Sunday, September 23

Rodriguez Room

12:00   :   Training Daze : DocuFest Shorts

2:00     :   Lace Bite

3:30     :   The Queen Has No Crown

5:00     :   With Her

6:10     :   La gueule de l'emploi (The Job)    

8:00     :   Kelly

9:00     :   The First Season

Goodson Yard

8:30      :  Nefarious: Merchant of Souls     

10:15    :  Decadence: Decline of The Western World      

Silenced Voices,

Quiet Voices in the aftermath of war

(125m, U S A) dir. by Tadeusz Fundalinskii

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This film portrays the intimate and often emotional reflections of the parents of eight soldiers who were killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The parents are from New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, representing a significant cross section of the U.S. The parents share with the viewer the character of their child, their child's decision to enlist in the armed forces, the changes in their child, their last contacts with their child, how they received the news of their child's death, and how they managed to cope with their loss.

Thursday, September 20 at 5:30 pm in the Rodriguez Room

THE ACTIVISTS:

War, Peace, and Politics in the Streets

(62m, U S A)     dir. by Melody Weinstein

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This documentary film is a study of the lives of activists in the anti-war movement. Through the lens of several well-known activists and dynamic organizations, this film investigates the different types of activism and the personal experiences that bring these people together to create a movement. The film was shot between June 2008 and March 2010, in Washington DC, New York, Colorado, Atlanta, and Minnesota. The film draws upon 120 hours of footage and interviews to paint a comprehensive and intimate picture of the world of activism.

Thursday, September 20 at 7:45 pm in the Rodriguez Room

End of the Road:

How Money Became Worthless

(56m, Australia) dir. by Tim Delmastro

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End of the Road is a documentary film that chronicles the global financial collapse. Told in an entertaining and easy to follow style, the film tells the story of how the world came to be in such a state, from the seeds sown after WW2, to the current troubles facing us today, and to the possible future that may await us all.

Some of the world's top economic minds share the hidden tale behind the mishandling of the world's finances, give insight into how bad policy and a flawed monetary system joined together to create a catastrophe, as well as sharing their own personal advice on how the average person can best prepare for their financial future.

Thursday, September 20 at 9:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

A Noble Lie: Oklahoma City 1995

(120m, U S A) dir. by James Lane

The 1995 bombing in Oklahoma City was a direct blow to the heart of America. 168 people were killed, including nineteen children. For those watching the nightly news, terrorism had come home. Following the bombing, countless victims' family members, survivors, rescuers, and ordinary Americans, have questioned the official accounts about that fateful day.

A Noble Lie is the culmination of years of research and documentation conducted by journalists, scholars, and ordinary citizens. Often risking their personal safely, they have gathered evidence which threatens to expose the startling reality of what exactly occurred at 9:02 am on April 19, 1995 in Oklahoma City.

Utilizing footage and eyewitness testimony, previously unseen, A Noble Lie will change forever the way you look at the true nature of terrorism.

Thursday, September 20 at 10:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

The Woman Who Wasn't There

(65m, U S A)     dir. by Angelo J. Guglielmo, Jr.

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A psychological thriller that goes inside the mind of history's most infamous 9/11 survivor. Tania Head s tale of escape from the World Trade Center was astounding. She rose to national prominence when she became President of the World Trade Center Survivors' Network. In a series of stunning interviews, she recounted her journey in chilling detail. There was just one problem: Tania Head was never in the Twin Towers on 9/11 and her entire story was an invention of her prodigious imagination.

Thursday, September 20 at 8:30 pm at Goodson Yard

Shenandoah

(97m, U S A) dir. by David Turnley

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An epic feature documentary about a coal mining town with a proud immigrant heritage, once pivotal in fueling America's industrial revolution and today in decline and struggling to survive and retain its identity, soul and values - all of which were dramatically challenged when four of the town's white, star football players were charged in the beating death of an undocumented Mexican immigrant named Luis Ramirez. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Turnley's most personal work creates a deeply felt portrait of a working class community, and the American Dream on trial.

