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Seahorse

A young Yezidi girl wrestles quietly with her traumatic memories of the Mediterranean Sea.

You Can’t Stop Spirit

The Mardi Gras Baby Dolls explore themes of identity and sexual liberation in New Orleans.

Chilly and Milly

The story of a diabetic father with kidney failure and his child.

Grilled Queso

A night in the life of a couple working in a food truck in the busiest areas in Austin.

The First Monument

The First Monument explores the commission of a bust of Mr. Newton.

17 Year Locust

Haitian immigrant Rene moves to Louisiana with his wife in hopes of a new life.

Ka Ho'i

A Hawaiian War Veteran grapples with the struggles of growing older.

When I'm Her

Michael, once a ballet prodigy, finds refuge and liberation as his alter ego, Madame Olga.

Salvando A Salvador

A dark comedy about three sisters who seek to do right by their deceased father.

Road to Step

A fraternity’s step team vies for the Black Step Show crown on campus.

Senior Prom

For Triangle Square retirement home residents, “senior” prom takes on a whole new meaning.

On All Fronts

Family member reveals personal experiences never shared before with their loved ones.

The Daily Aesthetics of Alexander Martin

A documentary about Alexander, a queer artist and drag queen living in Peoria, Illinois.

Kantan Hereru

A aging blacksmith tells stories from his past and shares the importance of his craft.

I'm Free, Now You Are Free

A story about the reunion and repair between a formerly incarcerated political prisoner.

83 and Alone

83 AND ALONE explores a community made empty because of water.

Osage Murders

A documentary focusing on the events that occurred on the Osage reservation in the 1920s.

Ala Moana Boys

Five young men consider their futures and their families as they weigh the consequences.

My Chinatown, With Aloha

Kimberlee Bassford explores her family’s relationship to Honolulu's Chinatown.

The Piñata

Mia finds it difficult to keep up appearances for her friends and family.

The Dig: Bmore Club

Baltimore's unique music and dance genre is poised for a post-pandemic comeback.

Disrupted Borders

A coming-of-age story about two best friends living on the US-Mexico border.

Monograph: Lo Harris

Self taught illustrator has transformed her practice into a full time art career.

Amplified Voices

A community public mural project amplifies the voices of local artists.

Twice as Likely

Why are Black infants twice as likely as White infants to die before their first birthday?

Wonderfully Made

Kashmiere Culberson is a recent college graduate who embodies strength and confidence. Kash does not allow her disability to limit her pursuit of happiness and self-love.

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