BITTER LEAF

SCREENING EXCLUSIVE TO FILMSLAM (GRADES 5-12 ONLY)In a not so distant future, a burgeoning streamer is torn between her ambition and the ultimate cost of her success after joining a novel program.Further engagement at the CSU Film School:Bitter Leaf, Bitter Technology? A Conversation on Technology & What it Means to Be HumanSaturday, March 29 2:30-5:00pmIs technology truly making our lives better – or just more complicated? How much can we trust the tech we use every day? Join the Mandel Youth Humanities Academy Fellows at the Cleveland International Film Festival for a screening of Bitter Leaf, a short film about a girl surrounded by advanced technology and the importance of decision making when it comes to her success. This event will include a free public screening of the film, followed by a thought-provoking conversation with director Omar S. Kamara, to give more insight on his perspective on technology's role in our lives and what we hope our future looks like.