Documentaries (Worldwide):
Life Through A Lens
Directed by: Jeffrey Levenson & Ronete LevensonLife Through A Lens
Life Through a Lens follows Robert Zuckerman’s journey with APBD and how he has chosen to face it. Robert’s hope is to empower those living with the challenges, physical and otherwise, brought on by APBD and all debilitating diseases, to know and harness optimism and possibility in life.
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Runtime: 0:11:11
Screening: Saturday, Oct. 1
Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Theatre: ACC Theatre
Luciana and the Weavers—Treasures of the Heart
Directed by: Guillermo Bert & Anthony RauldLuciana and the Weavers—Treasures of the Heart
This short film documents the work of “Tesoros del Corazon,” a Mayan women’s weaving cooperative in the village of San Martin, Guatamala. Luciana is their spokewoman and co-founder, supported by the California-based organization Xela Aid. The film is part of a larger project–Encoded Textiles–launched by multi-media artist, Guillermo Bert, whose projects enlist the artistry of traditional weavers from throughout Native America combined with technology ‘portals’ woven into the tapestries, and are in turn activated by smartphones to take viewers into the filmic world of weaving communities.
Runtime: 0:10:23
Screening: Friday, Sept. 30
Time: 12:30PM-2:30PM
Theatre: City Hall
Mampi
Directed by: Robert MentovMampi
Mampi is a film about a girl in Kolkata who dreams of becoming a nurse and the hardships she faces while following her dreams.
Runtime: 0:03:31
Screening: Saturday, Oct. 1
Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Theatre: ACC Theatre
Pet Fooled
Directed by: Kohl HarringtonPet Fooled
An investigative exposé of the inner workings inside the commercial pet food industry, which has gone largely unchallenged until now.
Runtime: 1:10:00
Screening: Friday, Sept. 30
Time: 12:30PM-2:30PM
Theatre: City Hall
Starring Austin Pendleton
Directed by: Gene Gallerano & David H. HolmesStarring Austin Pendleton
Austin Pendleton is that quintessential character actor you might recognize. We follow Austin as he reflects on his life and craft, while his A-list peers discuss his vast influence, dogged determination, and what it means to be an original in today’s celebrity-obsessed world.
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Runtime: 0:19:00
Screening: Wednesday, Sept. 28
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Theatre: Lancer Auditorium
An Undeniable Voice
Directed by: Price Arana & Adam RothleinAn Undeniable Voice
Sam Harris, believed to be one of the youngest to survive the camps during the Holocaust, shares his amazing story of survival with philanthropist and activist Sharon Stone.
Runtime: 0:15:48
Screening: Saturday, Oct. 1
Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Theatre: ACC Theatre