Local Sightings 2016 – Raise Me Up (Shorts Program)
$12 General Admission
$9 Student/Senior
$7 Member
Stories of quiet courage and conviction in the face of incredible obstacles.
Palimpsest
Colette Cosner | Seattle, WA | 6 min
World Premiere!
After tracking down a map of his old village in Palestine, Selma’s father opens up about his war torn past during the Palestine War of 1948.
Fitting the Description in North Portland
Jarratt Taylor | Portland, OR | 26 min
Seattle Premiere!
Racial profiling and police misconduct in Portland, Oregon are examined from the perspective of local teenagers and law enforcement following the controversial arrest of a black sixteen year old.
Fare Share
Adrienne von Wolffersdorff | Seattle, WA | 30 min
World Premiere!
Through the personal experiences of four Uber and Lyft drivers, this documentary explores the complexities of Seattle’s growing ride-share industry, revealing the challenges of protecting workers’ rights at a time when the nature of work is rapidly changing.
Mothering Inside
Brian Lindstrom | Portland, OR | 29 min
Seattle Premiere!
With help from The Family Preservation Project, a group of incarcerated moms maintain a healthy bond with their children and better their own lives.
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