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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 3:00 PM FILMS
SHORT FILMS
Strange Breathin
Adrien Peskine, Adrien Peskine, Anthony Gystere Peskine * 2020 * France * 8 minutes
Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Short
Kindah: A History in the Shadows
Tibria J. Brown * 2025 * Jamaica/United States * 10 minutes
Kindah: A History in the Shadows spotlights the under-documented history of the Maroon community in Jamaica. The Maroons are descendants of self-emancipated Africans who did not just escape slavery but outwitted and fought the British Empire to secure their freedom. This story has long been overlooked because historically, colonial powers controlled the narratives of the people they sought to oppress.
The Decision (La Decisión)
Susibel Espaillat * 2025 * Dominican Republic * 16 minutes * WORLD PREMIERE *
After eight years of trying to start a family, a couple faces the heartbreaking decision of whether to continue with a pregnancy that could change their lives forever, after discovering their baby has severe congenital and cardiac problems.
INTERMISSION ~ 10 MINUTES ~ INTERMISSION
FEATURE SHORTS
Raizal : The Jamaican Connection
Jamar Cleary * 2024 * Colombia, Jamaica * 20 minutes
This award winning documentary focuses on a group of Afro-Caribbean-Latino individuals living on the Colombian-owned island of San Andrés. Known as the Raizals, this community has strong Jamaican heritage, which plays a significant role in shaping their identity and culture. The film explores the unique history and contributions of the Raizals, highlighting their vibrant traditions and connections to their Jamaican roots.
Tracing Our Path Through Pilsen: Artist Perspective
Reginald Jousha Rice * 2024 * United States * 36 minutes
Tracing Our Path Through Pilsen is a documentary that celebrates the artists and cultural ambassadors of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. This documentary highlights the artists concerns regarding gentrification, their commitment to preserving cultural retention in Pilsen as a Latinx community, cultural pride, murals, music, philosophy, and the living legacy of the artists.
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