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 Susan Kerns on the  Milwaukee Film Festival (Hour 2)

 Susan Kerns on the Milwaukee Film Festival (Hour 2)

Wed Mar 4, 2026

44:09

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On the second hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete talk with Susan Kerns, the Executive Director of Milwaukee Film, where she leads year-round programming and the annual Milwaukee Film Festival. She oversees the organization’s theaters, special events, and major initiatives — including the recent purchase of the historic Downer Theatre.

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Stuff mentioned in the hour:

  • Milwaukee Film
  • Milwaukee Film Festival
  • Downer Theatre
  • Song Sung Blue (Milwaukee Day screening)
  • Wuthering Heights
  • The Bride!
  • Michelle Yeoh film series
  • Academy Awards shorts programs & Oscars night celebration