Film
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APPALACHIAN EXAMINATION “Strangers and Kin” (1984), Herb Smith’s documentary about how the stereotype of the hillbilly evolved, is up next in the series “What’s So Funny About Appalachia?” It is screened with the short film “Tough, Pretty, or Smart” (1981), Richard Kane’s documentary about the Patoka Valley Boys, an old-time string band from coal-mining country. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barbes, 376 9th St. at Sixth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718-965-9177, free.
DOLL GROWN UP Greg Whiteley’s documentary “New York Doll” (2005) follows Arthur Kane, a Mormon librarian who also happens to be the former flamboyant bassist for the 1970s rock band the New York Dolls. Wednesday, 7:15 p.m., Two Boots Pioneer Theater, 155 E. 3rd St. at Avenue A, 212-591-0434, $9 general, $6.50 members.
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