FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival

PERSONAL BEST (Shorts Program)

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PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form


Short films that demonstrate how sports can be used to break down barriers, overcome history and bring people together.


Personal Best is the goal in sight for these characters. In the first short, A shy and skilled artist meets a gifted athlete. Can an unlikely friendship form in the neighborhood boxing club? In another short, Josh Crooks is a young, skilled African Canadian hockey player who learns the buried history of how Black athletes are tied to the legacy of the sport. In the last film, US and Canadian sledge hockey players are competing for the ultimate tournament.


Shorts Program Duration: 74 minutes


Themes: Dreaming big, career aspirations, personal achievement, good sportsmanship, giving others their due.


Language: This program is presented in English and German with English subtitles.


Content Advisory: This program contains coarse language.


Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.

3 MINUTES OF SILENCE (Short Film)


Synopsis: When a shy artist meets a talented athlete, can an unlikely friendship form in the neighborhood boxing club?


Program Type: Public Program - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form


Content Advisory: This program contains Mature Themes.


Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    England
  • Premiere
    World
  • Director
    Ben Price
  • Screenwriter
    Ben Price
  • Producer
    Matt Hilton