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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