Indy Shorts Film Festival 2020

Powerful Portraits

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8 films in package
The Other Fab Four
In the mid-1960s, four teenagers from Liverpool were changing the face of pop music. Their names were Mary, Sylvia, Pam and Val. Meet The Liverbirds! “Almost Famous” is a Breakwater Studios x New York Times Op-Docs series of films featuring people who nearly made history — and were happy anyway.
The Greatest Night
A prison movie projectionist recounts the story of his greatest night.
Asmahan the Diva
The life of Asmahan, the diva and druze princess was short - but what a life!
Yves & Variation
A New York City doorman wears many hats—father, art curator, and violinist—as he works tirelessly to give back to his community in Haiti.
Closed captions available
EDDY'S WORLD
"EDDY’S WORLD" is an engaging portrait of a 98-year-old working toy inventor whose creativity and curiosity keep him young.
DRIVEN
In a world of adrenaline and speed, a quadriplegic race car driver pushes to keep his dream of racing alive.
SUSANA
Despite the danger to herself and her family, former slaughterhouse worker Susana returns to the scene at night to care for animals on their way to the kill floor.
The Lost Astronaut
In 1963, Ed Dwight Jr. was poised to be NASA’s first African-American astronaut. Until suddenly he wasn’t. “Almost Famous” is a Breakwater Studios x New York Times Op-Docs series of films featuring people who nearly made history — and were happy anyway.
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Meet the compelling subjects of these short biographical documentaries.


98 min. This program contains mature themes. 


Free online Q&A with filmmakers from this program will stream live on Saturday, July 26 at 3:00 PM ET and will be available on-demand afterward. Click HERE to register for and to view the Q&A.

In 1963, Ed Dwight Jr. was poised to be NASA’s first African-American astronaut. Until suddenly he wasn’t. “Almost Famous” is a Breakwater Studios x New York Times Op-Docs series of films featuring people who nearly made history, and were happy anyway.


Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film.


Film Contact

Ben Proudfoot

Ben@breakwaterstudios.com

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Rating
    Suitable for All Ages
  • Note
    Current Events/History
  • Director
    Ben Proudfoot
  • Producer
    Gabe Godoi
  • Executive Producer
    Abby Lynn Kang Davis
  • Cast
    Ed Dwight Jr.
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