A slate of films that explore the art of dance, the passion of music, and the power of poetry.
In this program
All Boys Aren't Blue
Directed by
Nathan Hale Williams
U.S.
2021
40 minutes
English
A dramatic reading of George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue," his "memoir-manifesto" about life as a young queer man of color.
Black.Matters
Directed by
Kyndra Kennedy
U.S.
2020
5 minutes
English
A visual protest about what's happening in America today.
I Mustache You
Directed by
Shara Ashley Zeiger
U.S.
2020
14 minutes
English
A neurotic woman finds an invitation to love and self-acceptance in this ode to silent-film comedies and slapstick cartoons.
Lines
Directed by
Claire Fleming
U.K.
2020
10 minutes
English
Poems written by six young prisoners are animated, revealing their stories, thoughts, fears, and hopes.
Martyrs, Badgers & Other Rodents
Directed by
Peter Bolte
U.S.
2021
4 minutes
No Dialogue
A music video for the Spermchurch song.
My Own
Directed by
Courtney Hope Therond
U.S.
2020
12 minutes
English
Bianca, a nonbinary person, struggles to find the place for gender fluidity within the rigid world of ballet.
On the Sidewalk, at Night
Directed by
Alexander Deland Jr.
U.S.
2020
9 minutes
English
On a sidewalk, at night, two young artists discover that they share more than just a moment.
Only a Child
Directed by
Simone Giampaolo
Switzerland
2020
6 minutes
English
A visual poem gives shape and color to the words spoken by 12-year-old Severn Suzuki at the United Nations' Rio Summit in 1992.
Rekonstruktio
Directed by
Pia Andell
Finland
2021
17 minutes
English
When two old friends meet to reminisce about their youth, they discover very different recollections of a school party at a hotel in 1982.
We Will Become Better
Directed by
Andzej Gavriss
Russia
2021
6 minutes
Russian
Two lovers are threatened by Russia’s anti-gay laws and mainstream homophobia.