Thursday, September 20 at  9:45 pm in Goodson Yard

The Clean Bin Project

(77m, Canada) dir. by Grant Baldwin

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Is it possible to live completely waste free? Partners Jen and Grant go head to head in a comedic battle to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least amount of garbage in an entire year. Their light-hearted competition is set against a compelling examination of the sobering problem of waste in our 'throw-away' society. Featuring interviews with renowned artist and TED lecturer, Chris Jordan and marine pollution expert, Captain Charles Moore, The Clean Bin Project presents the serious topic of waste reduction with optimism, humor, and inspiration for individual action.

Friday, September 21 at 8:40 pm in the Rodriguez Room

kART Across America

(83m, U S A) dir. by Jeremy Make, Andy Raney

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In 2008, two childhood friends from Colorado embarked on a 100-day, 6,000-mile journey around America asking people, 'What's your art?' And they did it all by golf kart. kART Across America explores what it means to be an artist in the United States, uncovering culture and creativity at 30mph. Though the golf kart broke down nearly every day, Jeremy Make and Andy Raney were determined to meet artists from all walks of life — from three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee to needle-felting craftswoman Jenna Catsos. But it's the journey of uncovering your own art that's often more elusive.

Friday, September 21 10:20 pm in the Rodriguez Room

How to Make it in Filmmaking

(57m, U S A) dir. by Shanna Maurizi

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'How to Make it in Filmmaking' is the story of irrepressibly ambitious Brooklyn director Ari Taub, and the community that surrounds him. His strategy to get noticed by Hollywood is to make a war movie, period accurate, in three languages. So he embarks on a ten-year odyssey of guerrilla filmmaking, along the way confronting cultural ideas of success and how one should (and shouldn't) achieve it.

Friday, September 21 at 8:45 pm in Goodson Yard

A-Town

(52m, U S A)     dir. by Chris Brinlee Jr.

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A-Town is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the late Alex Townsend, who lived fast and died young. The film documents his life through the stories of others, and concludes with the A-Town Get Down, an annual music festival in Savannah, Georgia, that was founded in his honor.

Saturday, September 22 at 3:50 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Face 2 Face

(110m, U S A) dir. by Katherine Brooks

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After major surgery, Katherine found herself feeling isolated and alone. Spending her days on Facebook, Katherine noticed she had 5,000 virtual friends, but had not had a hug in over a month. Struck with the idea that it takes more than a friend request to be a friend, she posted the status update: the first 50 people who say YES...I'm coming to your city to meet you face to face.

Within 9 minutes, Katherine had her 50.

Funded solely by 846 backers on Kickstarter, in the summer of 2011, Katherine set out on a journey that would change her life and those around her.

Saturday, September 22 at 5:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death & Technology

(80m, U S A) dir. by Tiffany Shlain

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Have you ever faked a restroom trip to check your email? Or become so overwhelmed that you just unplugged from it all? In this funny, eye-opening, and inspiring film, Director Tiffany Shlain takes audiences on an exhilarating roller coaster ride to discover what it means to be connected in the 21st century. From founding The Webby Awards to being a passionate advocate for The National Day of Unplugging, Shlain's love/hate relationship with technology serves as the springboard for a thrilling exploration of modern life...and our interconnected future. After centuries of declaring independence, perhaps its time to declare our interdependence instead.

Saturday, September 22 at 7:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Reconvergence

(83m, Peru, U S A) dir. by Edward Tyndall

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Reconvergence offers an epic rumination on the nature of modern human existence, identity, and consciousness from the perspectives of four distinct characters: a naturalist, a neuroscientist, a poet and a historian. The combination of their separate journeys creates a rich tapestry that weaves together several complex facets of the existential dilemma.

This psychotropic documentary tackles its subject matter with an ethereal style and visual flair. Director Edward Tyndall’s elegant orchestration of the film is a perfect match for David Lowery’s magnificent cinematography. The result is a rich and exhilarating movie-going experience that opens up the viewer to distinctive ideas and new ways of thinking about humanity and our place in the universe.

