Documentary Short Block 4: Resilient Spirits
February 28 | 11:00 AM
1h 22m + Q&A | Clarke Grand Theatre
RESILIENT SPIRITS Documentary Short Film Block 4 presents a talented group of filmmakers capturing the unwavering human spirit. Through emotional journeys and courageous truths, these stories illuminate the silver linings and valuable lessons that emerge when facing life’s challenges with purpose and resilience.
Films include:
Miriam: A Holocaust Survival Story - 26 Mins
Director: Alston Crosby
DESCRIPTION: Coming Soon
Loving Bing - 28 Mins
Directors: Alec Contestabile, Dagmarette Yen & Isaac Bing Wright
DESCRIPTION: He was a Chinese refugee. She was a Danish immigrant. Bing and Ann fell in love in the 1950s, married, and had five children together… only to divorce after 50 years of marriage in 2014 when their youngest daughter Dagmarette confronted them with evidence of his affairs.
Life Sized - 15 Mins
Director: Eric Taylor
DESCRIPTION: Lee Liston, a Utah based actor with Dwarfism, struggles with unique challenges both professionally and personally. When Lee turns to alcohol to help handle the stress, mistakes are made, creating a whole new set of trials.
Peace in the Battle: Life with Cancer and the Power of Support - 13 Mins (Q&A)
Director: Ammon Taylor Parker
DESCRIPTION: In the face of over 300,000 annual childhood cancer diagnoses, fear and suffering weigh heavily on those who strive to take the burden off of their child. “Peace in the Battle” portrays this daunting journey, contrasting this fear with the profound comfort found in friendship, faith, and unconditional love. Through the eyes of children, parents, and devoted volunteers, we glimpse a world where collective support lightens the load, revealing moments of serene hope amid the storm.
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