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Southern Features

17 BLOCKS

Film 17 BLOCKS Directed by Davy Rothbart The Sanfords struggle with addiction, poverty, and gun violence when an unexpected tragedy leads to a journey of…
US Features

CHANGING THE GAME

Film CHANGING THE GAME Directed by Michael Barnett Transgender high school athletes from across the country challenge the boundaries and perceptions of fairness and discrimination.
US Features

CIRCUS OF BOOKS

Film CIRCUS OF BOOKS Directed by Rachel Mason Karen and Barry Mason are the typical American parents — with the exception of operating an infamous LA…
International Features

ONE CHILD NATION

Film ONE CHILD NATION Directed by Jialing Zhang, Nanfu Wang After becoming a mother director Nanfu Wang explores the ripple effect of China’s devastating One Child Policy.
Southern Features

SEADRIFT

Film SEADRIFT Directed by Tim Tsai A Gulf Coast community is haunted by racist tensions from 40 years ago, when a Vietnamese refugee shot…
Shorts Programs

SHORTS PROGRAM: HSDFF SCREENING COMMITTEE PRESENTS

Program SHORTS PROGRAM: HSDFF SCREENING COMMITTEE PRESENTS Favorites from the Screening Committee of 2019 In Person: Film Subject, Bruce Franks Jr. with St. Louis Superman 
US Features

THE APOLLO

Film THE APOLLO Directed by Roger Ross Williams The Apollo Theater influenced pop culture more than any other entertainment venue, serving as a launchpad for myriad…
International Features

YOUR TURN

Film YOUR TURN Directed by Eliza Capai With kinetic energy and infectious empowerment, three young Brazilian activists fight for education and affordable transportation.