MONIFF 2023 Film Festival

Selected Shorts B

Expired October 13, 2023 3:45 AM
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9 films in package
Payment in Kind
Urgently needing money for her dog’s surgery, a picture framer attempts to sell a painting–over the opposition of the status-obsessed artist who gifted it to her.
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Shakespeare for All Ages
Shakespeare's works are timeless - this film proves it! "How can you give the target and age group "smartphone" an overview of the work of this unique literary genius without getting bogged down in long-winded lectures on verse and drama theory?
Those Who Guide Us
What makes people want to spend their whole lives in the outdoors and eventually turn it into their career? A look into the lives of three mountain guides in Iceland and how they can help the world be better travelers.
Opals in the Sky
Astronaut has a conversation with her onboard computer as the ship shuts down.
Kingdome
For 37 years, the Kingdome Tournament has been a symbol of community, resilience, and the transformative power of basketball. Through the eyes of its founder, Terry "Huncho" Cooper, and the diverse cast of players, fans, and organizers, the film explores the profound impact of the Kingdome on the lives of those involved and the Harlem community at large.
(S)hit Squad
Two hitmen, one with irritable bowel syndrome, face complications during their latest assignment.
A Natural Force
Two raccoons take different paths to the physics of things.
Cult
A suspected cult member crashes a gathering of her picture-perfect ex-friends to carry through with the cult’s order to kill them.
The Ten Commandments of Banquet Serving
Jim, a lowly little banquet server, tries his best to survive a wedding from Hell.
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For 37 years, the Kingdome Tournament has been a symbol of community, resilience, and the transformative power of basketball. Through the eyes of its founder, Terry "Huncho" Cooper, and the diverse cast of players, fans, and organizers, the film explores the profound impact of the Kingdome on the lives of those involved and the Harlem community at large.


From its humble beginnings to becoming one of the most revered street basketball tournaments in New York City, the documentary captures the highs and lows, triumphs and challenges, and the unbreakable spirit that has defined the Kingdome. With a captivating blend of archival footage, intimate interviews, and immersive storytelling, Kingdome celebrates the shared passion for the game, the bonds formed on the court, and the legacy that continues to inspire generations. Through the lens of basketball, the film illuminates the power of unity, the resilience of a community, and the enduring impact of a tournament that goes far beyond the confines of the court.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    20 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    Sports, Drama, BIPOC, Basketball, Harlem
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  • Director
    Shawn Antoine II
  • Executive Producer
    Shawn Antoine II, Terry Cooper
  • Composer
    Caleb Moore Freundlich
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