Panel: Obscurity is the Point at The Last Picture House

Schedule

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Last Picture House | Davenport, IA

Why do people love “so bad it’s good” content, deep cuts, and obscure film relics? Join Justin Beahm, Joe Pickett, and Scott Miller in Studio 1 as they unpack the joy and obsession behind unearthing media that was never meant to be found or remembered.
ABOUT ALTERNATING CURRENTS
Founded in 2017 by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), Alternating Currents is a free, multi-day festival powered by DDP in collaboration with placemaking partners Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance. With hundreds of events spanning music, film, comedy, and visual art, AC transforms downtown spaces into creative playgrounds for all.
Presented by: Regional Development Authority & Rhythm City Casino Resort
Major Partners: Rubberstamps.net, Scott County Regional Authority
Accessibility Sponsor: Bechtel Trust
Arts Partner: Quad Cities Cultural Trust
Additional Support: Estes Construction, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Nature’s Treatment of Illinois, The Last Picture House, MidAmerican Energy, Express Employment Professionals
Media Partners: KWQC, Quad-City Times & Dispatch-Argus, Townsquare Media, Planet 93.9, WQPT
Producing Partner: Hive Event Consulting
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The Last Picture House, 325 East 2nd Street,Davenport, Iowa, United States
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