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.
Have I Swallowed Your Dreams
A poetic conversation between an immigrant daughter and her mother about sacrifices and dreams.
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.
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.
Inferno of the Living, The
A teenager escapes a violent home, embarking on the search for her father and forging inner strength.
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.
Kid President
No more lettuce, no more artichokes… no more broccoli! This is the future that Kid President envisions as he rolls out his most daring policy yet: a ban on all vegetables. Can Kid President make his vegetable-free dream a reality?
Knead
When an alien landing mysteriously drives people around the world to achieve their deepest dreams, an aspiring baker in an unhappy marriage wonders why she hasn’t been affected at all—forcing her to take matters into her own hands.
Lack of It, The
Sherita drives for a social transportation service in Winston-Salem. Tina works for the local Transit Authority and made it her mission to keep the memory of a black-owned transportation company alive that was once the biggest of its kind: Safe Bus. Between past and present, the two women uncover a story of segregation and empowerment, community and mobility, and shed light on structural racism that is still present.
Last Dance, The
The final chapter of a famous East London haunt and the brainchild of successful club owner/promoter Linford “Fox” Wilson. Fox’s world tailspins, as his iconic “LA bar”—a staple for the Caribbean community, a home of Reggae music, and a hub for the Windrush generation—is compulsory purchased by the council, forcing him and his patrons out, leaving his life in disarray. We witness a community rise up against the onrushing tide of gentrification that threatens to
