Will Greenwood, a Chicago teenager forced to come to terms with his father’s violent death, visits a small town and finds solace in a group of local kids. When the town bully threatens Will’s new friend, how far will he go to protect him…especially with a gun? It’s a coming of age drama where young
These incredible individuals live their stories every day in our world. See new perspectives in this diverse set of non-fiction short films.Belle River2019. Spring flooding in Mississippi hits record highs. In Louisiana, the residents of Pierre-Part are preparing for the worst. Barring an unexpected turn of events, local authorities will soon be forced to open
We love celebrating our global filmmaking community. From the bold to the intimate, we’re certain that this fine collection of international films will stay with you long after you leave your seat (or pew).Made of FleshWith a touch of blush and a few drops of lip gloss, Lucie is getting ready to start her training
*MICHIGAN PREMIERE*The story is set in llaveezhapoonchira, a scenic hilltop in Kerala’s Kottayam province, located 3200 feet above sea level. The film starts by showcasing a small wireless police station at this hilltop where characters Sudhi and Madhu are police officers on duty. Amidst the heavy monsoon season, Sudhi and Madhu (played by Sudhi Kopa
Acclaimed activist filmmaker Martin Duckworth has devoted his life to peace and justice. But now he’s put down his camera to fight for the most important cause he’s ever faced—caring for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, through the final stages of Alzheimer’s. Screens with the short film Blossom
RequiemRequiem is a story of love and revenge that takes place in 1605 and is set against the backdrop of the witch trials. The film follows Evelyn as she engages in a game of cat and mouse against her father, Minister Gilbert, in order to be with Mary, the woman she loves. When Minister Gilbert
*MICHIGAN PREMIERE // DIRECTOR AND CAST & CREW IN ATTENDANCE*The First Voice Generation film follows the stories of three Latinx high school students in Holland, Michigan. They struggle with a sense of identity and belonging growing up in this predominantly Dutch community because they are a child of Mexican immigrants. They dream of being the
Imogene “Queenie” Kennedy was a contemporary priestess in post-colonial Jamaica who catapulted her African spiritual practice into renown. But after centuries of erasure, what remains of the dance between the living and the dead? In the wake of the loss of her mother, the filmmaker travels into the heart of the Jamaican countryside to research
Selections include: Regression, It Dawns the Longest Night, Your Friend, Anne, Amina, The Voice in Isabel Fleiss's Office, The Chosen One, It's a Dog, Caroline on the Roof