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A middle school girl travels through history in her trusty locker, meeting the most influential women throughout history along the way. Traveling through time and space, she learns about the world around her and even more about herself. She is The Great Charlie Simmons.

Great Charlie Simmons, The

With the grand opening of their chai stand, Iranian siblings, Sanam and Reza are faced with the unexpected competition from their neighbors' hot chocolate stand. Soon enough, their conflict becomes much more than just selling the most drinks. Sanam, the older sister, takes this feud into her own hands.

Chai

ALMOST WINTER is a dramedy about the relationship between Tom Bales (Ron Crawford), an aging physics professor on the verge of retirement and his assistant, Eli (Daniel Rashid), a recent college graduate on the verge of the rest of his life. Their future and their friendship is put to the test as Eli realizes he is less of an assistant and more of a caretaker for Tom.

Almost Winter

A woman visits a therapist a year after her partner has left her.

Aftermath

After her husband’s leaving, Anita Mills picks up and starts anew in an affluent suburb, where she desperately wants her son — and herself — to fit in. However, the members of the local pool have a different idea.

Pool, The

A teenage girl uses Live-Action-Role-Playing to cope and escape from her mother who suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's.

Break Any Spell

A man recounts a trip to his late wife's childhood home as they prepare for the future.

I'll Meet You There

A group of kids team up to rob the dentist that has traumatized their childhood.

Operation: Cavity (Screener)

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Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, virtual online access March 28-April 3, the internationally recognized Garden State Film Festival celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works to a diverse audience locally and around the world.

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.