A short thriller about a woman navigating through her new life after an accident while dealing with memory loss, night mares, and a strange feeling of being here before.

Angela's Tale

In this multi-plot short, motel-goers come and go through the same room, with significant objects transporting us to each story. We witness the ecstasy of a newlywed couple, the desperation of a suicidal man, the disloyalty of a narcissistic boyfriend, and the excitement of teenage prom dates. Together, these stories highlight the coalescence of life.

Coalescent

Calumet: The Region's River is a video journey into the industrialized heart of the Calumet watershed in Indiana, along the branches, canals, and wetlands of the Calumet River system. Gary artists Samuel Love and Raymar Brunson travel along the Calumet, exploring how the very heart of the watershed was turned into a barrier between classes and races â and the consequences for communities near the river today. Along the way they also introduce the people working to address the legacy of pollution and environmental racism, build connections to communities separated by the river, and increase public access to the water.

Calumet: The Region's River

Echezona recounts his sufferings at the hands of his Aunt after his motherâs death. It is a harrowing tale of betrayal and male child molestation. His past finally comes knocking and now he wants his pound of flesh.
How far Is Echezona willing to go for revenge?

ECHEZONA

It's Different In Chicago is an anthology documentary that tells the story of how House music and Hip Hop culture complemented and competed with each other leading to deep revelations about the different segments within the Black community of Chicago.

It's Different in Chicago

Historian Charles Woods explores how the depiction of slavery in American film has been used to support and maintain the system of White Supremacy.

From Slavery To Freedom: A Reel to Real Perspective

Ozzie Stewart's award-winning turn as Jac propels the story of a recent widow who takes a walk through mid-town Manhattan on an autumn day, contemplating life, love and what lies ahead.

Jac on the Come Up

Once upon a time a magic kingdom where summer lasted forever and where the animals and the inhabitants were immortal. The source of all magic was a young princess called Opal. Legends said that her joy would bring wonders and prosperity to the kingdom. But her sadness would only bring chaos and darknessâ¦

OPAL

Late in her career, Ann Gregory finds the courage to be the first woman of color to enter the USGA Women's Amateur. She
collides with Babs Whatling, a privileged white woman from the south who is searching for her own identity. This highly publicized match forever changes them and the game.

Playing Through

While navigating their lives apart, Zara and Ade experience encounters that trigger memories of their love affair. 
SLOW BURN is a meditation on love and memories that linger beyond time and space.

SLOW BURN

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