Saturday, September 22 at 10:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines

(60m, U S A) dir. by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan

WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, WONDER WOMEN! looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation. WONDER WOMEN! goes behind the scenes with Lynda Carter, Lindsay Wagner, comic writers and artists, and real-life superheroines such as Gloria Steinem, Kathleen Hanna and others, who offer an enlightening and entertaining counterpoint to the male-dominated superhero genre.

Saturday, September 22 at 8:40 pm in Goodson Yard

FunkJazz Kafe: Diary Of A Decade (The Story Of A Movement)

(134m, U S A) by Jason Orr

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Narrated by Chuck D, this film is the story of a cultural legend as told by the innovators of an important, and sometimes overlooked, era in Black culture. Spanning the late 19880's through the early 2000's, this story goes deep into the fabric of soul music, it's definitions, it's pioneers, it's offspring, it's movements, the challenges with the commercial music industry and the evolution of the FunkJazz Kafe, a music and arts movement /festival born out of Atlanta's diverse musical heritage. The film covers the decade when Atlanta's underground music scene became established on the world stage and a new generation of soul singers and musicians emerged. Appearances by Cornel West, Cee Lo Green, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, George Clinton, Roy Ayers and many others.

Saturday, September 22 at 9:45 pm in Goodson Yard

Lace Bite

(68m, Canada) dir. by Sharron Bates

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To make good on a promise to a dying friend, Val Skelly convinced 39 women to put their lives on hold for 10 days to break the world record for the longest ice hockey game ever played. Little did they know what 243 hours in skates would feel like or how battered their bodies and minds would be.  Witness the journey of these remarkable women in a fascinating and inspirational behind-the-scenes look at the game. At the 11th hour, when players broke down and lost their way, they were held up by the same cystic fibrosis community they inspired.

A heart-warming story of community, a love of hockey, and the passion to make a difference.

Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

The Queen Has No Crown

(82m, Israel) dir. by Tomer Heymann

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'The Queen Has No Crown' is a poignant meditation on family, loss, and the mental maps of homelessness. The film navigates the intimate lives of 5 brothers and their mother, as they experience the pains of exile and the joys of family bonding. Three of the Heymann sons take their families and leave Israel, one after the other, for “better” lives in America. They fulfill their dreams, but shatter those of their mother. A divorcee, she is left alone in Israel with her two bachelor sons—one straight and one gay.

Sunday, September 23 at 3:30 pm in the Rodriguez Room

With Her

(54m, France, U S A)  dir. by Laurent Morlet

Meet five members of the most serious and renowned Marilyn Monroe`s fan club: Marilyn Remembered. Greg, the creator and President of club since 1982. Mikael, who moved to the US at age 14 because of Marilyn.  Susan, Marilyn`s most famous impersonator who “lives” with Marilyn 24 hours a day. Scott, who owns a beautiful collection of Marilyn`s memorabilia and clothing. And Monica, a 16 year old aspiring actress and the youngest member of the group.  As Marilyn`s most dedicated fans, this is a tale of their constant fight to preserve and perpetuate their idol's legacy. 50 years after her actual death, Marilyn will never really die.

Sunday, September 23 at 5:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

La gueule de l'emploi (The Job)

(95m, France) dir. by Didier Cros

Ten job seekers. Two days to distinguish themselves and rise to the top. All for a single opening. What started as a simple job interview quickly becomes a brutal test of both professional skills and mental fortitude. The questions are never random and the answers are always prepared. The recruiters lay traps and the applicants try to dance around them. Just trying to make a living, these people are spared nothing : role play, aptitude tests, provocation and competition with each other. Everyone knows the rules of the game. But what do recruiters expect when they put you under pressure? Just what are they looking for when they ask about a candidate's enthusiasm and motivation? An ability to adapt or a willingness to submit?

Sunday, September 23 at 6:10 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Kelly

(50m, U S A) dir. by James Stenson

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Meet 16 year old, transgender adolescent Kelly Van Ryan, who left her rural origins and was quickly thrust into a survival struggle that often typifies the quest for stardom in Los Angeles.  Kelly confronts addiction, charges for drugs and prostitution, dwindling financial resources and clientele, and eventually homelessness. She revisits her hometown at the climax of her Hollywood misfortune, and must face the life and family she left behind. Kelly’s tale is one of survival at all costs. She demonstrates just how far one will travel to escape intolerance and pain. Through her travails, we see the tremendous, and at times tragically misguided lengths to which one will go in search of happiness, success, and love.

