Tallgrass Film Festival 2022

Identity Short Film Program

Expired October 8, 2022 4:00 AM
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9 films in package
Unbound
Inspired by a true story, this short film is set in the 1980's and follows the NASA Mission Specialist who paved the way as the first mother in space.
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Half
Half-Jewish, bisexual Jonah Dorman comes out to his girlfriend, shaking the foundation of their relationship and launching a tragicomic exploration of love and religion in New York City.
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Valentine
With gender and identity in flux, Corey and Mia struggle to redefine their relationship.
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Mama Retreat
A weary mother-to-be attends an all-inclusive glamping retreat in the mountains, only to have her greatest fears about motherhood realized.
You've Never Been Completely Honest
A hybrid-documentary using animation and reenactment footage to bring to life Gene Church's never before heard audio interview, recounting the harrowing physical torture and brainwashing at a secretive 4-day leadership seminar in California, 1970
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Loves Baby Soft
It's 1976. A feisty preteen desperate to grow up learn how tough it truly is when her world collides with her super cool 16-year-old babysitter.
Matka / Polka [Mother / Pole]
MATKA / POLKA [MOTHER / POLE] is a meditation on what it means to be a woman in today’s Polish society.
Body Paragraphs
A student is forced to reflect on her character, ideologies, and body image for school administration.
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The Girl at the Motor Hotel
Sherri, a recent high school graduate living and working at a rundown motel, struggles to cope physically and emotionally after a recent abortion.
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Sherri, a recent high school graduate living and working at a rundown motel, struggles to cope physically and emotionally after a recent abortion. Day by day, she strives for a brighter future, all while navigating the isolation of her environment and the influences of the men surrounding her.


Content Warning: Abortion

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    18 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Premiere
    Kansas
  • Rating
    13+
  • Note
    Dialogue is in open caption, for additional noise descriptions, click closed captioning on.
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  • Director
    Garrett Detrixhe
  • Producer
    David Swinburne & Inés Michelena
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