"River of Grass," directed by Sasha Wortzel, reimagines Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s 1947 book, showcasing the Everglades as a vital ecosystem. Through dream-driven narratives and real-life stories, the film explores resistance against climate change, featuring diverse characters and interweaving historical insights, ultimately reflecting on America's environmental legacy and future resilience.
The film by Xander Robin documents Florida's annual invasive python removal contest in the Everglades, where amateur hunters face challenges and fears while a professional undermines the competition. The film explores the urgency of protecting the ecosystem amidst the python hysteria, blending documentary, comedy, and environmental themes. The filmmaker and one of the subjects from the film will be in attendance for a post-film discussion.
A documentary about Churchill’s Hideaway—South Florida’s punk rock institution for four decades—as told by the band members, staff and regulars…
World Premiere Jay is a predominantly white town in the rural countryside of northwest Florida. Ask anyone who lives in…
Dark and mysterious, blackwater rivers can be intimidating to behold. This 55 minute film explores a wild and remote river…
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This film screens as part of the special film program Florida Gone Wild which includes other films listed below. We…
In Miami’s Little Haiti, Xavier (Atibon Nazaire) makes a living as a demolition worker while his wife Esperance (Sheila Anozier)…
Ninety percent of the world’s ancient oyster reefs have collapsed in the last thirty years. Faced with the human pressures…
A collection of documentary shorts. Learn more about the films below. The Foundry A five-minute piece of cinematic poetry, with…
Adolfo Rivera is an 18 year old, undefeated boxer from a conservative Catholic family in Miami, Florida. His love for…