Paper Moon Rise: Wilson, Kansas Special Event
Camelback Films is coming back to Kansas!
Join us at the Midland Railroad Hotel in Wilson, Kansas as special guests of the Paper Moon Festival 2026!
The event will feature:
- A 10-minute preview of our upcoming documentary Paper Moon Rise
- A screening of Paper Moon (free popcorn courtesy of the Midland Railroad Hotel)
- An opportunity to meet the filmmakers and share your Paper Moon stories with us.
BE PART OF OUR FILM
We will be conducting on-camera interviews before and after the movie in the hotel’s parlor. We are looking for:
- Personal memories of Paper Moon;
- Stories about the film’s impact on your life or community (regardless of if you were there or not);
- Photographs, home movies, or memorabilia connected to the film before and after the movie in the hotel’s parlor.
Selected interviews may be included in the final documentary.
Our Shared Experience
Why Paper Moon Matters Today
More than 50 years after its release, Paper Moon continues to resonate— especially in the communities where it was filmed.
Our film, Paper Moon Rise, explores that connection, capturing the voices, memories, and lived experiences of the people who keep its legacy alive.
Movie Screening
Wilson, Kansas
Date: May 1
This special preview and movie screening is part of the Paper Moon Festival that is May 1st through the 3rd in Wilson, KS
About the Film
Paper Moon Rise is a documentary from Camelback Films, directed by David Ezell.
The film revisits the locations and communities featured in Paper Moon (1973), exploring why the story continues to endure across generations.