Sunday, September 23 at 8:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

The First Season

(83m, U S A) dir. by Rudd Simmons

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Paul and Phyllis van Amburgh, embracing the traditional American values essential to life on the small farm (honest toil, thrift, and dedication to family) take their life savings and buy a defunct dairy. With three children and a fourth on the way and armed only with their principles and determination, they fight to defy the odds and become full time farmers.

Through an intimate, cinema verite style, THE FIRST SEASON bears witness to the Van Amburghs' struggle to build their version of the American dream despite never-ending labor, financial ruin, and the harsh reality of dairy farming THE FIRST SEASON portrays the story of the small, family farmer -- once the iconic centerpiece of the American experience -- fighting to remain viable in the modern world.

Sunday, September 23 at 9:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Nefarious: Merchant of Souls

(96m, U S A) dir. by Benjamin Nolot

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From the very first scene, Nefarious ushers you into the nightmare of sex trafficking. When you see a woman being dragged to the 'breaking grounds', you will feel her despair. You will follow beside her as she is beaten, stripped naked, then sold to the highest bidder. After she's auctioned off, she's taken to a location where she will be sold night after night. This sober look into modern-day slavery is designed to explore this horrific issue and uncovers the shocking truth that people are being sold in sex markets in some of the world's most 'developed' countries. Nefarious brings an array of experts from around the globe, lending their insights in a desperate attempt to find an answer to the crisis of the day.

Sunday, September 23 at 8:30 pm in Goodson Yard

Decadence:

Decline of The Western World

(106m, Australia) dir. by Pria Viswalingam

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In an age where film and television races to the lowest common denominator with forced scripts and reality shows that are mind numbingly repetitive - offering fairy floss between commercial breaks - here is an intelligent visual essay that's a little deeper, dense and difficult in a good way because it is relevant to us and our lives here in the Western World. While there have been many old books and recent column inches about the 'end of the West', those offerings take a familiar politico/economic view rather than a bigger cultural one. This film reflects upon who we are as the West enters the cultural crossroads of the 'Asian century'. A report card on what defines us, what we've done best but mainly, what will we be our great undoing - the triumph of merchant values.

Sunday, September 23 at 10:15 pm in Goodson Yard

An Interesting Man: DocuFest Shorts

109 min.

Friday, September 21 at 5:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Indian Elvis

(5m, U S A) sub. by Sterlin Harjo, Matt Leach

A Choctaw Elvis impersonator, Fancy Dancer, and flute player explains why he chooses to live life the way he does.

3JahLove7

(7m, U S A) dir. by Jennifer Crystal Chien

Meet street preacher Leyland E. George whose recorded messages and musical selections are regularly heard around the neighborhood as he conducts his unique sermons.

If Himmler Played Guitar

(11m, United Kingdom) dir. by Andy Taylor Smith

As his fascination with reenacting grew, Jon discovered his uncanny resemblance to one of history's most nefarious characters.

Hviezda  (The Star)

(20m, Slovakia) dir. by Andrej Kolencik

A 55-year-old welder falls in love with acting when he gets the lead role in a theatrical adaptation of the worst movie of all time, Plan 9 From Outer Space.

Wild Dogs

(11m, Singapore) dir. by Saravanan Sambasivam

A street busker defies Singapore’s prerequisites and lives his life on his own terms, leaving his worries and unpleasant memories behind and immersing into his love for music.

The Tobacco King

(21m, U S A) dir. by Daniel Koehler

White farmer George Botha cultivates a new livelihood in Zambia with his tobacco crop, but confronts all-too-familiar problems as he and his 200-strong workforce clash.

No Relation

(7m, Canada)     dir. by Kieran Dick

Within his writings, science fiction author Philip K. Dick often posed the question, 'What is real?' In this short experimental documentary, filmmaker Kieran Dick asks 'What is real and how do you capture it?'

