SHORTS: PHYSICAL PURSUITS (2022)

84 min

Athletic feats and strong bonds build this program of physical pursuits across the globe. (Total Running Time: 84 MIN)

Shirampari: Legacies of the River | Director: Lucía Flórez
Set in the heart of the Amazon, a young Ashéninka boy must face his fears and catch a giant catfish, signaling his journey into manhood. (PERU, SPAIN, USA, 15 MIN)

A New Wave | Director: Sandra Winther
In love with the ocean, a father and son reflect on what it means to represent South Africa on the world stage as a professional surfer. (Denmark, South Africa, USA, 17 MIN)

Iron Sharpens Iron | Director: John Gallen
Competitors and rivals in the Paralympics, but teammates at home, these two athletes share their love of sport and admiration for each other. (USA, 11 MIN)

A Mouthful of Petrol | Director: Jess Kohl
After his father lost his legs in an accident, JayDee takes on the same sport as he comes of age and participates in his first banger racing event. (UNITED KINGDOM, 35 MIN)

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with several members of the filmmaking teams.

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