The documentary short film “Fall River” had its world premiere recently at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Since then it’s been featured at festivals in Vermont, New Hampshire and New Orleans, and it’s now online to watch for free

The film is the work of Fall River native Pat Heywood and his filmmaking partner Jamil McGinnis. For this month’s Artscape we explore their documentary “Fall River.”

The film opens with a montage of news footage from crime scenes and fires in the city.

Morning Edition Host Chuck became part of RIPR in 2012 after a career on commercial radio. He got his broadcasting start as an announcer for Off Track Betting Corporation in NYC. He’s been a news...