A slate of films that explore the art of dance, the passion of music, and the power of poetry.

A music video for the Spermchurch song.

Martyrs, Badgers & Other Rodents

Two lovers are threatened by Russia’s anti-gay laws and mainstream homophobia.

We Will Become Better

On a sidewalk, at night, two young artists discover that they share more than just a moment.

On the Sidewalk, at Night

A neurotic woman finds an invitation to love and self-acceptance in this ode to silent-film comedies and slapstick cartoons.

I Mustache You

Poems written by six young prisoners are animated, revealing their stories, thoughts, fears, and hopes.

Lines

A visual poem gives shape and color to the words spoken by 12-year-old Severn Suzuki at the United Nations' Rio Summit in 1992.

Only a Child

When two old friends meet to reminisce about their youth, they discover very different recollections of a school party at a hotel in 1982.

Rekonstruktio

Bianca, a nonbinary person, struggles to find the place for gender fluidity within the rigid world of ballet.

My Own

A visual protest about what's happening in America today.

Black.Matters

A dramatic reading of George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue," his "memoir-manifesto" about life as a young queer man of color.

All Boys Aren't Blue

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Narrative Shorts: Dance, Music & Poetry

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