POV Shorts

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A Vietnamese American daughter captures her parents on 16mm as they dream of their homeland.

A glimpse into the lives of three quilters in the American West.

Two stories of quilted heirlooms and generational nostalgia.

Over the Wall

The Race to Pit Row - NASCAR’s first black woman pit crew member.

Golden Moon

A young med student drives big rigs for tuition fees.

Two stories of women who trailblaze and persist.

A portrait of the experiences unique to displaced queer people fleeing violence at home.

Boat People

Thao recounts the story of her family’s escape through the lens of her fascination with ants.

Set in the heart of the Amazon, a young Ashéninka boy must face his fears and catch a giant catfish.

Families traverse tradition and memory in marking new phases of life.