SDFF 2021

Shorts Block 9 - Local Lens: The Rage Within, From The Ashes We Will Rise, Ignis, Sebastopol Living Peace Wall, The Shepherd's Way

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The Rage Within: A young Black woman finds her voice when her anger over systemic racism and racist police violence propel her to lead a Black Lives Matter demonstration in the majority white town where she lives.


From The Ashes We Will Rise: A teen's account of the 2017 Tubbs fire that destroyed her family home evinces the impact of what have since become almost yearly devastating wildfires on young folks. 


Ignis: A Northern California artist repurposes ash from wildfires in pottery.


Sebastopol Living Peace Wall: A monument to the community's commitment to peace, Sebastopol's Living Peace Wall grows each year, as the names of local peacemakers are inscribed. 


The Shepherd's Way: A group of young shepherds and farmers explore: what does it mean to work with animals and the land?


(click on titles in column to the right to see individual film details below)

What is the role of a shepherd in today’s modern world? The Shepherd’s Way reconnects us to the land, and the people who are passionate about stewarding it.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    5 mins
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Mischa Hedges
  • Producer
    Mischa Hedges/Trim Tab
  • Filmmaker
    Mischa Hedges