SOCIETY DOC Shorts Festival - Sept. 24/25 event
Documentary, Short Films
See the Full Lineup of Films:
SCRAPS, 37min., Iraq
Directed by Aaron Joshua Weintraub
Mosul is still haunted by ISIS. The city’s recent past has created an uncertain future, and perhaps nothing displays the city’s instability more accurately than its spike in child labor. Razzan, Hameed and Maher are three boys from Harmat, a neighborhood whose past ISIS -affiliation has created a pariah community.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/828736264
THE LOST JEWS OF PAKISTAN, 12min., USA
Directed by Alexander Nilsen
Imagine a scenario where a teenage boy's compassion shines through for a religious community that was forgotten, transforming a neglected graveyard into a place of beauty and solace. That's the heartwarming story we captured in our documentary: The Lost Jews of Pakistan. It's a tale that will inspire audiences and remind them of the incredible power of unifying religions while honoring our ancestors.
FAIRY FINGERS (DOIGTS DE FEE), 22min,. Canada
Directed by Siham Kortas
Fairy Fingers is a documentary that tells the story of my son, who, despite his difference was able to grow up, take on challenges and realize his potential. It’s a story about how I, as a parent, went from a feeling of helplessness to one of pride and fascination.
https://www.facebook.com/doigtsdefeeparsihamkortas
https://mobile.twitter.com/sihamkortas?lang=en
ZAMBEZIA: A WELL FOR CHANGE, 23min,. Spain
Directed by Amine Harboul
In the poverty-stricken countryside of Zambezia, Mozambique, a seasoned community leader faces the formidable challenge of constructing a crucial water well. Meanwhile, he wrestles with feelings of detachment from his family and struggles to maintain control over his deteriorating health.