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Spotlight On Inspiration

Uplifting films that remind us of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit.

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25 Cats From Qatar

Film 25 Cats From Qatar Directed by Mye Hoang When the owner of Milwaukee’s Sip and Purr Cat Café, learns of the feral cat crisis in Qatar,…
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A MAN with SOLE: The Impact of Kenneth Cole

Film A MAN with SOLE: The Impact of Kenneth Cole Directed by Dori Berinstein With heart & ’sole’ and unflinching determination, global fashion icon and activist Kenneth Cole has put ‘cause' before…
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For Venida, For Kalief

Film For Venida, For Kalief Directed by Sisa Bueno FOR VENIDA, FOR KALIEF debuts the poetry of Venida Brodnax Browder, mother of Kalief Browder- an African-American teenager…
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Holding Liat

Film Holding Liat Directed by Brandon Kramer Liat Atzili was kidnapped from her kibbutz on October 7. What begins as a chronicle of her parents,...
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Land With No Rider

Film Land With No Rider Directed by Tamar Lando In a remote corner of Southwestern New Mexico, the last cowboys eke out a fragile survival between industrial…
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LOOKING UP

Film LOOKING UP Directed by Elena Neuman LOOKING UP tells the inspiring story of Eitan Armon, a young man battling progressive blindness who refuses to…
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Really Me: The Diary of a Soul in Transition

Film Really Me: The Diary of a Soul in Transition Directed by Andrea Groenink, Andy Yardy Really Me: The Diary of a Soul In Transition follows Megan's journey transitioning at age 46 after decades…
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Remaining Native

Film Remaining Native Directed by Paige Bethmann Ku Stevens (17) is the solo runner at his high school with no coach. Living on the Yerington…
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She Runs the World

Film She Runs the World Directed by Matthew O'Neill, Perri Peltz Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. At the height of her…
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SLIFF34 Opening Night Reception

Special Event SLIFF34 Opening Night Reception Join us at the Hi-Pointe Theatre for a celebration of film. You’ll also have the chance to meet...
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Steal This Story, Please!

Film Steal This Story, Please! Directed by Carl Deal, Tia Lessin Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most…
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The Ramba Effect

Film The Ramba Effect Directed by Claire Sandberg Guided by compassionate experts and a devoted team of volunteers, Ramba, an Asian elephant who endured 50 years…