Not All Heroes Wear Capes (Documentary Shorts #4)
- Shorts Programs
- 93 mins
Through quiet acts of courage and resilience, the characters in this collection of documentary short films remind us that true heroism often hides in plain sight, transforming lives in subtle yet powerful ways.
In this program
An Invitation
In search of meaning after the passing of her young daughter, KT chooses a life centered around serving her community. ‘An Invitation’ is a meditation on grief, parenthood, and living authentically in light of death.
1001cuts
Directed by Sarah M Temkin
The daughters of Title IX encounter pervasive gender based stereotypes and discrimination that persist within the high stakes professional world of surgery – a workplace designed for and and still controlled by men.
Jonna & Louis
Directed by Linda Verweyen
Jonna’s childhood friend Louis assaulted her sexually when they were 12 years old. While he almost forgot about it she is struggling with PTSD. The docu-fiction of five staged interviews questions narratives and clichés of sexual violence.
As Long As We Can
Directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan
As the Arizona Supreme Court argues on whether to reinstate an abortion ban that originated in 1864, As Long As We Can offers a glimpse into the day-to-day activities of this, for now, still functioning clinic.
I Am More Dangerous Dead
Directed by Majiye Uchibeke
A poetic tribute to writer, poet and environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was executed alongside eight other activists for opposing the environmental damage done in their oil-rich homeland, Ogoni.
Winding Path
Directed by Alexandra Lazarowich, Ross Kauffman
Eastern Shoshone medical student Jenna Murray spent summers on the Wind River Indian Reservation helping her grandfather any way she could. When he suddenly dies, she must find a way to heal before realizing her dream of a life in medicine.
Dates & Times
The Independent Picture House
September 29, 2024
11:00 am