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shareWith underlying historical contexts, this collection of documentary short films makes room for connections to the past, while also allowing its viewers to embrace and relish in the present.
In this program
Somebody To Lean On
Directed by Gabrielle Burton
SOMEBODY captures an Ohio men’s prison choir as they rehearse “Lean On Me,” and shows how hope and harmony can be built with voices coming together.
KONGFRONTATION
Directed by Ashley Newquist, Eddie Newquist
An epic documentary capturing the raw, intense battle to build a billion-dollar, first-of-its-kind movie studio theme park in Orlando.
I Owe It All To You
Directed by Tori Cordova
We follow Luther Allison as he prepares to debut his first jazz album at Dizzy’s at Lincoln Center.
To Write Love
Directed by Owen Dubeck
In February 2006, one friend’s MySpace post accidentally starts a global mental health movement.
Brumsic Brandon Jr: A Legacy of Art and Community
Directed by Dr. Carletta S. Hurt
At a time when the fight for racial and social justice remains at the forefront, BRUMSIC BRANDON, JR: A LEGACY OF ART AND COMMUNITY reminds us of the power of representation in media and the role artists play in shaping history.
Sea Song
Directed by An-Phuong Ly
The last remaining South Vietnamese naval officers reunite in California for what will likely be the final time, finding solace with the few people who understand the complexities that shape their life histories.
Houdini II: A Beautiful Day to Die
Directed by Daniel John
Reframing the Houdini myth, an African American magician and escape artist claims the name of Harry Houdini and builds a legacy of his own.
