Differences highlight how we ask people to process and react emotionally, mentally, and socially to specific events/situations that occur in our lives. Derrick Peters, along with his friends Malcolm, DeShawn, and Ralph, struggle to tackle various issues within themselves, those around them, and who they choose to be with. After his struggles with his now ex-girlfriend Tiffany Brown, Derrick has decided to try dating his past girlfriend Courtney again. He starts to see that maybe the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, especially if you have been neglecting it. While this is taking place, DeShawn, Malcolm, and Ralph are navigating their way in the dating world with hiccups happening along the way. It makes for their dating partners to expose their flaws for them to see the errors of their ways. Differences finds a way for these characters to not only look in the mirror but to see the difference in their&nbsp;

Differences

LESSONS LIVED is a story about a grandmothers search for understanding from the imprisoned killer of her grandson Jamison. Bertha suffers from an inner conflict between her religious beliefs of forgiveness and revenge.&nbsp; The film is a dramatic portrait of loss of life as a result of gun violence. It portrays a slice of society that has lost its morality by senseless acts of violence. Bertha and her sister Uma look towards the past to reclaim the present in hopes of a better future. It is in this journey that the characters look into their own lives and see the wrongs they have committed against others, and themselves that present the opportunity to see that forgiveness is the only option for a peaceful and tranquil life.&nbsp;

LESSONS LIVED

Still struggling with loss, a caring father and his daughter are inspired by the Christmas spirit to connect with their Puerto Rican roots by reaching out to victims of the hurricane.

No Me Olvidar De Ti - I Will Not Forget You

A mermaid who yearns to be human seduces a lonely woman in order to steal her soul.

A Siren's Sorrow

An Award Winning Drama about a young African American man who spends his last free day before heading to prison apologizing to everyone near and dear to him for betraying their trust in him.

I'M SORRY

Helena is a woman from the favela who tries to recover from a family lost , while her emotional memories take her back to her family again. It is an urban fable revealed on a spinning top about lost, love and longing. Please note: *Turn on Closed Captioning for subtitles*

The Spinning Top

Alex's world comes crashing down and he starts to slowly slip into depression.While on the verge of having suicidal thoughts he crosses paths with a woman that could potentially be his saving grace.

Gracefully Broken

After an unexpected one night stand, two women at very different stages of their lives, share an even more intimate morning after.

tender

Beetle, the typical around the way kid, has a huge crush on his favorite R&amp;B singer "Crystal". While listening to the radio, the DJ announces a contest that will get him up, close and personal with the singer but the only way to win the tickets is to call in. The problem is, his phone does not work. Beetle has to figure out a way to get to the love of his life in this coming of age drama about what is was like when you first experienced love.

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