Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Paul Bonesteel at The Brandy Bar

Flat Rock native and Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will be the featured guest at In the Company of Writers on Wednesday, November 11, at The Brandy Bar in Hendersonville. Presented by the North Carolina Writers' Network, the evening offers an opportunity to hear from the acclaimed filmmaker whose work explores the fascinating people and stories of Western North Carolina.

Bonesteel's documentaries include films about Carl Sandburg, Asheville's historic municipal golf course, and photographer and conservationist George Masa. His four-part PBS series Shadow of a Wheel, chronicling a remarkable 1982 cross-country bicycle journey by 31 teenagers, earned an Emmy Award. His latest film, A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story, celebrates the Japanese-born photographer who helped preserve the landscapes of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Bonesteel will speak from 7–8 pm, followed by an open mic from 8–9 pm. Local musician John Longbottom will provide live music throughout the evening.