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Dormancy
Posted by : Manhattan Film Festival1932. At the height of the growing American eugenics movement, the state of Vermont passes a law allowing for sexual sterilization of "idiots, imbeciles, or feeble-minded persons." Dormancy follows a young immigrant woman and her husband as they face deceit and coercion while pursuing their dream of starting a family.
West Winds
Posted by : Manhattan Film FestivalThe survivor of an unknown apocalypse struggles to navigate the physical and mental hardships of isolation. When all hope is lost, a stray dog enters their life and reminds them of what it means to be alive.
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Posted by : Manhattan Film FestivalA newlywed couple is forced to take the stairs up to their hotel room on the night of their wedding when the elevator is out of order..PNG&w=100&h=100&q=100; "Otra Vida: A Celebration of the Immigrant")
Otra Vida: A Celebration of the Immigrant
Posted by : Manhattan Film Festival“Otra Vida” explores three converging immigrant stories as they grapple with their experience to achieve the American Dream. The film begins with the arrival of Pepe, a young boy from Mexico, to the United States on a mission to find his uncle Paco. We follow Pepe as he makes his way into the city where he meets and passes the torch off to Sara, a middle-aged immigrant with a young son Die...
B.L.M Voices
Posted by : Manhattan Film FestivalThe world witnessed the murder of George Floyd, bringing millions of people out onto the streets around the planet in protest turning many into first time activists. This is the story of one such activist..jpg&w=100&h=100&q=100; "A Best Man")
A Best Man
Posted by : Manhattan Film FestivalOn his best friend’s wedding day, Josh proves a best man can only do so much to make sure everything goes smoothly for the bride and groom..jpg&w=100&h=100&q=100; "Undergrads")
Undergrads
Posted by : Manhattan Film FestivalWith college drawing to a close, a group of friends are left to re-examine themselves and their relationships over the course of a weekend.
The Other Side - A Portrait of Nikki Bell
Posted by : Manhattan Film FestivalThe Other Side is a portrait of Nikki Bell and her journey from a teen sex trafficking survivor to a powerful advocate for other survivors in Worcester, MA. Over the past 8 years, she’s set up an extensive network of support services to help women in her community overcome addiction, trauma, isolation, stigma, and violence associated with the commercial sex industry. Then the world changed se...
American Dream
Posted by : Manhattan Film FestivalA recovering addict suffers the dangers and indignities of gig work in the wealthy homes of the privileged few.
County
Posted by : Manhattan Film FestivalThe biggest secret in politics is the smallest office you could possibly run for--County Committee.