Documentaries about the wide world brought home to you.
What’s My Name? Directed by Yuge Zhou 8:09 • China, United States • World Premiere WOMEN IN FILM Do you keep your name or change your name when immigrating to another country? In this playful exploration of pronunciation, cross-cultural identity, and the nuances of language, learn the real importance of a name and its declaration of ethnicity.
Within Me Directed by Sherlyn Reyes Zamora 15:21 • United States • Alabama Premiere WOMEN IN FILM, ALABAMA, LIFE & LIBERTY, STUDENT "Within Me" explores the adversity and resilience of a Mexican immigrant family in Alabama as each member reflects on how far they've come.
Freedom of the Press Directed by Pablo Quintero 5:00 • United States STUDENT A college professor turns to the printing press to process the weight of political turmoil as he creates prints that invite others to slow down, reflect, and reconnect in an overstimulated digital age.
Rolling Film, Rocking History: Al Maysles Captures the Beatles Directed by Bart Weiss 10:56 • United States Al Maysles tells the story of how he shot the Beatles coming to the USA for the first time.
The Day Is Not Lost Directed by Kay Hannahan 14:50 • Bulgaria • Southern US Premiere INTERNATIONAL As the call to prayer echoes throughout a village in Bulgaria's Rhodope mountains, a cold January day becomes a meditation on tradition and transformation high in this quiet observational documentary.
The Theory of Spice Directed by Gilly Barnes 7:28 • United States • Southern US Premiere WOMEN IN FILM Where does flavor come from? Journey across India, Sri Lanka, and Guatemala to examine the provenance, potency, history, and mythology of Ginger, Cinnamon, and Cardamom in this artistic documentary.
Zastava Brothers Directed by Pep Stojanovic 21:55 • United States • Alabama Premiere While the Yugo may have faded in popularity in the US, it has become a rallying passion for those from the former Yugoslavia where the little-car-that-could remains an integral part of memories and culture.
