
film blocks
FILM BLOCK 1
Empowering the human spirit

Now or Never:
A Tony Romo Story
USA | 1 hour 35 min
The true story of Tony Romo, a kid from Burlington, WI who became one of the most prolific quarterbacks to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Though he never won a Superbowl, he continues to inspire his fans, community, family and friends.

Blackbird
USA | 19 min
Sherri is an imaginative, creative, and overworked cabin cleaner who is somewhat content with life, even though she’s living paycheck to paycheck. On her 25th birthday, she is presented with an opportunity to attend aviation school.

Hurricane María &
The Ame-Rican Dream
USA | 54 min
Imagine living through a direct hit from a Category 5 hurricane - an event that would change your life forever. You would have to leave everything you know behind to start over in a new and unfamiliar place. What would you do? What challenges would you face? How would you survive and provide for your family?

Ember
South Africa | 5 min
Mbali, a Nature Sprite who is struggling to revive wilted plants, confronts a Fire Sprite who is scorching the forest.
FILM BLOCK 2
CELEBRATING
CAREGIVERS

When All That's Left Is Love
USA | 1 hour 17 min
When All That's Left is Love is the emotionally gripping story of a wife's determination to care for her Alzheimer's stricken husband in their home. With unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access, the film reveals the toll that the disease takes on families coping with Alzheimer's, while also showcasing the power of love that sustains both patients and caregivers.

En Tu Memoria
Puerto Rico | 10 min
Keyla López is a university student studying business administration to continue working in the family business. In spite of everything, Keyla continues with the hope of fulfilling her grandfather's dream and hers.

Spill of Love
Peru | 4 min
On their first anniversary, Elliot decides to bake Lisa a cake as a present. Not everything goes as planned, therefore, better than he expected.
Daughters of The Dust
USA | 1 hour 53 min
At the dawn of the 20th century, a multi-generational family in the Gullah community on the Sea Islands off of South Carolina – former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors’ Yoruba traditions – struggle to maintain their cultural heritage and folklore while contemplating a migration to the mainland, even further from their roots.

Ecce
Turkey | 9 minutes
Child adoption of a single man.
FILM BLOCK 3
BE THE CHANGE

New Brother
Australia | 7 min
Reuben lives the life any 8 year old boy could dream of. But that all changes the moment he has to share this with someone new.

Minuet
UK | 6 min
A young concert pianist rehearsing for her next solo performance finds help in an unlikely place.
FILM BLOCK 4
MUSIC SOOTHES THE SOUL
Hard Working Man: The Music and Miracles of Danny Brook
Canada | 1 hour 43 minutes
One part street savvy musician; another part born again preacher, Brooks' life and career runs the gamut. His stage is diverse ... bars, clubs, house concerts, churches, prisons and festivals. View Trailer.

Waiting for You
USA | 4 min
When the tragedy of an unexpected preborn or newborn death occurs, it is devastating. But she still has a voice. And she has something to say to the parent she never had the chance to know. View Trailer.

Young@Heart MISS YOU : Virtual Concert
USA | 81 min
Young@Heart's first virtual concert during the pandemic features a wide range of songs and special guests Edie Falco, Larry David, Steve Buscemi, David Byrne, Los Lobos, Paul Shaffer, and John Berman. With an average age of 85, Young@Heart will be among the last groups to perform in public. As a result, all of our in-person concerts have been canceled.

Harlem Blues
USA | 6 min
Filled with survivor's guilt, a young musician is haunted by the memories of losing his father. He turns to prescription drugs to self medicate, but soon realizes playing music is the only thing that can save him.
FILM BLOCK 5
TOGETHER, WE
ARE STRONGER!
Smile!
USA | 2 min
A froggy dad tries to get his goth daughter to smile for a family photo.
One Nation Under God
USA
When a student boldly stands up for God to a Presidential candidate visiting his school, the exchange goes viral- challenging both to step out in faith and be the men that God has called them to be.
American Glass
USA | 4 min
An employee at a local comedy club experiences first-hand American values in spite of hardship during trying American times