“Ch’ul be” delves into the Tsotsil sacred path, exploring ancient collective commitments that sustain the cycle of life in community. In San Andres Larrainzar, everyone is responsible for the collective well-being, but few are chosen to follow the path of serving the gods. ”Ch’ul be” is the path of Martha and Diego, and of Román and his son Tino. It is a journey from the everyday to the divine, from the individual to the collective, to ensure that knowledge is not lost and the cycle is not broken.
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A Black Dog by the Reef
Yan, diagnosed with depression, has to face his inner lostness, due to the sudden disappearance of his closest friend and the inabilities to understand with his parents.
On The Mountain
On The Mountain is a poetic drama inspired by true events. Rabia Noori, an English teacher from Kabul, is forced to make an impossible choice to save her family when they resettle as refugees in the U.S.
Footwork
An abstract portrait of Black and Creole cowboys in Louisiana and their connection to horses, both Horse and Rider dancing their way to cultural preservation.
The Meaning of A Ritual
n empathic, young plant doctor gifted with extrasensory powers and an emotionally fragile, isolated artist, must rescue each other to rediscover the essence of living.
A coming of age story about two women from different generations, who have more in common than they are willing to admit.
These Four Walls
For over a century, people with disabilities have been locked away from society and placed into institutions. These Four Walls follows the heart-wrenching saga of David Weremy, leading a class action lawsuit against the Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC), uncovering shocking allegations of widespread abuse and neglect under governmental care. An inspiring tale of hope, community, and the power of breaking free from confinement.