Screening Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Why More Black Americans Should Try Capoeira
Director Chinwe Oniah - USA - 9 min.
Chinwe Oniah, a student of capoeira, was initially drawn to the Afro-Brazilian art form for its martial arts and self-defense elements. But the art form that also combines dance, music, spirituality, history and philosophy quickly developed into something greater for her – a return to form, a return to self, and the discovery that capoeira is Black people’s cultural legacy, still thriving centuries after its beginnings.
Monarcas
Director Diana Larrea - USA - 13 min.
The story of two Guatemalan day laborers in Homestead, FL whose fight against wage theft in their community takes them on a journey of personal transformation.
Fierro
Director Edward Tyndall - USA - 29 min.
Richard Fierro, the Army veteran credited with stopping the Club Q mass shooter, recounts the life experiences that led up to his heroic actions. Fierro’s bold insights on diversity, courage, and unity remind us what it takes to make America a beacon of hope for all.
The Orchestra Chuck Built
Director Christopher Stoudt - USA - 23 min.
In 2016, the League of American Orchestras conducted a study that revealed a shocking statistic: only 1.8% of the professional orchestra workforce in the US is Black. From an old church rec room in the inner city of Los Angeles, former lawyer-turned-conductor Chuck Dickerson is on a mission to change that.
Barullo
Director Ruth Zapico Mancebo - USA - 7 min.
In "Barullo," the essence of unique human experiences takes center stage. While physical constants define our world, life's moments are ever-changing, shaped by unpredictable variables and circumstances. This film captures the essence of life's fleeting nature, demonstrating the freedom found in music, the connection with others, and the beauty of nature. Through the shared purpose of enjoyment, dance, and unity, "Barullo" celebrates the transient yet profound moments that allow souls to soar, bringing individuals together in a shared, exhilarating dance of existence.
home
Directors Sue Schroeder, Adam Larsen - USA - 30 min.
home embodies universes of thought and feeling, huddled together in a finite space. home, the entwined vision and collaboration of Adam Larsen (filmmaker) and Sue Schroeder (dancemaker), exists within a metaphorical context, connecting the foundations of human existence — home, the body and nature — as inextricably linked, and acts as a record of a search for truth and the native beauty of reality.
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349 Decatur Street Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30312, United States
Join us Friday, March 22, 2024 at Limelight for the Atlanta Microshort Film Festival. 80 films all are screening. All films are under 6 minutes!
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