For Better Or For Worse

(7m, Netherlands) dir. by Victor Vroegindeweij

Follow actor Carel Struycken, who rose to fame playing iconic 'freaks' in pop culture (The Adams Family, Twin Peaks) on his voyage of 'the best that civilization has to offer'  

The Hood & The Collar

(20m, Ireland) dir. by Paddy Hayes

Belfast, 1971. IRA man Francie McGuigan is captured and British army captors place a hood over his head, beat and torture him. But McGuigan has other plans, he's going to escape.

And We’re Off! : DocuFest Shorts

97 min.

Friday, September 21 at 7:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Hollywood Express

(10m, U S A) dir. by Derek Frank

In 2007 there were over 35 video stores in Boston. Today there are 3. This is a portrait of Hollywood Express, one of the last video stores left.

Extras Needed

(28m, U S A) dir. by Logan Myers

Welcome to filmmaking hell. Filled with concussions, insane rednecks, fights, actors walking out mid production, and death threats.

Cardboard Titanics

(10m, U S A) dir. by Sam Frazier, Jr.

Delusional people build, row, and race boats made solely of cardboard and duck tape in an insane effort to recapture the American dream.

Urban Outlaw

(32m, Canada) dir. by Tamir (a.k.a MOS) Moscovici

A portrait of Magnus Walker, the rebel Porsche customizer who turned a hobby into an obsession, and an obsession into a successful business.

Walking Without Limits

(10m, U S A) dir. by Steph Segler

Doctors told Cheyene Joslin that he would never walk. At 20, Cheyene is proving them wrong.

The Battle of the Jazz Guitarist

(7m, U S A) dir. by Mark Columbus

A son makes a tribute documentary about his once famous jazz guitarist father giving great insight into the artist father-son relationship, and the crash of the American Dream.

We Are You, Too: DocuFest Shorts

101 min.

Friday, September 21 at 9:45 pm in Goodson Yard

There is No Place for You Here

(16m, U S A) dir. by Elliott Balsley , Haley Quartarone

In the center of Ghana's gold industry, a 15-year-old boy struggles to escape the dangerous cycle of illegal mining, with help from a local NGO and a concerned radio host.

Wadumbah

(7m, Australia) dir. by James Webb

An uplifting and hectic look at one day in the life of the Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance Group.

Outsider at Home

(17m, U S A) dir. by Hyunmin Danny Lee

Follow Asian American filmmaker Danny Lee, as he searches for reasons why Hollywood continues to depict Asian American stereotypically in movies and on television.

We Are Still Here

(8m, U S A) dir. by Sterlin Harjo, Matt Leach

In this documentary, filmmakers Matt Leach and Sterlin Harjo explore the rare language of the Yuchi and the attempts being made to revive the ancient tongue.

Espectadores

(15m, Spain)     dir. by Roger Villarroya

Those who attend a public spectacle.

So Far From Me

(20m, U S A) dir. by Daniel Sitts, Alex Cunningham

Rather than clinging to the sameness that the gay marriage campaign promotes, Isabel’s family embraces the difference that queer people feel every day.

Expressions of Hope

(18m, U S A) dir. by Karlem Sivira, Kelsey Greene

Follow two children, who are nonverbal and cannot sign with their hands, as they learn how to use various forms of assistive technology and modes of communication.

Inside the Exit Door : DocuFest Shorts

102 min.

Saturday, September 22 at 12:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Ending In 6 Minutes

(7m, Australia) dir. by Peter Slee

What are you hiding? What have you left unsaid? With only 6 minutes left, this is your chance.

Sanjiban

(7m, U S A) dir. by Ben Pender-Cudlip

Sanjiban has just passed away and his body is about to return to the earth, but he lives on in his twin brother and his eccentric, artistic films.

Mijo (My Son)

(10m, U S A) dir. by Chithra Jeyaram

An evocative portrayal of a mother and child's intimate relationship in the midst of life altering medical events.

Come on Down and Pick Me Up

(9m, U S A) dir. by Nicholas Corrao, Jonathan Bougher

A man within weeks of dying from terminal liver disease works to escape the devastating reality of his disease while raising eternal questions of life, mortality and the true purpose of art.

