Category: Coming-Of-Age
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Six Drama Films that Explore the Transgender Experience in Children
This Transgender Day of Remembrance, let us take a look at six films about transgender children grappling with their identity in a heteronormative world that despises their kind and tries its best to invalidate their feelings.
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A Conversation With the Filmmakers of ‘When Men Were Men’
Hours before their line-up of screenings for Trans Awareness Week began, the filmmakers of ‘When Men Were Men’ chatted with me about the film’s personal exploration of masculinity.
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Inuit Girls Hunt Alien Monsters in ‘Slash/Back’
Inuit girls use their Inuit tradition to hunt down alien monsters, enough said.
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It’s ‘Christmas In the Heartland’ for Two Girls
This Christmas movie gives viewers a friendship that unexpectedly forms from a plane trip.
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The True Confessions of an Invisible Girl
The clever but socially-awkward Tetê joins a new school, and she’ll do anything to fit in.
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Diversity Programming At The Austin Film Festival
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.
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Making Magic in the Descendants Series
Did you know that Disney heroes and villains have kids? Check out the Descendants series.
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‘The Woman King’: Historic, Majestic, and Empowering!
This action thriller is made with the hope that the black youth of America will feel empowered, and realize the significance of their heritage.
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Tonight is ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow’
A strong representation of African Americans in this film features evil spirits and horror-themed elements.
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An Interview with Writer/Director Albert Acosta
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta’s foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.