Thursday, January 22, 2026

Buzz By Detroit’s Freep Film Festival (Buzz-Kill: Jay And Silent Bob Get Old!)

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For the fifth year, the Detroit Free Press will host the Freep Film Festival. While the documentary-based festival has focused on Detroit and Michigan, Freep has grown in size and, this year, will run for five days (April 11-15), featuring more than 70 programs. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will kick off the fest on April 10 as they host the “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old” podcast live at the Fillmore Detroit during a pre-party.

Pre-party | April 10
Festival | April 11-15 | Times, prices and locations vary.
See freepfilmfestival.com for more information.

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

For the fifth year, the Detroit Free Press will host the Freep Film Festival. While the documentary-based festival has focused on Detroit and Michigan, Freep has grown in size and, this year, will run for five days (April 11-15), featuring more than 70 programs. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will kick off the fest on April 10 as they host the “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old” podcast live at the Fillmore Detroit during a pre-party.

Pre-party | April 10
Festival | April 11-15 | Times, prices and locations vary.
See freepfilmfestival.com for more information.

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