VideoFest opens tonight at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas. And one of the great things about VF is that it’s all about the day pass – buy one ticket, bounce in and out of whichever theater strikes your fancy. If you’re headed out tonight, might I recommend:

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A Film Unfinished – During WWII, the Nazis were all about propaganda. They even made a film that made it seem as if the Jews in the Warsaw ghetto were living the good life. But after that film was made, a missing reel was discovered. And A Film Unfinished shines a light on the obvious factual discrepancies. (7 p.m., Screen 3)

Echotone – The musician’s life is a tough one even when times are good. So what happens to them when the economy goes in the tank? This doc focuses on Austin musicians trying to make ends meet during tough times. (9:15 p.m., Screen 3)

24 Hour Video Race Winners – What can a team of filmmakers accomplish with a camera and a case of Red Bull? The winners of the annual race will be screened during this block. (7 p.m., Video Cafe)