NATIONAL ANTHEM GIRL
(dir: Jefferson Moore /USA/76 min)
SCREENS: SATURDAY DEC 7, 9:45PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM GIRL is a non-political look at Long Island native Janine Stange's two year, self-funded quest to sing the National Anthem in all 50 states, while promoting pride, patriotism, and the 200th anniversary of The Star Spangled Banner.
NATIONAL ANTHEM GIRL screens with the following short films:
5 REASONS WHY WE NEED HATE SPEECH
(dir: Molly Dedham/USA/14 min)
What if the fight to stop hate speech is more harmful than the speech itself? Through interviews with First Amendment experts, activists, and journalists, Lou Perez of We the Internet TV lays out "5 Reasons Why We Need Hate Speech" in this mini documentary.
REAL COURAGE
(dir: Linda Kelly Williams/USA/16 min)
REAL COURAGE is the story of an African American man who believes he’s found the answers to life’s problems. He unknowingly recommends another black man, whose view of the world is diametrically opposed to his, for a position. The drama unfolds as this man broadcast his views to the public.
IN GOD WE TRUST
(dir: Angie Denison/USA/22 min)
The inspiring story behind America's largest free-flying flag and the man who made it happen. Kyle Fox is defined by his patriotism, service and love of God. He’s an everyday citizen who, during a time when divisions are strong and many have lost hope, felt compelled to create a project that unites people around a common symbol of freedom.