SHORTS: SHE STORIES

SHORTS: SHE STORIES

Shorts Programs

86 min

Online Screening

Films from and about women. (TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 86 MIN)

Making the Case | Director: Jennifer Callahan

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, for whom legal arguments are daily currency, examines her handbags, revealing a corner of a mind that has argued and won historic cases. (USA, 10 MIN)

First Move | Director: Arielle Edelman

A Washington Heights elementary school chess team attends the country’s largest scholastic chess tournament in Nashville, Tennessee. (USA, 15 MIN)

Pam | Director: Amit Lerner

Pam, a 73-year-old retired New York City school teacher, defies stereotypes of growing older as she prepares for her annual tap, ballet, and jazz recital. (USA, 12 MIN)

The Water Walker | Director: James Burns

Anishinaabe water activist Autumn Peltier travels from Manitoulin Island, Ontario to New York City to address the United Nations. (Canada, 13 MIN)

Just Hold On | Directors: Sam Davis, Rayka Zehtabchi

7-year-old sheep riding champion Marlie McDonald is a symbol of resilience and vigor. (USA, 7 MIN)

The Heart Still Hums | Directors: Savanah Leaf, Taylor Russell

Five women fight for their children through the cycle of homelessness, drug addiction, and neglect. (USA, 29 MIN)

Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded Q&A with Arielle Edelman, Sam Davis, Rayka Zehtabchi, Jennifer Callahan, Taylor Russell, James Burns (Filmmakers) , immediately following the film.

Women Directors

Event details

Dates

Nov 11 - Nov 19

Venue

Films In This Program

A HYMN FOR ALVIN AILEY

Made for PBS's Great Performances series, Orlando Bagwell's Emmy Award-winning film is an homage to Alvin Ailey, the pioneering African-American choreographer and founder of New York City's renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Following Ailey's death, the Theater's artistic director, Judith Jamison, choreographed "Hymn," a celebration of his influence featuring Anna Deavere Smith. Bagwell uses this piece as a departure point for a broader look at Ailey, his work and its legacy. Featuring archival interviews with Ailey and his collaborators and striking performance footage, A Hymn for Alvin Ailey serves as a welcome introduction to Ailey's work for newcomers and a fitting reminder of his artistry for those already familiar with his work. (USA, 60 min.)

Orlando Bagwell will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at DOC NYC's Visionaries Tribute

This screening is sponsored by the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. Free tickets will be provided to participating NYC Public School students.