San Francisco Documentary Festival

Far From Home: Bay Area Stories + Q&A

Expired June 10, 2024 6:59 AM
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7 films in package
Kim Jong, Alfaman and The Probe: A LeMons Race
Inspired by the legendary Le Mans, 24 Hours of LeMons is an endurance car race held on professional race tracks throughout the US. The only rule: entrants can’t exceed $500 budgets on their cars. It all started out in 2006 as a lighthearted joke between friends and a desire to democratize access to racing. Fast forward to today, and LeMons has become one of the most widely attended endurance races, claiming the Guinness World Record for “Most Participants in a Single Car Race.”
Let Them Play
With the help of his coach, a young baseball player works through and reflects on the effects of bullying by previous coaches and peers. Told from the perspectives of coach, parent, and player, Let Them Play explores the intricate and affirming aspects of positive coaching that can support children both on and off the field.
All Tied Up
“All Tied Up” is a story about a program committed to providing opportunities for young teens, regardless of their background or family circumstances. With a focus on promoting education and achievement, our film highlights the founder of All Tied Up and his drive to empower and encourage his students to pursue their passions and break barriers.
Steph and the Customers
After losing her husband, Stephanie finds solace and support in her interactions with customers at her fishing store.
Far from Home
Samira Faizi and her family escaped to India from Afghanistan in 2021, right before the Taliban takeover. She hoped for a better life for her children by eventually leaving India and settling in a new country. But she is now grappling with the possibility of being stuck forever, as slow asylum processes and the lack of a refugee law in India threaten her existence.
The Untranslatable Forest
A journey through a surreal airport where nature and untranslatable words unexpectedly reveal on the way.
Closed captions available
Far From Home: Bay Area Stories Q&A

“All Tied Up” is a story about a program committed to providing opportunities for young teens, regardless of their background or family circumstances. With a focus on promoting education and achievement, our film highlights the founder of All Tied Up and his drive to empower and encourage his students to pursue their passions and break barriers.

  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Matt Klug, Blake Bogosian
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