Concrete Rose

Directed by Khalid Sena (USA 2021, 15:59 mins).

Marcus a recently released Ex con has difficulties integrating back into his ever-changing community. He quickly becomes enticed to return to his old life but meets an older woman who welcomes him to work in a garden where he finds redemption and peace.

A Clean Slate

Directed by Tran Hoang Calvin (USA, 14:14 mins).

This uplifting documentary follows Shanyeill McCloud’s work helping the formerly incarcerated expunge their records and start their lives again.

Tomato Soup

Directed by Joshua Mori, Bret McKee (USA 2023, 9:29 mins).

Two people living on the streets trade secrets and give one another compassion that reinvigorates their sprits.

Figure of Speech

Directed by Gordon (Hei Yuen) Chan (USA 2023, 38:49 mins).

A high school graduate is faced with an impossible decision right before her commencement speech - to call out a rapist, or protect the identity of her late friend.

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