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THROUGH A YOUTH LENS - Youth Program
Adolescence seems both too long and too brief. While growing up is inevitable, it takes trial and error to align one’s values and commit to pursuits. Charming and candid, these films celebrate youth stories from the magical to the mundane. -Darina Stoitchkova
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The Onyx Butterfly - Documentary
Directed by Yasmin Evering-Kerr
Produced by Fonna Seidu

A black male ballet dancer grapples with societal pressures of being a black male in a traditionally white feminine landscape.
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Sophie and Jacob - Animation
Directed by Max Shoham

Jewish refugees escape Romania on a ship headed toward Palestine.
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Kashif - Drama
Directed by Haaris Qadri

Kashif feels trapped between being a dutiful son and a supportive friend.
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All It Gives - Documentary
Directed by Talia Woodland
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Kosi Eze is a Nigerian immigrant who uses the power of Hiphop to inspire and uplift her community.
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Queen of Spades - Drama
Directed by Sydney Posliff
Produced by Levi Marshall

​A young girl struggling with confidence in her own magic abilities follows a trail of clues leading to discover the real magic behind her diseased mother's craft.
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