Part narrative performance film, part documentary, A LITTLE HOPE FOR CHICAGO is a walk through the life of a Chicago hustler, narrowly avoiding the devastating consequences of death and incarceration, as he reflects on the systemic root causes of the violence and trauma that consume youth in urban centers like Chicago.
Directed by Leon Lozano
Papa Joe is one of the original and the oldest active member of the black motorcycle club, The East Bay Dragons. On this day, the city of Oakland, CA, officially dedicates 8.19.2023 as Papa Joe day. Community and Culture have always been what the Dragons are all about. This mini-documentary captures the wholesome energy on Papa Joe’s day in a community that its own local government is picking apart.
In the world of high school robotics, it is blindingly clear students are not competing on a level playing field. Project 212 hails from Ygnacio Valley and faces more challenges than most. Just over the hill from the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, four out of five students are economically disadvantaged. Experience is short and resources limited. Project 212 believes in itself though. But is grit, devoted mentors, and a teacher committed to building young leaders enough to compete against the best teams in the world?
Directed by Brady Anderson
