Vito is a sweet little boy with Down syndrome, and this short documentary puts his energetic, jolly personality on full display as he interacts with his loving family. By showing Vito’s dignity and inherent value, Vito-Man tackles the difficult conversation that is the eradication of people with Down syndrome, proving that an extra chromosome should not be a death sentence.
An all-access documentary that follows Tom Izzo and the Michigan State men's basketball team when they return to the upper peninsula of Michigan to play an exhibition game against Izzo's alma mater - Northern Michigan University.
Through the voices of young people we learn about the Rap, Hip Hop and Urban Art scene in the municipality of Planadas, Tolima (Colombia), showing the genesis and flourishing of a group of young people who are working together for the construction of their own identity, from spaces of respect and love for the other, in a rural context.
It proposes a dialogue with the imaginaries of the women of the Bajo Cauca territory in the department of Antioquia, a territory that for decades is crossed by waves of violence, being a mining territory is believed to be a territory of men but also belongs to women, their stories are intertwined through a territory in dispute between armed groups, mining companies, heavy machinery and illicit crops. Mercury is a protagonist in this story, we find its traces in the bodies and the territory, mercury arrives through mining in the 70s and enters all spaces of everyday life, it gets into rivers, houses, pots and kitchens, in pregnant women and through food it reaches the territory of the uterus. With these changes in territorial dynamics we see the changes in pregnancies, care practices and what it means to be a mother.
A group of children from the village of Chire in Hatocorozal, Casanare take us into their community and daily life while they learn audiovisual communication tools. These resources venture them with cameras and microphones to make known their vision of the territory. Thanks to their imagination, creativity and ability to develop new skills, these children will raise their voice to the world and their own community, showing what a pijotero has to tell.
In Cañete there was a large movie theater in the center of town until the 1980s. At that time many things still worked. From a child's point of view, the short film transports us to an ordinary afternoon in Cañete, when people still happily went to the movies despite how difficult life was.
What motivated over 70 men to be involved in one of France's most shocking crimes? An examination of the awful crimes of Dominique Pelicot and asking what motivated over 70 men to be involved in one of the most horrific crimes in French legal history.
Four friends embark on their annual road trip, navigating real-life challenges that test their bond and reveal the strength of their bond, with the result revealed in front of the camcorder.
In a secluded village surrounded by forests and a river, an elderly beekeeper and a livestock farmer live alone, their lives shaped by tireless work and quiet harmony. Through one day in their hidden world, this documentary reveals the beauty and mystery of their bond with nature, far from the reach of modern life.
In the form of a documentary, this Final Year Coursework chronicles the career of Selma Light, a transgender woman, drag queen, and activist, a prominent voice in the LGBTQIA+ movement in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. The construction of the biographical narrative revisits key moments in Selma's career, such as when she traveled with theater companies, her first time as a drag queen, and her debut as a performance artist. Her personal life is also explored, from her childhood in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul to her acceptance of her gender identity. Her current work adds a new challenge to the struggle of the LGBTQIA+ community in the capital of Santa Catarina: she holds a public office, never before held by a trans person. She has the decision-making power to advance the struggle of the LGBTQIA+ community in the capital of Santa Catarina.
By delving into the life of the girl behind the fighter, Shadow Boxing illuminates the heart of a true warrior, showcasing her courage and resilience long before she enters the ring.