This is Pike County (Laura Paglin, 2025) Presented by Cinema Columbus

Join Cinema Columbus for the Columbus premiere of *This is Pike County*, a documentary filmed right here in Ohio. Director Laura Paglin created this intimate portrait of a rural community facing significant challenges, including an unsolved family murder. To capture authentic stories, Paglin lived at a local budget motel while filming, allowing her to develop genuine connections with residents and explore what growing up in an economically struggling area really means. The finished film runs 78 minutes. This screening is ideal for families interested in documentaries, Ohio history, and real-world storytelling. It's a chance to support local filmmaking and engage with meaningful cinema at the Wexner Center. If your family enjoys thoughtful documentaries that go beyond surface-level narratives, this premiere offers a chance to experience an important community story and participate in Cinema Columbus's film festival programming.