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shareDocumentary Shorts 1 is a deeply human exploration of life, death, and everything that makes our time here meaningful.
In The Sacred Society, hauntingly beautiful sand animation honors the Jewish volunteers who prepare bodies for burial with care and reverence. Correct Me If I’m Wrong follows a Chinese family’s clash between tradition and acceptance as they attempt to “heal” their queer heir. I Wanted To Hear Your Voice uses real voicemails to capture a son’s love and exhaustion as he cares for his mother with dementia. A Good Death turns its gaze toward a compassionate nurse guiding patients through the final steps of life, while The Life We Have celebrates the strength of a man who refuses to be defined by his cancer diagnosis. Finally, Black Longevity uplifts the stories and philosophies of Black elders who show that aging can be an act of joy, resistance, and deep wisdom.
Together, these films create a moving reflection on mortality, identity, and the beauty of living with intention.
Filmmakers will be present for a post-screening Q&A.
In this program
The Sacred Society
Directed by Benny Zelkowicz
A sand-animated about the volunteers who clean, dress, and prepare bodies for burial according to Jewish custom.
Correct Me If I’m Wrong (如你所願)
Directed by Hao Zhou
A Southwest Chinese family tries to purge an entity from their queer heir, in a struggle of love, legacy, and belief.
I Wanted To Hear Your Voice
Directed by James Pellerito
After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails serve to show the progression of the disease, underscoring the frustration, isolation and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.
A Good Death
Directed by Mia Hagerty
Nurse Karen Morin helps terminally ill patients acquire life-ending medications as they prepare for their final moments on this earth, along with the loved ones who support them.
The Life We Have
Directed by Sam Price-Waldman
What would you do if death felt just steps away? For Rob Shaver, who has faced multiple stage four cancer recurrences over the past two decades — death has felt like an ever-present shadow. The Life We Have captures Rob’s resilience, wisdom, and deep appreciation for life, as he navigates his latest battle with the disease.
Black Longevity
Directed by Geneva Peschka
Black Longevity follows a remarkable group of Black elders, including a centenarian, as they defy societal expectations by embracing the fullness of their lives in their later years. ThisShort explores the daily rituals, personal reflections, and life philosophies of these elders, revealing their authenticity and the communities that sustain them.
Dates & Times
Chase Park Plaza Cinema
November 8, 2025
12:00 pm
