In this experimental documentary, filmmaker Jonathan Wysocki interweaves personal and historical audiovisual elements to raise questions about the past, present, and future of American institutions. Visually, the film juxtaposes Super 8mm footage from two eras: Wysocki’s parents’ “traditional” straight wedding in 1970 and his own “non-traditional” queer marriage in 2018. Aurally, it combines 1970 audio from the Apollo 13 mission with a Republican representative’s fervent opposition to the Respect for Marriage Act in 2022. Through commentary and contradiction, the media amalgam contemplates the notion of “tradition” and “progress” within American institutions, which appear fixed to some but fluid to others.

Institution

In the aftermath of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade and its possible repercussions on millions of due process clause cases, a filmmaker contemplates his same-sex marriage, his parents’ “traditional” marriage, the Apollo 13 space mission, and a debate against a marriage equality bill.

In Paris Kentucky (1961), three young Black girls made a bold decision to sit down at a “whites only” diner. Arrested and held in an adult jail for 36 hours, their actions ignited a powerful movement within the community. Their courage sparked a year-long boycott of downtown businesses, culminating in a historic victory – the hiring of the first Black cashier in Paris, KY. This film captures the profound impact of their actions and the ripple effects of their resilience.

The Paris 3 - Episode 1 of "The Difference You Can Make" Docuseries

In the midst of the civil rights movement, three innocent black girls face indefinite incarceration forever altering their community.

When one of Kristine’s classmates says he listens to the same music she does, it’s love at first… listen? She makes it her mission to share one more class with him – Spanish – so she spends a whole year studying so she can test up into his level.&nbsp; Although she’s ironically too afraid to even talk to her crush, she’s in it to win it. She passes the assessment!&nbsp; Unfortunately, Kristine and her crush end up in different periods, so it was all for nothing. Or was it? At least now she’s really good at Spanish.

Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad

A driven high school sophomore obsessively studies Spanish all year so she can test up a level into her crush’s class.

Toby lives a pretty normal life...that is, until he realizes he’s trapped inside a film. What’s worse? It’s a student film.

A Film About Toby

Toby lives a pretty normal life...that is, until he realizes he's trapped inside a film. What's worse? It's a student film.

In New York City, it’s illegal to idle a vehicle for more than three minutes. But for fifty years, it went unenforced. In 2018, City Council passed a law allowing any person to file a complaint against idling commercial vehicles and collect 25% of the $350 ticket. A small group of detail-oriented people file 90% of the complaints. They call themselves Idle Warriors and will stop at nothing to capture their video, even if it means getting into an altercation with a driver. Idle Warriors dives into the motivations that drive these environmental bounty hunters as they track tailpipe exhaust while unpacking broader questions around health, the environment, and citizen enforcement.

Idle Warriors

A posse of environmental bounty hunters roam the streets of New York City on foot, scooter, and bike searching for tailpipe exhaust. Frequently tangling with infuriated drivers, these self-described warriors will stop at nothing to ticket illegally idling trucks.

An older Deaf woman retells her life’s love stories through dance at the behest of her influencer grandchildren.

Waiting on You...

Married for more than 25 years, Dave (Reggie C. Hayes) and Angie Turner (Terri J. Vaughn) have hit a rough patch in their relationship. Listening to bad advice from their friends, the internet, and podcasters has them believing life is better in the streets.&nbsp;Unable to come to a resolve, their quirky life coach gives them an option – if you think life is better without your mate, go on a date with someone else and see. The couple dives into the dating pool headfirst, only to find out it’s contaminated.&nbsp;

I Hate My Love Life

After years of bickering, a well-seasoned married couple decide to go on dates with other people to see if the grass is really greener on the other side; only to find out they are not prepared for the woes of new-age dating.

When an army of ravenous worms descends on a city, they devour everything in sight – until they fill every crack, every corner, every last breath of space.

GOOD TRACK – Charlie Risso

A city overrun by ravenous worms that devour everything, filling every empty space.

Preparing for Orthodox priesthood, a self-righteous student’s integrity is tested by a KGB agent who threatens to rescind his ordination unless he denounces his roommate.

SAINT VASSILY

Preparing for Orthodox priesthood, a self-righteous student’s integrity is tested by a KGB agent who threatens to rescind his ordination unless he denounces his roommate.

Dolores shows up at her son Isaac’s apartment, bringing supplies for his upcoming performance. What begins as a routine drop-off soon unravels into an evening of unexpected vulnerability. Amid shared memories and painful revelations, Dolores and Isaac grapple with the sacrifices, silence, and secrets that have strained their bond, each wondering if healing is still within reach.

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Queen Mother (Inang Reyna)

When a mother visits her son, a drag performer, a night of raw confessions forces them to confront the unhealed wounds of their past.

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