In just a decade, the Pioneers became a dominating force, winning four Division III national championships under Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bo Ryan. This is the story about the young men whose dedication led them to success and the community who supported them along the way. The screening is the opening feature of the 17th Annual… Read more

Bikepacking The Driftless

Filmmaker: Leigh Foster

2026 | United States | 20 min. | All Ages

Filmmaker Leigh Foster takes us on a 263-mile loop through the Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin, starting and ending at Wyalusing State Park. The route follows mostly paved backroads through Potosi, Platteville, Shullsburg, Blanchardville, Mineral Point, Tower Hill State Park, Spring Green, and along the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Filmed over six days in August 2026 with one camera and a drone, with everything carried on the bike. Read more

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