Rites of passage, teachable moments and nostalgia in these stories of growing up.&nbsp; Content Advisory: Films in this block may contain triggering and/or sensitive language or material, including depictions of violence, strong language, and alcohol/drug use.

Set in 1980s Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY--A spunky Latina must find her own path as she comes of age to face the grim realities of the musician father she once idolized and the deteriorating neighborhood she calls home. ﻿Film Contact:Elaine Del Valleinfo@brownsvillebred.com

Brownsville Bred

Set in 1980s Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY--A spunky Latina must find her own path as she comes of age to face the grim realities of the musician father she once idolized and the deteriorating neighborhood she calls home.

Eviah, a young and timid kid on the brink of puberty, and his best friend sneak into the Black Slide, the most terrifying ride in Aqua Fun. There, Eviah will gain insight to prepare him for events about to unfold at home.

Black Slide

Eviah, a young and timid kid on the brink of puberty, and his best friend sneak into the Black Slide, the most terrifying ride in Aqua Fun. There, Eviah will gain insight to prepare him for events about to unfold at home.

A high school basketball player struggles to fit in, on and off the court. ﻿Film Contact:Erica Engerica@ericaeng.com

Americanized

A high school basketball player struggles to fit in, on and off the court.

Aysha, a small, rebellious girl wearing a full-body veil, and her sister are put to a religious test. However, the strongheaded Aysha is struggling with identity and secrets, and takes a stand. ﻿Film Contact:Free Monkey Filmakayguen@freemonkey.art

Aysha

Aysha, a small, rebellious girl wearing a full-body veil, and her sister are put to a religious test. However, the strongheaded Aysha is struggling with identity and secrets, and takes a stand.

A girl and her community prepare for her Ihuk, the once-dormant coming of age ceremony of the Karuk tribes of Northern California. ﻿Film Contact:Julia Elihu, Junk Drawerjulia@junkdrawer.co

Long Line of Ladies

A girl and her community prepare for her Ihuk, the once-dormant coming of age ceremony of the Karuk tribes of Northern California.

An imaginative surrealist journey of young Jay Jay and his mother Edie. Their inner city dreams are illuminated by the New Moon accompanied by magic of Aretha Franklin playing on a summer's eve on a transistor radio in a backyard in West Philadelphia. ﻿Film Contact:Edith Productions917.655.4268

New Moon

An imaginative surrealist journey of young Jay Jay and his mother Edie. Their inner city dreams are illuminated by the New Moon accompanied by magic of Aretha Franklin playing on a summer's eve on a transistor radio in a backyard in West Philadelphia.

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