Join us for this screening of locally-made shorts!
Nite Baby Nite
Directed by Irene Smalls (USA 2023, 3:00 mins).
Shows the story of bedtime! Where shall baby sleep? The moon, trees and river all call out to baby, “Sleep with me.” But, the moon is too far and the river is too cold. What shall baby do? Mama and Daddy have an idea. “Baby does not have to roam. Baby can sleep at home.”
Faces of Medicine
Directed by Khama Ennis (USA 2023, 49:54 mins).
Faces of Medicine shares the stories of some of the Black women who represent only ~2.8% of doctors in the US. The core footage consists of recorded live interviews of a diverse group of Black female physicians conducted by Dr. Khama Ennis. She bears witness as they share the stories of how they became doctors, who their allies were, how they cope with challenges and what they have learned. We hear in their own voices how they confronted the detracting forces that tried to undermine their dreams.
HOMAGE TO ABBAS
Directed by Federico Muchnik (USA 2024, 15:00 mins).
In his documentary, "HOMEWORK" (1989), Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami asks a group of elementary school boys what happened if and when they didn't do their homework. In "HOMAGE TO ABBAS", the same question is posed to a group of multicultural kids living in Massachusetts - but additional questions the filmmaker asks lead to a conversation about race, profiling, immigration, and getting in and out of trouble....
Open Your Heart: Immigrant Stories from Boston and Beyond
Directed by Jesse Ericka Epstein (USA 2024, 18:08 mins).
Open Your Heart is about a group of young people from the youth nonprofit, ZUMIX, who embark on a creative, year-long research and performance project about immigrant stories. The film traces their journey, from interviewing 7 immigrant activists from East Boston to performing their stories with professional Latinx actors in a live staged production at Boston City Hall Plaza in 2023. Touching, powerful and inspiring, Open Your Heart demonstrates the power of community, support and love, as the youth discover and are inspired by the resilience of immigrants in their community, despite the challenges they face.
Privilege Pack (The Movie)
Directed by Kat Otuechere (USA 2023, 16:41 mins).
In the visual-album "Privilege Pack", viewers are immersed in the multifaceted life of Ant Thomas, a young man navigating the challenges of growing up in Boston's South End. Through a captivating blend of live-action scenes and dynamic musical performances, the film delves into Ant's daily struggles to defy the odds as a Black man.
H: Strength is in the Pack
Directed by Joel Wolpert, Hatim Jean-Louis (USA 2023, 21:29 mins).
In 2015, Coach Hatim Jean-Louis, also known as Coach H, undertook the remarkable task of revitalizing a struggling citywide cross country running program in Boston, MA. This cooperative team was designed to bring together students from various public high schools across the city. However, the journey was far from easy.
Q&A to follow