Freeman Vines
82-year-old Freeman Vines built his first guitar when he was 16 and since then has been trying to reproduce an elusive sound the instrument made. Now living in Fountain, a town of 130 souls in eastern North Carolina, Vines hand-carves guitars and objects that speak to his lifelong conflict with racism in this region. When he acquired a stack of lumber from a tree used in the lynching of a young Black man named Oliver
Giving Mom the Talk
In this literal “coming”-of-age story, an Indian daughter gives her mom “the talk.”
Goodnight Lucy
A heartwarming story of a daughter trying to find the perfect book to read before going to bed. Her wild imagination seems to get the best of her as she delves into each story.
Grace, The
Over the course of one year, a sustainable salmon fisherman struggles to stay afloat at sea and on land as the demands of her small salmon business mount.
Grand Strand, The
Burdened with choosing his legal guardians, Levi spends the summer before he starts high school with his cousins at their family’s trailer in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Heart Cracked Open
Occaneechi-Saponi activist Crystal Cavalier and her family fight to protect sacred places in their ancestral homeland from fossil fuel development. This intimate portrait of family, resilience, and defiance chronicles their fight to protect Mother Earth and reclaim an identity all but erased by centuries of discrimination.
Heart of the City
A cinematic portrait of five Winston-Salem locals on the street, as they share a lifetime of wisdom from struggle.
Henrietta Finds a Nest
A young chick named Henrietta embarks on a heartwarming journey from neglect to friendship. With tender moments, gentle humor, and a timeless message of connection, this tale invites audiences of all ages to embrace the magic of friendship and the power of compassion.
Hot!
A mom and daughter penguin are driving in the hot summer sun to an amusement park. When they begin fighting over the AC, they cause it to break, making their little drive more of an adventure.
I Hate Myself and Want to Die
A dark comedy about a depressed young guy whose attempts to kill himself keep getting interrupted by his family and friends. Unaware of his intentions, they pull him into various adventures over the course of a single night while he looks back on his life and decides whether or not to go through with his deadly plan.
Ice Cream for Breakfast
After being cast out from home early in the morning, a teenage boy struggles to protect his little brother from the harsh realities of their household.
In Loving Memory
“In Loving Memory” follows the life of Chapel Hill-based Japanese artist Chieko Murasugi and explores how her artistic style and philosophy is inspired by the survival of her parents during the bombings of Tokyo in World War II. Chieko rediscovers her mother’s love for colors and patterns and incorporates these elements in her painting series.
Inheritance
Estranged sisters Lucy and Paige reunite to bury their father, becoming entangled in the complicated web of their past as they realize that they have inherited more from their father than just money.
Jazz Photographer, The
This documentary short delves into the world of Bobby Roebuck, exploring how he captures the essence of jazz through his lens. Through his photography, Roebuck tells a compelling story of the genre’s evolution and the artists who bring it to life.
Jungle, The
Unraveling centuries of greed and exploitation in America’s meat industry, this modern-day take on Upton Sinclair’s shocking 1906 novel calls into question the profiteering of ecosystems and reveals how indigenous knowledge may hold the key to creating an equitable food system for both people and the planet.