Two Sides of the Moon: The Honor Killing of Hatun Aynur Surucu

(33m, Germany, U S A) dir. by David Gould

The story of a Kurdish woman caught between two cultures who is murdered by her own brother in another senseless and brutal honor killing.  

Rocky Flats: Legacy

(23m, U S A) dir. by Scott Bison

For years former nuclear workers from Rocky Flats Plant have been fighting to obtain compensation for work-related illnesses including cancer, beryllium disease, and other chronic illnesses. And for years the workers have waited.

Solo, Piano - NYC

(5m, U S A) dir. by Anthony Sherin

A 5-minute film of the last 24 hours of a once-wanted piano.

Prayers for Peace

(8m, U S A) dir. by Dustin Grella

Pastels on a slate chalkboard underscore life's impermanence as the artist confronts the memory of his younger brother killed in Iraq.

If You Build It: DocuFest Shorts

101 min.

Saturday, September 22 2:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

Carbon for Water

(22m, U S A) dir. by Evan Abramson

An introduction to the inspiring people who have created an innovative solution for improving the health of millions of Kenyans and the environment in which they live.

A Roof for My Country

(16m, Haiti) dir. by Richard Burns

Nine American teenagers learn a life-lesson about happiness from the impoverished spiritual Haitians during a mission trip to build three houses in a rural Haitian village.

Bittersweet

(19m, Ghana, Netherlands) dir. by Peter Bicknell, Andrew Kappel

Meet the Conservation Alliance, who train cocoa farmers in Western Africa how to grow and cultivate the crop without damaging the environment or themselves.

The Dream They Carry

(19m, Switzerland) dir. by Micha Hilliard

More than 20'000 Nepalese migrant laborers journey to North India to work construction jobs in hopes of a brighter future. For most of them, such hopes have yet to materialize.

Invention At Work

(25m, U S A)     dir. by Jill Drew

Seth Drew, a high school student from Washington, DC, learns how a good idea can take you places you never imagined and bond you to people you otherwise would never have met.

Love Fest: DocuFest Shorts

98 min.

Saturday, September 22 at 8:30 pm in the Rodriguez Room

The Relationship Doctrine of Don Blanquito

(7m, U S A) dir. by Roger Nygard

Rapper Don Blanquito, who is taking Brazil by storm, reveals his controversial, brash, insightful philosophies on relationships, sex, love, and marriage.

Sex on Wheels

(19m, Canada) dir. by Amanda Feder

Sex on Wheels is a lighthearted story of one woman's quest for love on a bicycle.

Chase

(13m, U S A) dir. by Malia Bruker

A playful reaction to the absurdity of corporate marketing and a heartfelt yearning for simpler ways of communicating.

26 & Never Been Kissed

(27m, U S A)     dir. by Sarah Choi

26-year-old filmmaker challenges herself to conquer her fear of relationships to go on a date for the first time in her life. As she battles with the issues of self-image and cynicism to find romance, she finds herself morphing into a more confident and radiant woman.

Far From You

(10m, Australia) dir. by Kacie Anning

An examination the tyranny of distance, and the idea that we are all homesick, and often it's for the past.

Stepping Out?

(22m, U S A) dir. by Yaminah McKessey

An insightful exploration into issues facing African American women who choose to date White men.

Something to Think About: DocuFest Shorts

70 min.

Saturday, September 22 at 8:00 pm in Goodson Yard

Caves: The Social Underground

(10m, U S A) dir. by Jennifer Bird

The lure of caving brings people together in a special camaraderie that is not found above the ground.

Two Fish

(8m, Turkey, U S A) dir. by Joe Cunningham

Follow Dr. Andy Danylchuk to Turkey to experience the current craze for bluefin tuna ranching, which may be pushing these animals to extinction.

After The Wave

(16m, United Kingdom, Japan) dir. by Alex Emanuel

Soshi Yamaguchi, returning to his hometown for the first time since the 2011 Japanese tsunami, is eager to assess the physical and emotional impact the disaster has had on his friends and family.

