FRIDAY 10:30AM DOCUMENTARY SHORTS
in earth we trust
In Association with The Redford Center.
The mistrust between faith and science is the greatest hurdle in the battle against climate change, but in 2008, one man was on the cusp of changing this world. This is a documentary about the rise and fall of the man who nearly saved the planet, and what comes next.
Fifteen years ago Reverend Richard Cizik had the attention of 30 million Evangelical christians and was generating momentum for a faith-based moral obligation to care for the planet. This idea of ‘Creation Care’ was controversial, but Rev. Cizik was a media darling, popular with the youth – the face of the more reasonable modern-day Evangelical. Until one fateful interview changed his life. This is the story of how a man, set on changing the world, went from Vice President of one of the biggest religious organizations in America, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan, and one of TIME Magazine’s top 100 influential people, to a part-time Lyft (electric vehicle) driver almost overnight; the story of how his work continues to influence modern election campaigns; and ultimately, a story about finding common ground in a polarized world.
one more breath: Horses helping veterans heal
Veterans share deeply personal stories of trauma, resilience, and recovery in this powerful short documentary. When traditional approaches weren't enough, connection with horses offered a path toward healing, self-acceptance, and hope. Their stories highlight the life-changing impact of the horse-human bond in helping veterans find a way forward.
like father
A poignant look at the work of renowned children's author Richard Scarry as his son carries on the family legacy.
Bulgarian-American
In 1990, amid the economic instability after the fall of Communism, newlyweds Nelli and Boris Popov left their beloved Bulgaria for the United States with a 1-year-old baby in their arms and $100 in their pockets.
30 years later, from their home in Boston, their Americanized adult daughters ask to hear the whole story.
Combining rich archival footage with quirky, 2D paper animation, Bulgarianamerican is a love letter to Bulgaria, a bittersweet exploration of cultural assimilation, and an attestation to the capacity of a loving, equal partnership to get us through anything.
riding the waves of chaos
During the making of a skateboarding documentary, Rick an aspiring filmmaker and military veteran, struggles with the emotional turmoil of divorce and to make matters worse must now face the chaos of an unexpected health crisis with alarming implications.