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A man floats in the air as he attempts a dance move in a roller skating ring. The room is dimly lit, resembling a dance club.

Dooni

Preacher Walter Hawkins eulogizes legendary singer Sylvester, who died of AIDS in 1988. “AIDS is not God’s punishment,” says Hawkins in this deeply moving film on faith, love, and triumph in the face of death.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 7: Documentary.[…]

A bare chested man stis on a canoe at night, as he blows a green powder on his hand, and holds a bowl with his other hand.

Lanawaru

As a community grapples with the disappearance of one of their own, a young boy receives spiritual guidance from his grandfather. Hypnotic and profound, Lanawaru depicts one community’s bond with nature and their sacred spiritual practices.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 7: Documentary.[…]

One person lays their head on top of another person's chest, as they both lie asleep. A multicolored light shines on them.

Hold Me Close

Through audio recordings created by a couple over the course of a season, this film portrays and celebrates the love shared between two women. Shot exclusively inside the apartment where they reside, Hold Me Close shows with great tenderness the vulnerability and intimacy of sharing life with someone.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 7: Documentary.[…]

An illustration of Martin Luther King Jr dressed in a shirt and tie driving a basketball down a court in a gym

Hoops, Hopes & Dreams

Basketball has played a crucial role in the political lives of two of the defining figures of American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama. Using archival footage, animated recreations of the past, and exclusive interviews, this engaging documentary showcases how sports have a unique capacity to bring people together.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 7: Documentary.[…]

Shorts 9: Family Friendly Animation

Clever animated shorts from across four continents appear in this delightful family program full of polar bears, empty cans of tuna, and beloved grandparents. Presented as a relaxed screening and recommended for cinema-enthusiasts ages 8 years and older.
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