Our festival showcases "super-independent"
films from around the world - things you won't see
screening at just any movie theater or on TV.
Check
out our 2009 Selections!
Each entry was selected not only
for its excellence, but for its focus on social issues
and the human condition: from faith to homelessness
to race and identity to disability culture. In
an era of increasing social and economic challenges,
these films herald a timely call to awareness and
service. There will be something for everyone
who enjoys media that features remarkable characters
from many walks of life, fiction and non-fiction films
of all kinds.
This year's special programming featured
special programming blocks:
Short Family
Fare: New Perspectives: An assortment of thoughtful
films that the whole family can watch together and
discuss.
Education &
Society: Three examinations of how we look
at, learn about and interact with the world.
Lives of Faith
- Part 1: Two portraits of alternative religious
practice and religious diversity.
Identity, Race
& Society: How does our sense of ourselves
affect our lives; can we overcome entrenched stereotypes
& prejudice? These films explore those ideas.
Speak Your Peace
Youth Media Showcase: Come see what young people
can do when give the tools to create their own multimedia
projects. We hope the results surprise and inspire
you. We will also make information about local youth
media resources available at this program.
Art & Disability:
Art isn't only for the able. Sometimes the best way
to confront the things (and people) that make you
feel the most uncomfortable is to look even closer.
Struggles of
Modern Life: We all know life is hard, but
for some, the road to "getting it together"
is paved with obstacles like mental illness, addiction
& homelessness.
Evening Shorts:
Humanity in Wartime: We know what they say
about war; here are several visions of how war affects
different walks of life. (Parental Discretion Advised
- Graphic Content)
Lives of Faith
- Part 2: The story of a life of service inspired
and led by faith.
Rights, Reconciliation &
Justice: An amazing film
about crime, its many victims, and how collective
creativity can help us address some of the issues
we find the hardest to tackle.
