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1001cuts

Film 1001cuts Directed by Sarah M Temkin



The daughters of Title IX encounter pervasive gender based stereotypes and discrimination that persist within…
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A Modern Family

Film A Modern Family Directed by Tyler St. Pierre The film follows the journey that Tyler St. Pierre went on after the death of his father when…
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Aliza Nisenbaum: Painting from Life

Film Aliza Nisenbaum: Painting from Life Culminating with the opening of Nisenbaum’s Queens Museum exhibition Queens, Lindo y Querido, this film follows the development…
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American Seams

Film American Seams Directed by Carly Jakins The stories of three quilters reveal an intimate portrait of rural women in the American West.
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An Invitation

Film An Invitation In search of meaning after the passing of her young daughter, KT chooses a life centered around serving…
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As Long As We Can

Film 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…
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Beyond the Herd

Film Beyond the Herd Interweaving the rhythms of daily life on the ranch and wild horses on the range, BEYOND THE HERD…
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Birdfeeder

Film Birdfeeder The birds outside a Brooklyn window help a man heal as the world turns upside down. When a…
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Earth to KB

Film Earth to KB Directed by Em K Shapiro An insightful documentary portrait of KB Brookins, a writer and visual artist from Texas whose star is on…
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Far West

Film Far West Drained by the fast-paced urban lifestyle, New York City artist Lala makes a bold decision to uproot herself…
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Garden State

Film Garden State Through a static camera and meditative sound design, a contemplative journey unfolds within America’s most densely populated state,…
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Goodbye, Hunter

Film Goodbye, Hunter Directed by Émile Dontigny Louis-Henri, 81, will not go moose hunting this year. His grandson, Sasha, will leave without him for the…
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I Am More Dangerous Dead

Film 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…
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I Am Not Your Black Girl

Film I Am Not Your Black Girl Directed by Jacqueline Mangrum, Ricki Nelson I AM NOT YOUR BLACK GIRL is a poignant visual embodiment of a poem by the same name,…
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Jonna & Louis

Film 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…
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Leonie, Skeet & the piglets

Film Leonie, Skeet & the piglets Directed by Jip Heijenga Leonie’s biggest dream is to become a pig farmer. On the farm of her parents she is happily…
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Mr. Troy

Film Mr. Troy “Mr. Troy" is a documentary that explores the remarkable journey of Troy D. Brown, a world-renowned ballet dancer…
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REST INTUIT

Film REST INTUIT Rest Intuit is a rumination on the current revolutionary trend of rest as a revolutionary practice.
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Rooted for the Future

Film Rooted for the Future We follow the journey of three homeless teenagers in crisis who end up in Charlotte North Carolina's non-profit…
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Saving Superman

Film Saving Superman Directed by Adam Oppenheim, Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian When a local man with autism known as the town hero faces eviction, the community comes together when…
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The Puzzle Palace

Film The Puzzle Palace Directed by Brian Bell, Jenny Schweitzer Bell In a Boca suburb, a couple retire to a second marriage of freedom, play, and the world’s largest…
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Used Books

Film Used Books This short documentary focuses on Jeannie Hunt, the owner of Jeannie’s Used Books, a beloved community bookstore for…
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Winding Path

Film 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…
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Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way

Film Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way Directed by Hao Zhou Having built a colorful life in Iowa, a costume designer returns to their island hometown, Guam, to make…