BIFF Shorts: Change-makers

BIFF Shorts: Changemakers, 101 minutes

Intimate documentary portraits.

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St. Louis Superman

Smriti Mundhra & Sami Khan (Dirs.), 28 minutes, WNY Premiere, USA

The inspiring story of Bruce Franks, Jr. (aka St. Louis Superman), a 33-year old battle rapper, Ferugson activist and state representative at a critical junction in his life as he battles to find peace and serve as a leader in his community.

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Haven

Colin Askey (Dir.), 18 minutes, International Premiere, Canada

Lynda, an indigenous woman dealing with the loss of both of her sons, and Max, the sole survivor of a horrific car accident, are patients at the Crosstown Clinic in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside where patients are provided with medical grade heroin and a safe place to inject, offering one solution to the ongoing opioid epidemic.

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Honey West: The Gloria Fickling Story

Laura Varela (Dir.), 27 minutes, NY Premiere, USA

The story of one ground-breaking woman, author G.G. Fickling, who opened the door to new roles and portrayals of badass women in books and television.

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Selling Lies

Leslie Iwerks (Dir.), 41 minutes, NY Premiere, USA

In 2016, hundreds of Macedonian teenagers discovered a digital gold rush by spreading fake political news on Facebook. Leslie Iwerk’s chilling investigation offers a glimpse inside the secret network to unveil the truth behind the lies and their dramatic impact on American democracy. Watch the teaser trailer.