Blueberry
Directed by Stephanie Glover (USA, 2023, 5 min.)
A determined and practical young boy embraces magic when his favorite food comes to life.
Tarneit
Directed by John Sheedy (Australia, 2022, 22 min.)
Tyrone and Clinton are deeply bonded by their similar circumstances: they’re both Deaf, they share a sense of neglect, and, most urgently, they both dream of escaping the harsh violence that swirls around them.
A Real One
Directed by McKenzie Chinn (USA, 2023, 15 min.)
A bright teenager living on Chicago’s South Side discovers the power and beauty of true friendship when her illicit relationship with a teacher is discovered amid the final weeks of her senior year in high school.
Remedial
Directed by Laurie J. Gardiner (USA, 2023, 20 min.)
Remedial is a coming-of-age narrative drama that centers on Will, a young British boy who, after a devastating and unexpected loss, must relocate with his mother to Houston, Texas. When Will’s behavior at his new school becomes increasingly disconcerting, his homeroom teacher is compelled to make a difficult decision.
Palm Sunday
Directed by Wes Andre Goodrich (USA, 2022, 15 min.)
Inspired by true events, Palm Sunday is a Southern Gothic drama about a young Black Caribbean immigrant who attempts to assimilate into an all-white church in 1970s Raleigh, North Carolina.
Respectfully
Directed by Desirae Lee (USA, 2022, 10 min.)
An eager-to-learn Keisha rushes to her AP Bio class, only to be unfairly questioned by her white teacher upon arrival. Keisha must then make a difficult decision—accept the injustice she faces or stand up for herself and call out the teacher’s inconsistent behavior.
Dismissal Time
Directed by André Joseph (USA, 2022, 29 min.)
Inspired by true events, Dismissal Time tells the story of a Black student who, while enrolled in a reputable prep school, becomes the victim of vicious cyberbullying. When the administration fails to act, the student’s history teacher makes it her mission to bring those responsible to task.
Kody Switch
Directed by Evan Cleaver (USA, 2022, 9 min.)
Kody deliberately alters how he speaks depending on the situation he’s in or whom he’s talking to. Although some view this as a survival technique, others think Kody is clinically insane.
Q&A to follow.
Co-Presented with Wicked Queer: Boston’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
