Look the Part | AS YOURSELF (Ages Teen 14+)

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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.

Look the Part

Sam has always dreamed of dancing in the spotlight, but her shyness always gets the best of her. Instead, she works as a janitor for the theater and watches, wistfully, from the wings. But when she gets a visit from her inner-drag queen Peaches, Sam gains the confidence to pursue her dreams in her own way.

Year
2022
Runtime
7 minutes
Language
English
Country
Australia
Premiere
Illinois Premiere
Note
THEMES: Dreaming, Gender Roles and Nonconformity

Director
Claire Fletcher
Screenwriter
Charlotte Ryan, Audrey O'Connor, Christine Blanch, Daniel McGrath, Liam Peake, Rae Pastuszak, Oliver Williams, Ashley Kuhle, Ellen Maher
Producer
Kristen Hodges, Tracey Corbin Matchett

7 films in package

Come outside, Masha

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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.

Closed captions available

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.