Sidebars
In addition to the main Festival program, there are special film sections that add interest and diversity to the overall Festival and help attendees navigate the offerings. These special categories include:
These remarkable films feature stories from Africa, made by and about Africans and people of African descent from around the world. {view films}
Ready for your mind to be blown? Prowl the Festival and feast on these dark, mysterious, thrilling, and bizarre films. {view films}
These compelling documentaries examine the prevailing threat to democracy around the world. {view films}
This eclectic array of Spanish-language films, and films with Spanish dialogue, explores a multitude of subjects that range from the culturally specific to the universal. {view films}
You can take a family trip around the world without leaving the city. These family-friendly films are great for kids and young adults. {view films}
Focusing on topics including photography, painting, illustration, fashion, and theater, these films explore artists and the artistic process. Some of these films also highlight animation—an art form in and of itself. {view films}
These films from—or about—Israel and the Jewish diaspora enlighten with their unique cultural perspective. {view films}
This long-standing sidebar, now with a new name, features films focusing on issues, topics, and stories from the lesbian, gay, transgender, and queer communities. {view films}
Focusinng on films from the Pacific Islands and the entire continent of Asia, along with stories of Asian-Americans, these films feature modern tales from ancient cultures. {view films}
These films, hailing from many different countries, share the same language and exemplify dynamic cultures that have impacted history while continuing to mold the world's dialogue. {view films}
Once again we are proud to feature this collection of films that celebrate empowered women. {view films}
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