In the heart of Wisconsin sits the largest American flag factory in the US, stitched by refugees and immigrants from all over the worlds. THE FLAGMAKERS shares the moving personal stories of these factory employees, whose patriotism and ties to their Midwestern community redefine what it is to be American.

THE FLAGMAKERS

HEART VALLEY follows a day in the life of Wilf Davies, a shepherd from the small village of Cellan in Wales, asking questions about what it is we should truly value.&nbsp;&nbsp;

HEART VALLEY

One night at her home in southeastern Congo, 14-year-old Mugeni awakens to the sounds of bombs and soon finds herself completely alone. She sets out on a remarkable solo journey across the globe, determined to reunite with her lost loved ones and lift up the Banyamulenge people.

MORE THAN I WANT TO REMEMBER

Michael Thompson is the longest serving non-violent offender in Michigan history. This is the story of his fight for clemency, examining the harm the War on Drugs has caused on communities, and exploring paths forward as federal cannabis legalization gets closer to becoming a reality.

THE SENTENCE OF MICHAEL THOMPSON

At 19, physics prodigy Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar makes a major discovery about black holes that his revered mentor will not accept.&nbsp; SHATTERING STARS tells the story of ambition and betrayal and of loss and perseverance at the pinnacle of scientific research.&nbsp;

SHATTERING STARS

Previously recorded discussion moderated by Boston Globe reporter Tiana Woodard, in conversation with filmmakers Haley Elizabeth Anderson &amp; Kyle Thrashb (THE SENTENCE OF MICHAEL THOMPSON), Amy Bench (MORE THAN I WANT TO REMEMBER), Sharon Liese (THE FLAGMAKERS), Christian Cargill (HEART VALLEY), and Peter Galison (SHATTERING STARS)

Virtual Shorts Program 1 Post-Screening Discussion (Recorded)

Previously recorded discussion moderated by Boston Globe reporter Tiana Woodard, in conversation with filmmakers

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