Chicago-based chef Ethan Lim, drawing on his family’s culinary legacy, creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia.

Cambodian Futures

<p>The Groundbreaker Program is committed to educating our audience and community about structural racism and the importance of working toward racial equity through film, while also elevating and supporting filmmakers of color to ensure that these stories are told by artists who share lived experiences. With that in mind, our Groundbreaker Shorts program is a collection of short films sharing racially diverse stories made by racially diverse filmmakers.</p>


A ballerina from Los Angeles speaks her truth about passion and pain in the dance industry.

Kylie

English

A girl and her community prepare for her Ihuk, the once-dormant coming-of-age ceremony of the Karuk tribe of Northern California.

Long Line of Ladies

A community plagued by gun violence turns to an unlikely solution: mindfulness and meditation.

Quiet Minds Silent Streets

Questioning his place in the film industry, an aspiring young Mexican filmmaker explores how Hollywood has historically portrayed the Latinx community.

Bad Hombrewood

Spanish

After being stuck with the guardianship of their annoying, bookworm nephew, two brothers in Compton, California have to decide if they are willing to take on the responsibility of being caretakers.

Cambodian Futures

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