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Cookie Queens: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Stories We Share
Wednesday, November 11
5:30pm - 8:15pm
An evening with filmmaker, Jennifer Sims and special guests
Please join us for an inspiring screening of the award-wining documentary Cookie Queens, a coming-of-age story about girlhood, ambition, and the joys and pressures of Girl Scout Cookie season.
Following the screening, producer Jennifer Sims will join Peekaboo publisher Danielle Keller for a conversation about filmmaking, girlhood, ambition, and, of course...Girl Scout cookies! The event is free to the public, but registration is required. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The event will be held at Skylight Cinema in Screens 1 & 2. The trailer for the documentary is below:
Bentonville Film Festival is honored to partner with Bentonville Public Library for the Stories We Share series program highlighting documentaries about social issues and the work that goes into making stories come alive. Keep an eye out for exclusive access to documentaries; discussions with creators, experts, and changemakers; creator workshops; and the Homegrown series spotlighting local filmmakers.
About the Producer: Jennifer Sims is a documentary producer drawn to stories that live at the intersection of power, belief, and the human heart. Her work explores how individuals navigate systems that shape—and often challenge—their identities, revealing moments of rupture, reckoning, and resilience. She has produced and supervised award-winning documentary series and features for Peacock, A&E, CNN, Amazon Studios, and Netflix as well as independent projects including Cookie Queens, The People vs. the Klan, Surviving R. Kelly: The Reckoning and The Seat. Grounded in deep listening and trust, her producing practice centers the lived experience of her collaborators. She a proud mom and former Girl Scout troop leader.
About the moderator: Danielle Keller
Danielle Keller is the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Peekaboo Magazine, a family-focused publication dedicated to connecting and celebrating families across Northwest Arkansas. She is also co-host of the award-winning People of Northwest Arkansas podcast, where she shares the stories of the people, places, and experiences that shape the region.
Danielle's passion for storytelling extends into filmmaking. She served as producer of the 2018 documentary Dogpatch, USA: An Average Stone-Age Community, chronicling the history of the iconic Ozarks amusement park. Her film experience also includes work on the romantic comedy Coyote County Loser, several short films, and a documentary currently in its final stages exploring the journey of Stage IV breast cancer.
A former Brownie and Girl Scout herself, Danielle first saw Cookie Queens at the Bentonville Film Festival and loved it. While her own cookie-selling memories may be a little fuzzy, she's excited to return to the world of Girl Scouting and help lead a conversation about the girls, their experiences, and the stories behind the film.
Bentonville Public Library
Bentonville Public Library is a department of the City of Bentonville. Bentonville Public Library is located just 3 blocks south of the Downtown Square, at 405 S. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Facility amenities include adult collection, children's and teen spaces, private study rooms, event spaces, makerspace and digital lab, genealogy research center, sensory and wellness room, business centers, book club lounge, and café.