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Our Feet are Rooted Director: Krista Imbesi Runtime: 29:54 minutes “Our Feet Are Rooted” is a documentary about government sponsored land grabbing in Northern Uganda and the non-violent techniques community members are using to fight for their ancestral land. watch trailer Buddha’s Shame Director: Morteza Atashzamzam Runtime: 30 minutes Bangladeshi local reporter Tamna travels to …
The Vow of Hiroshima Director: Susan StricklerRuntime: 82 minutes THE VOW FROM HIROSHIMA is an intimate portrait of Setsuko Thurlow, a passionate, 85-year-old survivor of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Her moving story is told through the lens of her growing friendship with a second generation survivor, Mitchie Takeuchi. Setsuko Thurlow devoted her entire life …
Bundini Director: Patrick Green Runtime: 21:55 minutes Drew “Bundini” Brown was the source of Muhammad Ali’s spirit who stood by the champ during his triumphs, trials and tribulations both inside and outside the ring. “Bundini” is the first ever documentary on Ali’s beloved trainer/Svengali that explores the extraordinary life of the man whom Ali said …
Don’t Go Hiking Director: Director Runtime: 4:56 minutes A young man encounters a mysterious stranger while hiking in the woods. website Night at the Eagle Inn Director: Erik Bloomquist Runtime: 70 minutes Fraternal twins embark on a pilgrimage to a remote inn to investigate the last known whereabouts of their father who mysteriously disappeared the …
Marionette Land Director: Alexander Monelli Runtime: 84 minutes “Marionette Land” is an intimate portrait into the wonderful world of Robert Brock, a man who lives above his own magical marionette theatre with his mother, Mary Lou. Brock creates and performs classic marionette shows for families as well as grown-up shows where he straps on his …
Simin Director: Morteza Atash Zamzam Runtime: 78 minutes Simin is a film about the cause of the drying up of the Zayandehrood (a river placed in Esfehan city in Iran) and its effects on the people life, especially farmers. The story is told in a metaphorical space and the mother character it is a symbol …
Border South Director: Raúl O. Paz Pastrana Runtime: 83 minutes To stem the immigration tide, Mexico and the US collaborate to crack down on migrants, forcing them into ever more dangerous territory. Every year hundreds of thousands of migrants make their way along the trail running from southern Mexico to the US border. Gustavo’s gunshot …
Rocky Horror Picture Show The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the ultimate cult classic that brings out the weird in everyone. Featuring an all star cast, a cooky storyline and amazing music, the film by itself is great fun. But when you add the audience antics, it’s a event worth staying up late for… …
