free to be free

Documentary Shorts: American B-Sides

107 minutes 6 films

In this program
free to be free

#Free to Be Free — "That's How God Created Us": The Story of Louisiana HB 382

Directed by
Damien D. Smith
U.S.
2021
25 minutes
English

An exploration of the heavy social, economic, and health implications that many Black women face because of their hair.

groundhog town

Groundhog Town

Directed by
David Phillip Zucker
U.S.
2021
22 minutes
English

Residents of Punxsutawney, Penn., confront the uncertainty of Groundhog Day during the pandemic.

memorial

Memoria(l)

Directed by
Ian Kelly
U.S.
2021
9 minutes
English

The story of when Chicago police killed 10 striking steelworkers on Memorial Day, 1937.

more than a medal

More Than a Medal

Directed by
Alexander J. Goldstein & Clark Slater
U.S.
2022
30 minutes
English

A group of veteran researchers work to honor the millions of diverse soldiers who never received the recognition they deserved.

other 700 club

The (Other) 700 Club

Directed by
Araque Blanco
U.S.
2022
10 minutes
English

A loose community of delivery workers discuss their beliefs, goals, and motivations while waiting for their next job.

slice of paradise

A Slice of Paradise

Directed by
Liam Gage Tangum
U.S.
2022
11 minutes
English

The story of the final few sand-green golf courses left in Kansas.