Screened at the First Annual Our City Film Festival
February 10, 2008
12-9pm
I. OUR BODY(12:00-1:40)
Can I Kick It? (7min)- BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Director: Gabe Uhr
Either the sport of kickball has matured or adults have regressed. This short examines the World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA),
which began in DC and has since grown into an international operation.
To Steal a Bicycle (13min)
Director: Jes Therkelsen
The sting of having a bike stolen can be painful and the process of recovery even worse.
Told through the voices of real victims, this film amusingly investigates public awareness, police response and pro-shop experience.
Just how easy is it to get away with bike theft in Washington?
Ready to Play (61 min)
Director: Jennifer Crescenzo
Over the last fifteen years Coach “Crash” Crescenzo has taken a passion for baseball and built a
neighborhood institution, the D.C. Glover Park Co-Ed Softball League. As administrations come
and go the softball league keeps bringing neighbors out to play ball and keeps a changing
community connected.
II. OUR MIND (2:00-3:40)
Of Politics and Prose (10min):
Director: Andrea Bloom
This short showcases one of the last remaining independent bookstores in Washington and how it has flourished while other independent stores have failed.
The Tivoli: A Neighborhood Landmark Reborn (20min)-
BEST MID LENGTH DOC $400:
Director: Walter Gottlieb
The story of one of America’s most elaborate movie houses is unraveled as the
Columbia Heights theater’s eighty year history is told by famous
Washingtonians such as Diane Rehm of NPR.
An Impression: Dischord Records (15min)
Director: Kylos Brannon and Leena Jayaswal
This short explores the D.C. punk scene, the record label behind it, and how “D.C. was put on the
map,” through the voices and personalities of local rockers, writers, and producers.
Blue Line (35min)
Director: Gemal Woods
Meet Christon Bacon, aka Christylez. He’s a musician, visual artist, an emcee, and a community
activist. This visual journal peeks in to the life of this young D.C. ‘renaissance man’ as
he rides the Metro to spread his art and his hope for his city.
III. OUR HEART (4:00-5:40)
Lessons from the Waterfront (33min)-
BEST STUDENT FILM $300
Director: Multi-Media Training Institute
This film, written and shot by the youth of Multi-Media Training Institute explores the history
and current state of the Anacostia River through various perspectives.
The film is shot and produced by “at risk” D.C. youth.
Chocolate City (47min)
Director: Ellie Walton and Sam Wild
Washington is home to America’s proportionally largest black population. This film documents the
struggle of the Arthur Capper/Carrolsburg public housing community as they face demolition as
part of the Hope 6 regeneration program of the Waterfront.
IV. OUR SOUL (6:00-7:45)
Barberin’ (8min)
Director: Tessa Moran and Ben Crosbie
Step inside the doors of Edges Barbership on 14th and U Streets. Meet customers young and old as
lively conversations go on about everything from women to politics to life outside of jail.
G-d of a Second Chance (82min)-
BEST FEATURE LENGTH DOC $500
Director: Paul Wagner
This documentary explores the role of faith in the lives of two Black
men dealing with the toughest challenges of life in D.C.’s poorest neighborhood.
Two men, one recovering drug addict, and another “at risk” youth,
reach out to their community for guidance in improving their lives.
AWARD CEREMONY (8:00-9:00)
Please stay for drinks and an award ceremony after the films where prizes will be given
to the winners listed above. Meet the filmmakes and other community leaders.
This is open to the public. You do not need a ticket to get in. There is limited space however,
so get there early.
Wear your support on your sleeve! This fantastic American Apparrel T-shirt comes in red and purple.
It will be delivered to your door with in 7 days of ordering. A limited amount will be sold at the screening as well.
Only $15.00!
