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.
Inferno of the Living, The
A teenager escapes a violent home, embarking on the search for her father and forging inner strength.
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.
Into the Wonderwoods
In this new animated film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, 10-year-old Angelo dreams of becoming an explorer and a zoologist. When he hits the road with his family to visit his beloved granny, his distracted parents leave him behind at a rest stop. Left to his own devices, Angelo decides to cut through the forest in search of his family. He enters a dark and mysterious world inhabited by strange creatures, some friendlier
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.
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.
