October 6, 2016

Through the Wall

A short documentary about a family divided by the US/Mexico border. Abril is living undocumented in the United States with her 2 year-old son Julián. Julián’s father was stopped by police for a minor traffic incident and was deported back to Mexico. In order to see each other, Uriel, Abril and Julián must cross difficult […]

October 6, 2016

Oh My Father

At nearly one hundred, Wes, in relative good health but suffering from dementia, struggles to accomplish simple day-to-day tasks. Walking, shaving, eating and other skills must be aided by help from his daughter, June. This slow, constant process forces her to wonder every day what love really means.

October 6, 2016

SHORTS: L-O-V-E

Four letters that make the world go round. Her & Me (USA, 15 min., Shelby Hadden) profiles identical twins, while Oh My Father (USA, 11 min., Robert Machoian) explores a father/daughter bond. Elders (UK, 7 min., Glen Milner) looks at the world’s longest-married couple, and Palisades (USA, 7 min., Marian Mathias) chronicles falling in love. […]

October 6, 2016

In Crystal Skin

NYC PREMIERE In Bogotá, Colombia, a charismatic eleven year old named Maria Alejandra struggles to maintain a normal childhood despite the limitations imposed by a rare skin disease. Conflict between mother and daughter arises when Maria refuses to attend school early one morning.

October 6, 2016

Elders

NYC PREMIERE After leaving India for the industrial north of England in the 1960’s, Karim and Kartari Chand never imagined they would end up being married longer than any other couple in the world. Their personal story of family, immigration, love, and working-class life is both inspiring and honest – as we gain a valuable […]

October 6, 2016

Johnny Physical Lives

NYC PREMIERE Johnny Physical Lives is the story of the secret world of two brothers making a rock n’ roll documentary as one goes through cancer treatment. When younger brother Jonathan passes away in the midst of the production, older brother Joshua must finish the project on his own. First time filmmaker, Joshua Neuman weaves […]

October 6, 2016

Palisades

WORLD PREMIERE John met Julie in Palisades Park, MI. After seeing her reaction to a personal loss, he realized he loved her.

October 6, 2016

SHORTS: LA LAGUNA + A HOUSE WITHOUT SNAKES

La Laguna (USA/Mexico, 38 min., Aaron Schock) Twelve-year-old Yu’uk and his younger brother José live in the rainforests of southern Mexico, seemingly protected from the concerns of modern life, and spend their days exploring the lagoon that is their homeland. But, as with many indigenous communities, their way of life is increasingly being threatened. For […]

October 6, 2016

A House Without Snakes

NYC PREMIERE Spurred by relocation from their traditional homeland, two young Bushmen face the pull between ancestral traditions and modern opportunities. Still living on their ancient land with his father, Kitsiso dreams of a home of comfort, while in the more modern village of New Xade, Ketelelo feels a tangible sense of loss. This film […]

October 6, 2016

La Laguna

NYC PREMIERE Twelve-year-old Yu’uk and his younger brother José live in the rainforests of southern Mexico, seemingly protected from the concerns of modern life, and spend their days exploring the lagoon that is their homeland. But, as with many indigenous communities, their way of life is increasingly being threatened. For Yu’uk, the challenge comes in […]