Indy Shorts Film Festival

SPOTLIGHT: Children's Resilience with Shine Global - Virtual

Expired July 24, 2023 3:59 AM
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Translators
In the United States, there are over 11 million child translators. Our story follows Harye, Densel, and Virginia as they translate for their parents in everyday situations.
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Barricade
After experiencing a traumatic event on her school bus, Aleena bottles up her anger until a chance connection triggers a small act of rebellion.
Lunchbox
When a Taiwanese-American woman prepares lunches from her childhood, she struggles to forgive herself for pushing away her immigrant mother.
Closed captions available
Ayenda
Summer 2021 – As Kabul falls to the Taliban, members of the Under-18 Afghan National Women’s Football Team attempt a daring evacuation from their homeland.
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Witness the incredible resilience and unwavering spirit of children as these inspiring shorts showcase their remarkable ability to overcome challenges and find strength in unexpected places. Presented in partnership with Shine Global.


Films in this program contain mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

Summer 2021 – As Kabul falls to the Taliban, members of the Under-18 Afghan National Women’s Football Team attempt a daring evacuation from their homeland.


Film Contact:

Amanda Spain

amanda.spain@nbcuni.com

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    39 minutes
  • Language
    English, Dari, Farsi
  • Country
    United States, Portugal, Afghanistan
  • Premiere
    Midwest Premiere
  • Genre
    Asian/Asian American, Current Events/History, Drama, Muslim, Sports
  • Subtitle Language
    Yes
  • Content Warning
    Mature Themes, Violence
  • Director
    Marie Margolius
  • Producer
    Marie Margolius, Connor Schell
  • Executive Producer
    Mark Meatto, Libby Geist, Aaron Cohen, Rashida Jones, Amanda Spain, Ian Orefice, Loren Hammonds, Alexa Conway, Trevor Noah, Sanaz Yamin, Elizabeth Waller, Michael Sugar, Ashley Zalta, DAvid Hillman, Norman Aladjem, Derek Van Pelt
  • Cast
    Sadaf Shrifzada, Farkhunda Muhtaj, Claire Russo, Nick McKinley, Frishta Qasemi
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