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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MATKA / POLKA [MOTHER / POLE] is a meditation on what it means to be a woman in today’s Polish society. As a collection of stories – all verbatim – from waiting rooms, gynaecology chairs, abortion clinics, and bedrooms, the documentary bears witness to everyday acts of patriarchy and systemic violence. Adopting a poetic visual language, MATKA / POLKA breaks the taboo around the experiences, emotions and identity of Polish women who have faced the country's strict reproductive policy and social prejudices to make decisions about their own life and body.


Content Warning: References to sexual assault and violence and abortion

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    14 minutes
  • Language
    Polish
  • Country
    Poland
  • Premiere
    USA
  • Rating
    13+
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  • Director
    Joanna Suchomska
  • Producer
    Joanna Suchomska
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