Thursday Sept. 20
11:00am
The Nomad
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“Admissions”
Peace Shorts Program

Short Narrative
Director: Harry Kakatsakis
Country: US

Admissions is a short film starring Academy Award nominee James Cromwell that tells a transformational tale about what it takes to find lasting peace, even in war-torn places like the Middle East. Featuring an Israeli couple and a Palestinian man, this modern parable is set in the Admissions Room for the afterlife. Its purpose is to start a conversation that heals.

Admissions Trailer

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“Birth of a White Boy”
Peace Shorts Program
Filmmaker Attending

Short Narrative
Director: J. Paul Preseault
Country: US
World Premiere
Peace Shorts Program

Birth of a White Boy follows a man by the name of Jonathon who is torn by thoughts of revenge or reconciliation as he prepares to give the best man toast at his father’s wedding reception. The film highlights important issues such as racism and forgiveness from childhood through adulthood. As we follow Jonathon on his short journey during his father’s wedding we learn that there is more than just meets the eye.

Birth of a White Boy Trailer

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“Distance”
Peace Shorts Program

Short Narrative
Director: Sang Joon Kim
Country: US
Colorado Premiere

The director relates the miscommunication between brother and father who never understand each other. The film is presented through humor.

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“Grave Digging”
Peace Shorts Program

Short Narrative
Director: Julien Thomas
Country: Canada
World Premiere

Grave Digging is a reflection on the present circumstances surrounding conflict and the glipse of humanity in which we find ourselves.

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“In the Presence of Absence”
Peace Shorts Program

Short Narrative
Director: Brigid Tierney
Country: Canada
World Premiere

In the Presence of Absence examines perceptions and ideas of the “other”. This is explored as two girls meet in the space that divides them.

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“Movement”
Peace Shorts Program

Short Narrative
Director: Daniel Le Baron
Country: Canada
World Premiere

Movement shows two dancers from opposing communities express their pain through movement.

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“Spectrum”
Peace Shorts Program

Short Narrative
Director: Anita Hung
Country: Canada
World Premiere

Spectrum follows the life of a newspaper delivery man. In this film, the man discovers the significance of expanding one’s perspective.

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“Through a Glass, Darkly”
Peace Shorts Program

Short Narrative
Director: Jenni Leigh Harder
Country: Canada
World Premiere

Through a Glass, Darkly brings together two women. In this film they are brought together by their own story, a reflection of grief and death that surrounds them.

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