When Lucas’ roommate unexpectedly returns home, his casual hook-up plans take an unexpected turn. Trapped in his room, he’s forced to confront his choices and reevaluate his approach to love and intimacy. Lucas’s date becomes a catalyst for him to embrace his true self. What follows is a heartwarming journey that opens the door to a world of new possibilities.
This film screens as part of the Shorts 7: Black Perspectives – Resonance program.
In the wake of his parents’ separation, a young boy embarks on a transformative journey that challenges his understanding of family, love, and masculinity. Guided by his father’s attempts to impart essential life skills, including how to throw a punch, he begins to understand that being strong isn’t just about physical power; it’s about inner strength, emotional fortitude, and the ability to confront life’s adversities head-on.
This film screens as part of the Shorts 7: Black Perspectives – Resonance program.
Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games takes a historical look at the profound influence of black girls on popular culture and the musical aesthetics within the black community. Uncovering a legacy that spans centuries, the film meticulously explores African culture, and how hand games and other artistic forms of communication were employed to defy oppressive cultural constraints. The cultural significance of hand games has become an integral part of modern American culture, yet often, the contributions of black girls in shaping society are frequently disregarded and remain uncredited. Black Girls Play gives viewers an opportunity to discover and appreciate their contributions.
This film screens as part of the Shorts 7: Black Perspectives – Resonance program and Generations: Black Perspectives Shorts Community Cinema program.
376 Days (Nick Cave: Keep it Movin’) takes viewers on an intimate exploration of acclaimed artist Nick Cave’s life and creative process as he prepares for a retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, marking the culmination of his illustrious 40-year career. The focus extends to an extraordinary 80-piece couture fashion performance titled “The Color Is,” which beautifully celebrates themes of gender identity and acceptance.
Nazaire-Miller’s inspiring documentary offers an unfiltered glimpse into Cave’s authentic vulnerability and humanity as both an artist and a cherished member of his community. It’s a testament to the profound love and support that surrounds him. 376 Days confidently signals that Cave’s body of work will continue to resonate and leave an indelible mark on the art world for generations to come.
This film screens as part of the Black Perspectives Special Program – Beyond the Frame program.
An artist explores, observes, and draws scenes of La Défense, a neighborhood west of Paris whose large-scale public artworks constitute the largest open-air museum in Europe. A deep appreciation of urban public space is exhibited in this quiet and fantastical animation.
This film screens as part of the Shorts 8: Architecture – Versions of Home program.
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