A Program of 3 Short Films

Short Films and Filmmaker Q&A's Screened Throughout the Day on Saturday, July 10, 2021

Knocking Down The Fences | Tree #3 | Red Horizon

Each short film screening was followed by live filmmaker Q&A:
Knocking Down The Fences with Meg Shutzer, Director, and John Priddy, Windrider Institute CEO and Co-Founder.
Tree #3 with Omer Ben-Shachar, Director, and Claudia S. Murray.
Red Horizon with T.C. Johnstone, Director, and Will Stoller-Lee, Windrider Forum Co-Founder.

Film and Q&A Screened Saturday, July 10, 2021

Knocking Down the Fences shows an incredible black, softball player flying through the air, catching balls clearly out of reach. A.J. Andrews is the first woman to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award, recognizing her amazing athletic talent. Yet, she faces the same financial difficulties as other professional female athletes, earning significantly less than professional male athletes.

THE LENS OF HOPE

Female athletes are speaking up and saying it is time for equality. They are starting to be heard and seen for their talent and they are inspiring young girls who will be the next generation of superstar athletes!

“Women need to be loud about their achievements, and this film was another way for me to use my voice.”
-A.J. Andrews

Filmmaker: Meg Shutzer
Run time: 12 minutes

CLICK TO WATCH "KNOCKING DOWN
THE FENCES" IN OUR FILM LIBRARY

Visit knockingdownthefences.com for more information on the film.

Film and Q&A Screened Saturday, July 10, 2021

Tree #3 is Itai’s story of living in Texas as an immigrant from Israel. This boy dreams of having the lead role in a school play, but is repeatedly cast as a bush or a tree. Undeterred by blatant discrimination, he makes the most of being Tree #3 and finds his moment to unexpectedly shine.

THE LENS OF HOPE

Despite hurdles and discrimination, immigrants continue to believe in the American Dream and enrich our communities.

Filmmaker: Omer Ben-Shachar
Run time: 20 minutes

CLICK TO WATCH OUR FILMMAKER Q&A
WITH OMER BEN-SHACHAR

WINNER:

2019 Student Academy Award (Narrative Bronze Medal)
2019 Student Emmy Award (Nominee, Best Comedy)

And many more…

Visit treenumberthreefilm.com for more information on the film.

Film and Q&A Screened Saturday, July 10, 2021

Red Horizon is a documentary about an amazing group of young African-American men and women being trained as pilots, looking to help diversify the pilot profession. Less than 3% of pilots are black, and less than 1% are black women. These men and women are carrying on the legacy of the black Tuskegee Airmen, who served with distinction in WWII and returned home to face the same racism they had before.

THE LENS OF HOPE

These intelligent young pilots are paving the way for more like them to be trained as airmen and women to create an aviation culture of people from all different walks of life.

Filmmaker: T.C. Johnstone
Run time: 34 minutes

CLICK TO WATCH A REPLAY OF OUR
FILMMAKER Q&A WITH T.C. JOHNSTONE

Where the name “Red Tail” came from:

Tuskegee Airmen in World War II

In April 1942, the Tuskegee-trained 99th Pursuit Squadron deployed to North Africa, which the Allies had occupied. … The tails of their planes were painted red for identification purposes, earning them the enduring nickname “Red Tails.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RED TAIL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION featured in the film.

Visit redhorizonfilm.com for more information on the film.

https://vimeo.com/416240129

Carterland
Screened Thursday, July 8, 2021

River City Drumbeat
Screened Friday, July 9, 2021

Short Film Program
Screened Saturday, July 10, 2021
Knocking Down The Fences, Tree #3, and Red Horizon

Rising Phoenix
Filmmaker Conversation Screened Thursday, July 15, 2021
Watch the Film on Netflix (Subscription Required)

Giving Voice
Filmmaker Conversation Screened Friday, July 16, 2021
Watch the Film on Netflix (Subscription Required)