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Unity in Diversity shorts

JONAH STANDS UP (16 min, dir. Hannah Engelson, USA)
New Orleans artist and rabble-rouser Jonah Bascle faces his mortality. He leaves behind a legacy of comedy, visual art, and disability advocacy.*Official Selection: Indie Grits, St. Louis International and New Orleans Film Festivals

www.HannahEngelson.com/jonah-stands-up

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SPEAK (17 min, dir. Laura Seay, USA)
The story of a girl haunted by old traumas that threaten her ability to connect with even the most sincere suitor.*Official Selection: Los Angeles, Nantucket, Portland, New Filmmakers, Stony Brook and Crested Butte Film Festivals

www.SpeakTheFilm.com

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LITTLE POTATO (15 min, dir. Wes Hurley, Nathan M. Miller, Seattle) *Filmmaker in attendance*
An autobiographical short about a boy growing up gay in the Soviet Union, his mail-order-bride mom, and their adventurous escape to America. *Official Selection: Sarasota (Best Short Documentary) and SXSW Film Festivals

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THE GAY LIFESTYLE (8 min, dir. Lindsay Trapnell, USA)
What is a gay lifestyle? Does it exist? This observational documentary explores this question by offering a glimpse into the lives and everyday moments of LGBTQ folks living in the heartland of Omaha, Nebraska.

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THE TABLES (15 min, dir. Jon Bunning, USA)
A Look at the powerful connection between a pair of outdoor ping pong tables in the heart of New York City and the unlikely group of people theyve brought together, from homeless people to investment bankers to gangbangers. *Official Selection: Ashland Independent, AFI Docs, Palm Springs International, NY Shorts, Hollyshorts, Manhattan, and Harlem Film Festivals

www.TheTablesFilm.com