Bend Film Festival 2023

THE RIGHT TO JOY

Expired October 23, 2023 6:59 AM
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6 films in package
The Right to Joy
After surviving a rare cougar attack while cycling, Izzy Sederbaum overcame anxiety and anti-trans hate by rediscovering the joy of biking and promoting trans inclusion in the sport.
The Haenyeo of Jeju Island
On the remote island of Jeju, a mother and daughter, both divers, restore their relationship while preserving their heritage.
Apayauq
Apayauq Reitan's journey of gender, mental health, and purpose on her way to become the first out transgender woman to complete the legendary Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska.
Paddle Tribal Waters
When the largest dam removal project in history begins, a group of indigenous youth learn to whitewater kayak in hopes of becoming the first people to paddle the restored river from source to sea.
Tiny
'Nakwaxda'xw Elder Colleen Hemphill tells the story of her life as a youth growing up on a float house.
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Strong Grandma
Catherin Kuehn, a 95-year old world record winning powerlifter, prepares for her final lift.
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95 year old Catherine Kuehn is a world record winning powerlifter. As she prepares for her last competition she reflects on the love, and the loss, that brought her to this moment.


Directors' Bio:

Winslow and Cecilia are the husband and wife duo behind Sideyard Studios. Winslow’s first feature film The Quiet Epidemic was selected at over 20 festivals around the country, winning ‘best documentary’ four times, and receiving a national theatrical release. Cecilia has a master’s in multimedia journalism from the University of Oregon. Walking Two Worlds (2022), which she edited, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and she has had her work published by This American Life, Reveal, and The North Face. Together they specialize in human centered stories that speak to the delicate moments that make us who we are.

  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    West Coast Premiere
  • Director
    Cecilia Brown and Winslow Crane-Murdoch
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