Vinterlys (Winter Light)

(25m, Norway) dir. by Skule Eriksen

After weeks of low autumn light, the sun sinks below the horizon and stays there during the depth of winter. But the scarce light has its subtle beauty, as it falls on people's everyday life as well as the unique Arctic landscape.

Anew

(11m, U S A) dir. by Adam Steel

Rose Tourje quits her job and sets out on a mission to preserve and redirect discarded furniture from our over-flowing landfills to the interiors of charities and non-profits all over the world.

Training Daze : DocuFest Shorts

118 min.

Sunday, September 23 at 12:00 pm in the Rodriguez Room

WestWorld

(9m, United Kingdom) dir. by Geraint Owen Evans

In July 2011, five Cornish Skateboarders rode together for the first time in 20 years since making their own skateboarding video, WestWlorld about the Cornish Skate Community in the 1990s.

Senior Moments

(20m, Aruba, U S A) dir. by Aaron Hose

Two senior softball teams. Thousands of miles apart. United on a field where it's never too late to make new friends.

Anton Von Ostendorf

(5m, U S A) dir. by Matt Leach, sterlin harjo

Meet trapeze artist and father, Anton Von Ostendorf, who, even when flying through the air, is looking to settle down.

Horns. Bells. Whistles.

(27m, U S A)     dir. by Sharon Mooney

Meet Dorothy Schultz - writer, human resources office worker, and Muay Thai fighter who spends all of her vacation time driving through the Midwest, fighting in gyms, seedy bars and hotels.

Parkour Soul

(13m, U S A) dir. by John Vasey

A revealing inside look at parkour's positive impact on the 'personal lives' of young traceurs.

The Art of Fighting

(12m, Australia) dir. by Gavain Browne

Carrying childhood memories and a battered photograph of Bruce Lee, an Afghan refugee is on the cusp of pursuing his lifelong dream.

Trial and Error

(16m, U S A) dir. by Max Kutner

Meet Dewey Bozella, a man who spent 26 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, a year after his exoneration as he struggles to become a professional boxer.

Bent Out Of Shape

(14m, Canada) dir. by Catharine Parke

A mountain biker struggles to recover from a spinal cord injury after a bad accident.

CreationismS : DocuFest Shorts

125 min.

Saturday, September 22 at 9:30 pm

Graffiti Fine Art

(37m, Brazil) dir. by Jared Levy

65 graffiti writers from all over the world participating in the 'Graffiti Fine Art' exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil were asked if their work hanging in the museum, is even graffiti at all.

We Created This

(25m, U S A) dir. by Andrew Fedynak

The state of the world seen through the eyes of artists, musicians, and other travelers who discuss art, life, and their place in the global community.

One Little Bird

(6m, U S A) dir. by Jennifer Crystal Chien

Illustrator Patricia Raubo discusses her artistic influences, including Polish children's stories and turn-of-the-century illustrators. She is accompanied by her pet parrotlet, Phoebe.

Tina Mion - Behind the Studio Door

(24m, U S A)     dir. by David Herzberg

An unobstructed view of the unique artist Tina Mion, whose art can be dark, or light and whimsical, or at times both.

Humble The Poet

(12m, U S A)     dir. by Brendan Nahmias

Take a ride inside the mind of Humble as he navigates the line between two cultures, aiming to define himself as a hi-hop artist, while reconciling his identity as a modern Sikh.

Interaction with Technology

(4m, U S A) dir. by Nick Noyes, Erica Hill

'Interaction with Technology' is a brief synopsis of the street artist Skullphone's trajectory from the streets to the gallery and everything in between.

Slam

(5m, U S A) dir. by Dexter Marsh-taylor

Witness the art of spoken word and the talented poets involved.

American Hand

(12m, U S A) dir. by jonathan Walley

Witness the spirit of the American Craftsmen Michael Hartery, a musician and Luther that specializes in restoring and repairing the double bass in Boston MA.

DocuFest Atlanta - documentary shorts program:

DocuFest Atlanta

September 20  -  23, 2012

scroll down for entire 2012 schedule.

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