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AWAY

Directed by Quentin Allen Bell

Run Time: 17 minutes 57 seconds, United States

Away is an unflinching look at the cycle of violence annihilating black families across America. In the aftermath of one devastating choice, Farrell Lincoln must make a decision that will forever alter his life and the lives of those he loves most in this world. His son, Elijah, 9, and Malia, his love.



Let Her Know

Directed by DUN JIN

Run Time: 21 minutes 38 seconds, China

Rebellious high school teenager, Lin, decides to drop out of school pursuing a writing career, but everything changes after his mom received an anonymous letter and realized it is probably from her son.




The Loyalist

Directed by Robert Sansivero

Run Time: 17 minutes 31 seconds, United States

In the aftermath of a battle during the American war for Independence, two militia soldiers find themselves spending the night in an old barn with two British spies posing as Americans.



The McHenry Trial – Don’t Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie

Directed by Ken Sagoes

Run Time: 29 minutes 59 seconds, United States

A young and brilliant academic phenom who not only passes the bar exam at age 14 but finds himself defending his homeless father on a murder charge when few believe he is innocent. He faces a shrewd law firm, an old school segregationist judge, and an arrogant prosecutor who is preparing to celebrate his 50th consecutive case win.





People Show 138: Last Day

Directed by Gareth Brierley

Run Time: 15 minutes, United Kingdom

A short dreamlike drama about power, loss and loyalty. People Show 138: Last Day, follows HR manager Sidney, who after thirty years of working at an industrial sock factory faces a challenging dilemma that could affect the livelihood of his employees. We find him wandering around the now empty workplace haunted by the memories of his past colleagues, friends, and bosses. Throughout his journey he is confronted head on by the horrific consequences of his actions. Will he make the right choice at the end of his last day? Starring Tyrone Huggins, George Khan and thirty young performers from the University of Roehampton’s Drama, Theatre and Performance department.





The Sleepless

Directed by Kami Sadraei
Run Time: 7 minutes 8 seconds
An ordinary psychotherapy session takes a shocking turn.


AWAY

Availability ended 1/31/2021 EDT
Away is an unflinching look at the cycle of violence annihilating black families across America. In the aftermath of one devastating choice, Farrell Lincoln must make a decision that will forever alter his life and the lives of those he loves most in this world. His son, Elijah, 9, and Malia, his love.

Let Her Know

Availability ended 1/31/2021 EDT
Rebellious high school teenager, Lin, decides to drop out of school pursuing a writing career, but everything changes after his mom received an anonymous letter and realized it is probably from her son.

The Loyalist

Availability ended 1/31/2021 EDT
In the aftermath of a battle during the American war for Independence, two militia soldiers find themselves spending the night in an old barn with two British spies posing as Americans.

The McHenry Trial – Don’t Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie

Availability ended 1/31/2021 EDT
A young and brilliant academic phenom who not only passes the bar exam at age 14 but finds himself defending his homeless father on a murder charge when few believe he is innocent. He faces a shrewd law firm, an old school segregationist judge, and an arrogant prosecutor who is preparing to celebrate his 50th consecutive case win.

People Show 138: Last Day

Availability ended 1/31/2021 EDT
A short dreamlike drama about power, loss and loyalty. People Show 138: Last Day, follows HR manager Sidney, who after thirty years of working at an industrial sock factory faces a challenging dilemma that could affect the livelihood of his employees. We find him wandering around the now empty workplace haunted by the memories of his past colleagues, friends, and bosses. Throughout his journey he is confronted head on by the horrific consequences of his actions. Will he make the right choice at the end of his last day? Starring Tyrone Huggins, George Khan and thirty young performers from the University of Roehampton’s Drama, Theatre and Performance department.

The Sleepless

Availability ended 1/31/2021 EDT
An ordinary psychotherapy session takes a shocking turn.