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JUST A KID WITH BIG DREAMS
Directed by Jeff Palmer (US 2019 06:00)
There are countless families that are affected by gun violence across the country and those names never get mentioned or memorialized and there is a genuine sense of “the forgotten.” This film "Just a Kid with Big Dreams" is a compendium to the award-winning music video OUTSIDE and shares the motivation behind its imagery. Daniel Laurent in his own way wanted to speak some of the names of those who the world may not know and never heard of in addition to some of those who have inspired him most.
OUTSIDE
Directed by Daniel Laurent & Jeffrey Palmer (US 2019 04:30). Trailer.
Touching on salient themes of gun violence, psychological trauma, and racial identity, OUTSIDE is a “nightmarish mirror reflecting our troubled times.” Fueled by powerful lyrics, provocative imagery, a meaningful message, and a hopeful ending. Join us in our campaign to promote and foster a positive and uplifting environment for today's urban youth. They are our future. Lead by example. Let's go!
BOSTON’S HOMELESSNESS CRISIS
Directed by Sheila Burke (US 2019 12:35)
Homelessness in Massachusetts grew by 14% from 2017 to 2018. In the City of Boston, the homeless population continues to grow due to gentrifcation, unemployment, substance abuse, mental health, i.e. and will continue to rise due to basic needs such as housing and medical services not being met.
FINDING ELIJAH
Directed by Yolonda Johnson-Young (US 2019 24:58). TW: Suicide/Mental Health
Told from a mother’s perspective, Finding Elijah follows a young man’s journey from home; into mental illness, to homelessness, and ultimately to suicide. It explores how a search for answers leads a mother to action.
ACTIVIZED
Directed by Eric Stange (US 2019 35:30)
ACTIVIZED profiles a handful of ordinary Americans who -- for the first time in their lives -- have left their comfort zones and thrown themselves into a political cause. We follow their motivations, their goals, successes, and failures, and how and why such activists are the embodiment of positive citizen participation in the best American tradition.