Documentary Short Block 2: Together We Rise
February 27 | 6:00 PM
1h 23m + Q&A | Clarke Grand Theatre
TOGETHER WE RISE Documentary Short Film Block 2 features inspiring shorts highlighting individuals’ remarkable strength and resilience in overcoming adversity. These stories of renewed focus and incredible achievements demonstrate how one person’s courage can uplift families and communities, fostering collective empowerment.
Films include:
A Man To Be Proud Of - 6 Min (Q&A)
Directors: Dan Davis & Briana Johnson
DESCRIPTION: James Stone, alcoholic since his teen years, made a single decision that set him on a path to become a man his sons could be proud of.
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The Paternal Prism - 8 Min (Q&A)
Director: Jon Tinsley
DESCRIPTION: A man reflects on his relationship with his late father and how their connection through a multi-generational hobby provides togetherness between the two.
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Do Something Rad - 4 Min (Q&A)
Director: Briana Johnson
DESCRIPTION: Feeling trapped in his body, 13-year-old Carter Metcalfe suffered the pains from a sudden onset of Tourette’s syndrome. An unexpected discovery changed his life and brought his youthful determination and philosophy of “Do Something Rad” to a worldwide audience.
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Capacity In Reserve - 29 Min (Q&A)
Director: Brandon Harrop
DESCRIPTION: Rob Spencer’s life is forever changed after a tragic car accident leaves him with complete amnesia—23 years of memories wiped away. Without an identity or a past to guide him, Rob’s resilience and unshakable spirit lead him on a path of remarkable accomplishments.
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Lost & Found - 10 Min (Q&A)
Director: Daniel Davis, Briana Johnson
DESCRIPTION: Faced with her longstanding belief that depression was only for lazy people, high functioning influencer Corrine Stokoe hid in bed as she faded away under the weight of postpartum depression.
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Savoring Joy - 20 Min (Q&A)
Directors: Ben Weiland, Brian Davis & Mylo Fowler
DESCRIPTION: A film about biking over 450 miles to celebrate a crucial expression for a Navajo child. The adventure culminates cycling with wild horses, canyons and new life as every pedal stroke get's Mylo closer to his homeland, Dinétah. The teachings of his Elders help guide Mylo about enduring to the end, deciding which path to take, even if it's to help one family.
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A Second Chance - 6 Min (Q&A)
Director: Briana Johnson
DESCRIPTION: After being arrested for causing a car accident while driving under the influence, TV personality Casey Scott received a phone call that changed his life and gave him the second chance he needed to face life with renewed hope