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An image from Tears of Eros, by James River Film Festival guest Peggy Ahwesh
Spring also brings the James River Film Festival, which marks its 18th year from April 7 to 13. This celebration of independent and experimental film has a few confirmed guests, among them: Peggy Ahwesh, director of Bard College's Department of Film and Electronic Arts, and film critic Peter Schilling Jr., who will introduce a 33mm screening of The Night of the Hunter. 232-7642 or jamesriverfilm.com .