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For better or for worse, family history can be inescapable.
For better or for worse, family history can be inescapable. Sometimes, we have to face both good and bad to move forward and find our family supports. In one short, Olive relates her journey to better self-care, with the help of her family. In another short, two refugee brothers must sustain each other. In another short, Mariam voices her avoided emotions regarding her mother and the uneasiness she felt about her mixed background.
Shorts Program Duration: 79 minutes
Themes: Family history, family is who you make it, external supports during times of transition.
Language: This program is presented in English, Russian, Persian, Arabic and Spanish with English subtitles.
Content Advisory: This program contains Mature Themes.
Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.
THE NAME OF THE SON (Short Film)
Synopsis: Lucho, a 13-year-old trans boy, doesn't usually share much time with his father. When he goes on vacation with him and his younger sister, the new closeness and daily life put their relationship to the test.
Program Type: Public Program - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
Content Advisory: This film contains Mature Themes.
Geoblocking Notice: This film is available in all of North America.
- Year2020
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageSpanish with English subtitles
- CountryArgentina
- PremiereChicago
- DirectorMartina Matzkin
PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
For better or for worse, family history can be inescapable.
For better or for worse, family history can be inescapable. Sometimes, we have to face both good and bad to move forward and find our family supports. In one short, Olive relates her journey to better self-care, with the help of her family. In another short, two refugee brothers must sustain each other. In another short, Mariam voices her avoided emotions regarding her mother and the uneasiness she felt about her mixed background.
Shorts Program Duration: 79 minutes
Themes: Family history, family is who you make it, external supports during times of transition.
Language: This program is presented in English, Russian, Persian, Arabic and Spanish with English subtitles.
Content Advisory: This program contains Mature Themes.
Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.
THE NAME OF THE SON (Short Film)
Synopsis: Lucho, a 13-year-old trans boy, doesn't usually share much time with his father. When he goes on vacation with him and his younger sister, the new closeness and daily life put their relationship to the test.
Program Type: Public Program - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
Content Advisory: This film contains Mature Themes.
Geoblocking Notice: This film is available in all of North America.
- Year2020
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageSpanish with English subtitles
- CountryArgentina
- PremiereChicago
- DirectorMartina Matzkin