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CineYouth Program
Frames of Reference: Documentary
Synopsis
These five incredible shorts function as a window into diverse forms of the human experience, highlighting courageous expressions of identity, examples of uplifting community, and insightful responses to common misconceptions.
Please note: Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may not be suitable for all ages.
Films
![CY24 TheHeel 1200x600 A young woman gazes ahead with her hair draped over her eyes and her right hand clawed over her chest.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_TheHeel_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
The Heel
Jules Daddio, also known as Skylar Grey, is an up-and-coming female wrestler from North Haven, Connecticut. Jules paints a picture of the professional wrestling ecosystem and grapples with the history of women’s progress in the sport.
![CY24 BlindSighted 1200x600 A young man with a visual impairment closely inspects a clear mug of milk.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_BlindSighted_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Blind Sighted
Mitch, Jaden, and Stevie, three young students with visual impairments who attend the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, detail common misconceptions and their struggles for accurate representation.
![CY24 FURSONA 1200x600 A red and white furry with fangs, black claws, and yellow goggles dances in front of the mirror.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_FURSONA_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Fursona
In Pessamit, Canada, Aly reflects upon the importance of their fursona, Dexter. Dexter helps Aly bring joy to others through his extroverted and social attitude.
![CY24 TheCapoeristas 1200x600 A group of aspiring martial artists excitedly prepares to engage in the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_TheCapoeristas_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
The Capoeristas
A group of Chicagoans find companionship in the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, exploring how it connects them not only to their community but also to their lost heritage.
![CY24 Brucey 1200x600 A harnessed camel with no rider stands in the sand in front of a group of people conversing under an umbrella.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_Brucey_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Brucey
This multimedia documentary follows Brucey–sailing slang for anchor–and his family as they give insight into the fishing trade and their connection to the ocean in Gaza.
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