Posts in 'Film'

To support "Here and Now," which tells the story of a random encounter with an old high school acquaintance that compels Kim, a college student and aspiring scientist, to harness a strange new ability she hopes will help her make a romantic connection.

To support "Don’t Fall Too Far," which delves into the emotional journey of a group of fathers who guide their sons into the perilous world of boxing. It explores the deep bonds forged in and out of the ring, and the sacrifices the fathers make to protect their children from the very community that shaped their own lives.

To support "Justice for Matt," which uplifts the fight for public safety for Black LGBTQIA people. The documentary follows a tenacious young woman who, over three years, becomes a co-investigator and close ally to the detective investigating the gruesome murder of her 26-year-old gay brother. The case marked the first time Prince George's County used forensic genetic genealogy to solve a cold case.

To support "Joy Bank," a feature-length documentary that follows three Black women in Philadelphia as they fight for healthy pregnancies.

To support "Made in the USA," a feature-length documentary that blends personal stories of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) working class within a historical context and asks: Who is the American working class? The film invites viewers to interrogate mainstream narratives about the American working class.

To support "Abolition Conversations," a call to envision a prison-free future and imagine restorative alternatives in a country addicted to mass incarceration. Through a series of interviews, community stewards, artists, activists, and people impacted by mass incarceration will share stories about their work building safer and more caring communities.

To support "Bumpa," a documentary that uses Afro-Caribbean dance, whining, and Black American dance styles to analyze respectability politics, pressures to accommodate whiteness, and criticism of sexual expression imposed on Black people.

To support "The Fight for Chinatown," which documents the youth in Philadelphia’s Chinatown as they fight to prevent the development of a basketball arena in the historic neighborhood while reflecting on the legacy of activists who came before them to protect and preserve their communities."

To support "Ayiana Viviana: The Chaos of Surviving," a documentary about Philadelphia-based emerging abstract artist, Ayiana Viviana. The film explores her journey of overcoming life's obstacles, how she channeled her experiences into her artwork, and her transformation into a more authentic and self-assured version of herself.

To support "Melting Pot," which tells the story of teenagers from different walks of life who are forced to spend time together but soon discover their differences make them more alike than they thought.