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A man stands with an upright base in silhouette back lit by a bright light

Bailey’s Blues

When a French journalist attempts to interview a Chicago-born blues musician, all of the bitter racial resentment of the 1960s bubbles up to the surface. What starts off as a generic interview becomes a chance for actual truth telling about the music business and society at-large.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

A curly-haired woman stands near a Christmas tree, inspecting a small wrapped gift.

Madrina

A conflicted woman returns home for the holidays after two years of no contact. Under the leering eyes of family, she regains her voice in defense of herself and her autonomy. When she gets kicked out of Christmas dinner, she cherishes her one remaining connection with her godmother.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

A man and woman stare in judgement, sitting with notes and coffee at a table in a school library.

Debaters

High school strivers don their best business attire to compete at a congressional debate tournament. Rightful cynicism from the adults in the room gets directed at Anubhav, a first-timer who’s way out of his depth.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

A young man stands with his arms around a young woman with Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline in the background.

Your Tomorrow Will Be My Song

In this heartfelt re-enactment, Suni and Alondra discuss a return to their home in the Andes and what their future wedding could look like. Together, they contemplate blending their new experiences in the U.S., contemporary beliefs, and traditional ceremonial practices.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

Two young women in t-shirts dance and their their heads around in front of a pink glowing backdrop

Chasing the Party

A night out in New York City goes in opposite directions for teenage best friends Melissa and Stephanie. One gets the club fantasy of their dreams; the other learns why it’s best not to meet your heroes.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

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