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shareIn the hairy, often complicated thing called reality, the search for self often leads to unexpected discoveries. This collection of narrative short films delves into the personal quests of individuals navigating identity, purpose, and belonging.
In this program
Essex Girls
Directed by Yero Timi-Biu
After an incident at her high school shunts her into the orbit of the only other Black girl in her year, “Essex Girl” Bisola is plunged into a journey of discovering a whole new side of herself.
LOSER
Directed by Colleen McGuinness
LOSER follows 22-year-old Alice, who works at a frozen yogurt shop, on what turns out to be an unforgettable day of her life.
Involuntary
Directed by Chris Knoblock, Dana E White
Carlton, a man in his 70s suffering from Dementia, is moved from a nursing home in the middle of the night.
See This
Directed by Tricia Lee
After problematic Tweets of Vibe Editorial’s new editor in-chief resurface, memories from the night before reveal what’s behind the public takedown.
Unwavering
Directed by Alexandra Hsu
Carolyn Kim joins a college student movement for Ethnic Studies in 1968. Inspired by real events.
Sylvie on the loose
Directed by Sara Bourdeau
Sylvie’s out of jail and back in town. She secretly visits her mother, trying to convince her to leave her violent husband. Facing her mother’s refusal, Sylvie stays determined to enjoy every second of her new freedom. She rides her old chopper bicycle across the dirt roads, gets drunk, and thinks about kidnapping a neglected dog. But one thing is on Sylvie’s mind: seeing her old lover, Coyote. Time flies, things change, and Sylvie must choose the only freedom available to her.
