Potawatomi Casino Hotel Returns as Dialogues Documentary Festival Presenting Sponsor; Milwaukee Film Announces Flash Sale for Discounted Tickets

MILWAUKEE – Tuesday, July 29th – Milwaukee Film is thrilled to announce the second annual Dialogues Documentary Festival, made possible by generous support from Potawatomi Casino Hotel. The 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel will run September 18-21, and will consist of over 30 documentary programs screening at Milwaukee Film’s historic cinemas, the Downer and Oriental Theatres. Many of those films will be followed by in-cinema talkbacks and panels.

To celebrate this continued partnership, Milwaukee Film has announced a 48 hour flash sale, offering discounted prices on festival passes and ticket packages.

“It is so rewarding to work with Milwaukee Film and see the important work done in the community with the Dialogues Documentary Festival,” said Potawatomi Casino Hotel CEO/General Manager Dominic Ortiz. “Dialogue is as important as ever in our community so we are proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Festival.”

On Tuesday, July 29th, starting at 10:00 AM CT, documentary enthusiasts and cinema lovers can purchase discounted 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival ticket packages as part of our Early Ticket Flash Sale. Each film festival package has an option for general pricing and special discounted pricing for Milwaukee Film Members. Become a Milwaukee Film Member today for access to the lowest ticket prices available.

Milwaukee Film’s Executive Director Susan Kerns said, “We are so grateful to Potawatomi Casino Hotel for their continued and generous support of the Dialogues Documentary Film Festival. Our shared commitment to fostering community and conversation in Milwaukee makes this partnership an ideal fit.” She continued, “Their sponsorship allows us to bring local audiences the best in thought-provoking documentaries, and to pair those films with engaging speakers, performances, interactive activities, and a chance to commune with one another. We are also eager to show off the dazzling Potawatomi Casino Hotel to our visiting filmmakers and audiences.”

The Dialogues Documentary Festival Early Ticket Package & Pass Flash Sale begins online at mkefilm.org/DDFtickets on Tuesday, July 29, at 10:00 AM CT and will end on Thursday, July 31 at 10:00 AM CT. This sale is an opportunity to acquire ticket packages and passes at the lowest possible price point. The pass and package options are listed below:

Film Festival Passes (Members):
This pass includes access to all film screenings at the 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival. Passes are non-transferable between bearers. Standard pricing for this all-access pass is $50, but this Flash Sale exclusive costs only $45.

Film Festival Passes (Non-Members):
This pass includes access to all film screenings at the 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival. Passes are non-transferable between bearers. Standard pricing for this all-access pass is $65, but this Flash Sale exclusive costs only $60.

Film Festival 6-Pack (Members):
This package includes 6 tickets to film screenings at the 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival. Tickets purchased as part of a package are transferable and are exchangeable for à la carte individual screenings. Standard pricing for this package is $65, but this Flash Sale exclusive costs only $60.

Film Festival 6-Pack (Non-Members):
This package includes 6 tickets to film screenings at the 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival. Tickets purchased as part of a package are transferable and are exchangeable for à la carte individual screenings. Standard pricing for this package is $80, but this Flash Sale exclusive costs only $75.

Film Festival 10-Pack (Members):
This package includes 10 tickets to film screenings at the 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival. Tickets purchased as part of a package are transferable and are exchangeable for à la carte individual screenings. Standard pricing for this package is $100, but this Flash Sale exclusive costs only $95.

Film Festival 10-Pack (Non-Members):
This package includes 10 tickets to film screenings at the 2024 Dialogues Documentary Festival. Tickets purchased as part of a package are transferable and are exchangeable for à la carte individual screenings. Standard pricing for this package is $120, but this Flash Sale exclusive costs only $115.

“We are deep in the programming process for Dialogues now,” indicated Cara Ogburn, Milwaukee Film’s Artistic Director. “And our sophomore edition is already outstanding, offering audiences a range of opportunities to learn, laugh, and discover together with our community. Whether you’re looking for a poignant tale of family, a quirky documentary about a unique subculture, or a documentary about an issue that matters paired with an expert-led panel after the screening (or all three!?), there’s a range of experiences and stories contained within the best current documentaries,” she concluded.

The complete lineup of films for the 2025 Dialogues documentary Film festival presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel will be revealed in early September. Audiences should mark their calendars and plan to join Milwaukee Film’s programming team, staff, and partners for a Friends & Family Preview event on Wednesday, September 10th at the Oriental Theatre, doors at 5:30, program at 6:00 PM.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.