Selections From The 3rd Annual Heritage Film Festival
Mom’s Day Off ~ by Rose Jarvis~ 6 mins
Mom's one-day break is interrupted by her desire to be the perfect mother.
France 1 (Divers of Saint Malo) ~ by Chris Lynn ~ 5 mins.
Ambient sounds and sun-kissed waves capture a day at the beach.
Vanishing Lands: The Future of the Pennsylvania Dutch ~ 18 mins
Leena Jayaswal & Nada Tomisova
A unique community and isolated culture is highlighted in this documentary.
April 10, 2006 ~ by Eunice Lee ~ 3 mins
Inner strength emerges during a demonstration for immigrant rights.
Welcome to the Neighborhood ~ Scott M. Johnson ~ 11 mins
A boy finds adventure while exploring his new neighborhood.
Born to Win ~ by Trey Hock ~ 15 mins
Two girls change their lives when they change their clothes.
OFFLINE ~ by Jon Gann ~ 7 mins
Technology and tradition blend in this comedic look at modern dating.
The Father ~ by Faraday Okoro ~ 13 mins.
A young man discovers a secret about his father.
Waving the Flag ~ by Sheila M. Sofian ~ 4 mins
An ambivalent patriot explores politics and consumerism.
Color Conscious ~ by Cheraine Stanford ~ 3 mins
Spoken word and images express identity, stereotype and immigration.
Wasabi ~ by Dong Soo Shin ~ 4 mins
Two animals, Wabi and Sabi, compete to claim the last acorn on their tree.
Winter ~ by Mar Elepano ~ 3 mins.
Animated drops and music are coordinated to lend a joyful farewell to winter.
Special Thanks: Mar Elepano, Trenia Farmer, Jon Gann, Craig Herndon, Kent Hunter, Rose Jarvis,
George Kochell, Mike McMillan, Yvonne Smith, Adande Washington
2008
May 9 – June 15, 2008
Capitol Plaza I
1200 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002