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AS YOURSELF (Ages Teen 14+)

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Come outside, Masha
The filmmaker Yuliia Shalimova explores a day in Kyiv, Ukraine, through the lens of social media.
Look the Part
Sam is a janitor for a theater by day but a dancer by night. Too shy to perform in front of an audience, Sam gets guidance from her inner-drag-queen Peaches to pursue her dreams in her own way.
BREATHE
As he grows up, a boy comes to terms with his sexuality and accepts the love he feels for his best friend.
ELSA
Elsa Majimbo is an established comedian who found herself through her viral videos; in this documentary she provides a look at her life, the good and the bad.
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Bgirl Badli
Fourteen-year-old Mali is a breakdancer, a "bgirl," who recently moved to a new school to learn different styles of dance. Despite the mental and physical strain, Mali's ambition to become a great dancer will inspire young dreamers.
I'll Be Frank
Danny, a youngster in a rough-and-tumble crowd, hides a secret: he's absolutely obsessed with Frank Sinatra!
Abby
A glimpse into the life of Abby, a young woman with cerebral palsy who loves life, animals, and her family.
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Fight against self doubt and all things that can bring you down, or make it difficult to thrive and be your authentic self. The shorts in this program demonstrate hope, determinism and the possiblity of triumph over adversity. 


For Ages Teen 14+ | 75 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles


Themes: Perseverance, facing challenges, personal qualities, validation, and self-worth 


This program is supported as part of the Dutch Culture USA program of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York.

ELSA


With the rise of influencers and internet virality, Elsa Majimbo has discovered herself through her videos, but not without consequence. Elsa is a 21 year old, established multi-hyphenate who found her fame on TikTok; in this behind-the-curtain look at her life, she discusses the privilege of her position and the risks that it entails.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Midwest Premiere
  • Rating
    CONTENT DETAILS: Mild Language, Bullying
  • Note
    THEMES: Internet/Social Media Ethics, Cyberbullying
  • Director
    Julia Jansch
  • Producer
    Julia Jansch
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