Part One: Darts & the U.S. World Cup Darts Team
Here's something you might not be aware of, darts is a big sport in North Carolina. In fact, this week, the World Cup of Darts will take place right here in Charlotte. And some of the players on the United States' World Cup Darts team are from our area. We'll meet a few of these Darts players and learn more about the sport and its growing popularity.
Guests
Ryan Barnette - Member of the U.S. World Cup Darts Team and from Valdese, NC
Steve Brown - Member of the U.S. World Cup Darts Team
Jim Widmayer - Member of the U.S. World Cup Darts Team

• World Darts Federation website

Part Two: Charlotte Film Festival
The 4th Annual Charlotte Film Festival is happening this week in the Queen City with the goal of providing the community with "extraordinary cultural experiences by screening the most important works of independent film we can get our hands on." Those works include world premieres of two documentaries, one about the U.S. Paralympic Team and the other about America's battle over immigration policy. Also appearing at the festival is a new work by controversial filmmaker Michael Moore. We'll talk about those films and learn more about independent films and how film festivals work.
Guests
Louis Gurgitano - Founder and Director of the Charlotte Film Festival
Brent Renaud - Filmmaker, Director and Producer of Warrior Champions
Eric Byler - Filmmaker for 9500 Liberty

• More info on the Charlotte Film Festival Sept. 21-27th in Uptown Charlotte