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The Woodstock Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for the festival which takes place Oct. 15-20. Paul Schrader will receive the Maverick award.

Highlights from the Woodstock program include Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner “ Anora,” “Blitz” from “12 Years a Slave” director Steve McQueen, Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” and “ Nightbitch ” starring Amy Adams. “Their diverse voices shine a light on the complex fabric of our lives, and their gathering here will once again bring storytellers of all stripes together in celebration of creativity, innovation and the fierce independent spirit.” This year’s recipients are Byron Hurt for his films “The Wildcat Way” and “Murder of a Drum Major,” and Lyric R. Cabral for their untitled possibility project.

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