Documentary

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Awaken the Dragon Together

Sep 2020

Awaken the Dragon Together
2017 | Directed by Shuyi Wang

The tradition of dragon boat racing began over 2,000 years ago on the rivers of China. Today, dragon boat festivals and races are celebrated around the world. Over fifty million people now race in national and international competitions including a growing number of cancer survivors.

Awaken the Dragon Together is a mini documentary about Wellness Warriors, Massachusetts’ first dragon boat team for cancer survivors. It tells a story about a group of cancer survivor paddlers who have found an unconventional path to wellness through the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boating.

For them, the spirit of dragon boating is essential – a group of people work towards the same goal and support each other as families during the most difficult time of their lives. It’s a story beyond survival, shows the power of individuals’ inner strength built up by a team.

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The Guy: The Brian Donahue Story

Sep 2020

2019 | Directed by E.J. McLeavey-Fisher

Stuntman. Actor. UPS employee. Former WWF wrestler, Disney World performer, and NFL nose tackle. Brian Donahue has seemingly done it all. The Guy is a short documentary film chronicling Mr. Donahue’s surreal story as he tries to strike a balance between paying the rent and seeking out the elusive Hollywood spotlight.

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The Last Azorean Whalemen

Sep 2020

The Last Azorean Whalemen
2019 | Directed by Nick Francis

The Last Azorean Whalemen; follows a group of Azorean Whalemen septuagenarians and octogenarians in Pico and Faial preserving their rich shared oral history of whaling, survival and friendship.

They are the last living connection to Azorean’s whaling industry and their stories will not disappear.

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José

Sep 2020

2019 | Directed by Isabel Miranda

A snippet of José’s life working at the hotdog stand in Downtown Crossing. The video showcases José’s perspective in preparing the hotdogs with care and passion as well as his desire to interact with customers and people from different backgrounds.

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The Faces of MOE Fencing Club

Sep 2020

2020 | Directed by Jeff Palmer

Nestled in the Winter Hill neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts there is a fencing club. It’s called MOE.

This short documentary highlights the many faces one might find at this vibrant community club, where everyone is passionate about the sport of fencing.

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The College FKA Calhoun

Sep 2020

2020 | Directed by Robert Menefee

Calhoun Residential College at Yale University was named for John C Calhoun, a leading proponent of slavery. On June 13, 2016, Corey Menafee, an African American kitchen worker at Calhoun Dining Hall, smashed a racist stained glass window depicting slaves in a cotton field. Mr Menafee’s act led to New Haven community protests which started out small, but over time grew to marches of hundreds of people. After more than thirty demonstrations, over eight months, on Feb.11, 2017, Yale University renamed Calhoun College. The name is now Grace Hopper College. The university held a name change celebration, but the New Haven activists were not invited or acknowledged.

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My Black Is…

Sep 2020

2018 | Directed by Miguel Valdez and Eunice Beato

In this short film by Miguel Valdez and Eunice Beato, young women of color set out to redefine what black is to them.

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The Mountain Dogs

Sep 2020

2020 | Directed by Aynsley Floyd

The Mountain Dogs is a documentary short that follows Sampson and Baylor, two elderly golden retrievers, on their daily climb to the top of the Pinnacle Trail in Stowe, Vermont. The pair have made the climb every day for the past decade, and do so unaccompanied by their owners. The film explores themes of human/animal relationships, non-human agency, and mortality.

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Irene H. Clark; Master Navajo Weaver

Sep 2020

Irene H. Clark; Master Navajo Weaver
2019 | Directed by Dan Harris

In the heart of Crystal New Mexico, renowned Navajo Master Weaver Irene H. Clark lives with her family. Passing forward the artisan knowledge of her mother Glenebah Hardy, Irene and her children teach us what it means when a strong connection with one’s heritage, landscape, and family is woven together to create beautiful artwork.

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Size 22

Sep 2020

2020 | Directed by Xintian Wang

Constance Smith is an Afro Latina plus size model from Boston, MA. She is an advocate for anyone struggling to love and accept their bodies. The documentary “Size 22” features how Constance Smith breaks the stereotypical beauty standard that idealizes thinness and pushes the idea that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.