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GREATER CLEVELAND URBAN FILM FESTIVAL GCUFF.ORG SEPTEMBER 2016 SHORTS PROGRAM 5 SHORTS PROGRAM 6 Checkers in the Afternoon In Elloree, South Carolina, a group of African American men pass the time, and put aside worries about the economy, by playing checkers together every afternoon. 3 min Director: Emily Harrold 1440 and Counting A burned-out teacher is one day away, fourteen hundred and forty minutes from retirement when she is confronted by a desperate man from her past. When she discovers a beloved student of hers is in danger, her life is turned upside down within minutes. Stars , Loretta Devine. 13 min Director: Tony Gapastione Across The Tracks Two sisters grow up in 1960s Georgia. But one is born with light skin and when schools integrate, she decides to change her destiny - by passing for white. Stars , Berkeley Clayborne, Brynn Crosby, Carla McCullough, Thursday Farrar, E Roger Mitchel. 16 min Director: Michael Cooke The Sit In A high school student is bullied and harassed by her peers because she is different. In the end she decides to take a stand. 15 min Director: Stephon Davis Run Time: 47 min Screenings: 9/ 17 @ 12:00 pm l 9/ 21 @ 1:00 pm Introvert Animation. Run Time: 2 min Director: Chaz Bottoms About That Summer and Jonathan are in love, but love isn't enough for some people. Unfortunately, the world is uncomfortable with the pair and events start to hint at Jonathan's mental stability. Run Time: 15 mins. Director: Damien D Smith All My Friends Are Married ALL MY FRIENDS ARE MARRIED depicts the life of a thirty something woman attempting to avoid spinsterhood in New York City. We think it's hilarious and we think you will too. Run Time: 30 mins Director: Ekwa Msangi Unknown Ground Air & Electricity (TVOne Unsung Parody) From the creators of Unsung comes a new documentary series. In this episode we look at one of the most influential bands that you've never heard of, Ground Air & Electricity. Run Time; 7 mins Director: David Velo Stewart Donut Duggies There's a new drug in the neighborhood. And its more diabolical than you think Run Time: 13 min Written by Hope Beck and Ebonee Owens Run Time: 67 min Screenings: 9/ 17 @ 1:30 l
GREATER CLEVELAND URBAN FILM FESTIVAL GCUFF.ORG SEPTEMBER 2016 SHORTS PROGRAM 7 SHORTS PROGRAM 8 In This World 15-year-old Courvosier Cox knows he is destined to be a star. Struggling to find his place in the complex world of inner-city Durham, NC, he undertakes a relentless quest to escape into the spotlight. 15 MIN Director: Kelly Creedon Dance of the Night With so much chaos surrounding her, dance is this teen's only escape. 7 min .A film written by Tiana Wilson. Directed by CSA film students 5 Minutes If you were given 5 Minutes left to live, who would you call? 8 min Director: David Innes Edwards Ugly movie A coming-of-age story of a boy looking for love in the wrong place...his own environment. 20 min Director: Leron Lee Run Time: 50 min Screenings: 9/ 17 @ 3:45 pm l 9/ 22 @ 1:30 pm Marianne A Nigerian man travels to a remote, pentecostal church with his ailing wife. Run Time: 17 mins. Director: Tomisin Adepeju Aquarium A couple drive to the beach to say their final goodbyes. Stars J.D. Phillips, Vivian Ngo. Run Time: 8 min. Director: Benmio McCrea JackDaw A father mourns on the one year anniversary of his wife's disappearance. Run Time: 14 mins. Director: Travis Champagne Dirt Some things must die to live Run Time 7 mins. Director: Darius Clark Monroe Bailee Who A six-year-old little girl has to care for her 7-week old sister as their mother has died in the home. But her belief in a children's story about a magical owl sends her on a journey. Can the owl help her before the authorities come to take them away? Run Time 8 mins. Director: Kevin Taylor A Sweet Christmas When a determined sister brings her family together, she finds that she has to direct their personal lives only to discover that a strange dessert brings a dark surprise. Run Time 8 mins. Director: Myron Davis Run Time: 64 min Screening: 9/ 20 @ 7:30
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