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GREATER CLEVELAND URBAN FILM FESTIVAL <strong>GCUFF</strong>.ORG <strong>SEPTEMBER</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

SHORTS PROGRAM 5 SHORTS PROGRAM 6<br />

Checkers in the Afternoon<br />

In Elloree, South Carolina, a group of African<br />

American men pass the time, and put aside worries<br />

about the economy, by playing checkers together<br />

every afternoon. 3 min<br />

Director: Emily Harrold<br />

1440 and Counting<br />

A burned-out teacher is one day away, fourteen<br />

hundred and forty minutes from retirement when<br />

she is confronted by a desperate man from her past.<br />

When she discovers a beloved student of hers is in<br />

danger, her life is turned upside down within<br />

minutes. Stars , Loretta Devine. 13 min<br />

Director: Tony Gapastione<br />

Across The Tracks<br />

Two sisters grow up in 1960s Georgia. But one is<br />

born with light skin and when schools integrate, she<br />

decides to change her destiny - by passing for white.<br />

Stars , Berkeley Clayborne, Brynn Crosby, Carla<br />

McCullough, Thursday Farrar, E Roger Mitchel. 16<br />

min<br />

Director: Michael Cooke<br />

The Sit In<br />

A high school student is bullied and harassed by her<br />

peers because she is different. In the end she<br />

decides to take a stand. 15 min<br />

Director: Stephon Davis<br />

Run Time: 47 min<br />

Screenings: 9/ 17 @ 12:00 pm l 9/ 21 @ 1:00 pm<br />

Introvert<br />

Animation.<br />

Run Time: 2 min<br />

Director: Chaz Bottoms<br />

About That<br />

Summer and Jonathan are in love, but love isn't<br />

enough for some people. Unfortunately, the world<br />

is uncomfortable with the pair and events start to<br />

hint at Jonathan's mental stability.<br />

Run Time: 15 mins.<br />

Director: Damien D Smith<br />

All My Friends Are Married<br />

ALL MY FRIENDS ARE MARRIED depicts the life of a<br />

thirty something woman attempting to avoid<br />

spinsterhood in New York City. We think it's<br />

hilarious and we think you will too.<br />

Run Time: 30 mins<br />

Director: Ekwa Msangi<br />

Unknown Ground Air & Electricity<br />

(TVOne Unsung Parody)<br />

From the creators of Unsung comes a new<br />

documentary series. In this episode we look at one<br />

of the most influential bands that you've never<br />

heard of, Ground Air & Electricity.<br />

Run Time; 7 mins<br />

Director: David Velo Stewart<br />

Donut Duggies<br />

There's a new drug in the neighborhood. And its<br />

more diabolical than you think<br />

Run Time: 13 min<br />

Written by Hope Beck and Ebonee Owens<br />

Run Time: 67 min<br />

Screenings: 9/ 17 @ 1:30 l

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