Online Screening Info: Available to view 10 am on June 19 through 12 am on June 21.
SHAINA
Directed by Beautie Masvorait. (Zimbabwe 2020, 1:36:40)
Shine (Wilmah Munemera) is a teenager in Zimbabwe who has a knack for making something out of nothing and could have a promising future as an engineer, except for the fact that she doesn’t believe in herself. When she and her best friends Faro (Tadiwanashe Tsitsi Marowa), Stella (Gamu Mukwakwami) and Busi (Tarumbidzwa Chirume) are faced with a host of grown-up problems – loss of loved ones, overdue exam fees and the curse of “blessers” – they come close to giving up. Will Shine and her friends be able to overcome their circumstances or will they admit defeat in the face of adversity? Their story is one of forgiveness and of friendship, of creating a new family from the people who love you, and of the very real power to be found in girls supporting girls. It’s a story about resilience.
Presented with In Sync and The Announcement.
IN SYNC
Directed by Eddie Shieh. (USA 2019, 5:00)
A young couple walk a fine line while thriving in an open marriage until they catch each other breaking the rules.
Presented with The Announcement and Shaina.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Directed by James Brown-Orleans. (USA 2019, 5:44)
Four best friends meet up for a "good news" brunch but, instead, find themselves in the middle of a "tough love" intervention.
Presented with In Sync and Shaina.