Short Films
PARTS
A hungry diner visits a new restaurant with an unusual bill of fare. After being served his order, however, his selection is criticized by the waiter, the bus boy and even another customer, so our befuddled customer opts for another dish he hopes will be less controversial.
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LA SEŅORITA LEEAsian-American Studies Short Films Directed by Women Immigration
In this prize-winning dramatic short, Jeanie Lee, a young Korean-American woman,
pregnant by her recently departed Mexican boyfriend and about to be married to a dull,
parentally-approved Korean doctor, is torn between conflicting cultural values.
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HARD DRUGSAlcohol & Drug Abuse Short Films Sociology
Interviews drug addicts, who explain why they started taking drugs, and people who are
working to help them.
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DAD'S LAST FLIGHTShort Films Family Relations Psychology & Psychiatry
In this short drama, Eli, a young father, in the midst of a family crisis with his wife and
young son, begins to lose his grip on sanity just in time to greet the mysterious visit of
Sam, his vagabond father. Sam's delusions push Eli to reclaim the love of his family and
the imaginations of his childhood.
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IN THE HOUSEHealth Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Short Films Directed by Women
This short video features three autobiographical stories written and performed by
teenagers in a children's psychiatric hospital.
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WHAT CAN A GUY DO?
Focusing on the issue of male contraception, this film features high school students from
various ethnic backgrounds portraying couples and individuals in difficult circumstances
involving birth control.
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PORTRAITS OF POSSIBILITYDisabilities Psychology & Psychiatry Short Films Sociology
This inspiring documentary examines the participation of the blind and visually impaired
in competitive athletic events, including track and field, swimming, judo, basketball, and
goal ball.
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COME FEEL THE WINDShort Films Death & Dying Psychology & Psychiatry Children & Young Adult Directed by Women
This short drama tells the story of Clara, a young girl who must learn to cope with
painful emotions following the untimely death of her father.
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AIDS IN THE BARRIOShort Films American Studies Aging / Gerontology AIDS Health Latino Studies Sociology Directed by Women
Examines the impact of AIDS within Hispanic-American communities, focusing on the
specific economic, social and cultural factors which influence perception of the AIDS
crisis, including macho attitudes about sexuality, traditional relations between men and
women, prejudices against homosexuality, and the prevalence of drug abuse.
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HEROISM: A COMMUNITY RESPONDSAIDS American Studies Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Short Films
Looks at the many individuals and organizations that have met the challenge of providing
services for people with AIDS (PWAs) in San Francisco, including volunteers who
provide vital services that government agencies have been unable or unwilling to provide.
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TOGETHER AND APART
When two former gay lovers meet again, years after one has apparently gone straight and
married, they reveal, through song and memory-flashbacks, the feelings they experience
during this reunion.
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STREAM OF SOCIAL INTERCOURSE
Following his therapist's advice, an introverted but determined young college student
faces a class party with high hopes for his new social skills, with unexpected comic
results.
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