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SHORTS: HILLWOOD
A: FRIDAY, MAR 4 / 7:15PM / BIG RAGTAG // B: SATURDAY, MAR 5 / 5:30PM / RHYNSBURGER // C: SUNDAY, MAR 6 / 2:45PM / WILLY WILSON
Q&A with Jack Weisman, Kathryn Hamilton, Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck, & Robert Machoian New perspectives come into focus with this selection of films that confront expectations. “In Flow of Words” (Dir. Eliane Esther Bots; 22 min.) brings three interpreters into the spotlight as they share their experiences working at the International Court of Justice. “Nuisance Bear” (Dirs. Jack Weisman & Gabriela Osio Vanden; 14 min.) tracks a polar bear as he makes the perilous journey through a town in Manitoba. “Our Ark” (Dirs. Deniz Tortum & Kathryn Hamilton; 12 min.) poses questions about artificiality and cultural preservation with a hypnotic essay form. “Last Days of August” (Dirs. Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck & Robert Machoian; 13 min.) paints a poignant portrait of the inhabitants of American towns forgotten by globalization. “You Can't Stop Spirit” (Dir. Vashni Korin; 16 min.) is a window into the world of the baby dolls of Mardi Gras as they prepare for the event. (CT)
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SHORTS: MACONDO
A: THURSDAY, MAR 3 / 4:30PM / RHYNSBURGER // B: FRIDAY, MAR 4 / 11:30AM / BIG RAGTAG // C: SATURDAY, MAR 5 / 2:30PM / WILLY WILSON
Q&A with Joey Izzo & Alan Sahin Global transmissions of variegated form exploring liminal spaces, dissociative states, and corrosive systems of power. In “You've Never Been Completely Honest” (Dir. Joey Izzo; 11 min.), an unheard tape is brought to life to tell the story of physical torture and brainwashing at a leadership and self-help seminar. “Abisal” (Dir. Alejandro Alonso; 30 min.) floats through an abandoned shipyard in Cuba, following men on board searching for signs of life. “Zigipouse” (Dir. Alan Sahin; 10 min.) observes the unlikely camaraderie found between colleagues on their smoke break. “Liberation Radio” (Dir. Esther Johnson; 14 min.) takes over the airwaves with broadcasts from American military deserters during the Vietnam War. In “Greetings from Myanmar” (Dirs. Sunniva Sundby & Andreas J. Riiser; 5 min), unsuspecting tourists enjoy a peaceful holiday while adjacent to genocide. (CT) 45
