The Best Inspirational Films: Disc 1, Short Films |
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Tim Loane
A young protestant girl in Derry wants to be a RIVERDANCER but her grief-stricken father has to be convinced. [L]
Javier Fesser
Binta, a little girl from Senegal, tells us about the everyday life in her village, the importance of education for girls, and about her father’s great idea to make the world a better place.
Adrienne Michel-Long
A young boy called “Luka” steps into a timeless world of mishap adventure in a moment of distraction while in pursuit of a balloon in the sky.
Cat Little
A bitterly cold winter if affecting attendance at church until a creative priest comes up with a brilliant idea.
Across the Hall
Recently emigrated Miguel has a hard time dealing with diverse cultures while his kids try hard to just fit in. But Miguel’s refusal to acknowledge his cross-dressing neighbor and his strict orders to have his kids do the same angers his wife and eventually has the kids defying his authority.
Alastair McIlwain 15 min. | Children’s Drama | N. Ireland
The unique friendship between Ned and his 7 year old grandson, Conan, stems from their devout love of gardening. When Ned realizes that he is going to die he knows he must explain his death to Conan in the only way he will understand.
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Emiko Omori
Musician Tinh Mahoney first stepped inside Oregon State Penitentiary, a maximum security prison, at the invitation of some inmates. His dream of building a school in his native Vietnam inspired them on a four year journey ending with the building of a school 7,500 miles away. [L]
Tony Dean Smith
After witnessing the accidental death of his daughter, ALAN LAINE has undergone 2 years of therapy. Just when he feels like he can put the past away, a frightening experience pulls him back into a world where reality and fantasy blur.
Darren Bolton 17:14 | Drama/Fantasy | UK
At a vulnerable point in her family life, Hannah acts out a reverie of fantasy and mischief to fill the widening void between her and her father. Her transition from child to adulthood comes with a selfless and cathartic act that snatches her father back from the edge of collapse.
Michael Kinirons 4:05 | Drama | Ireland
A little boy searches for a new perspective.
Aaron Schneider 40 min. | USA | Drama
Based on the story by William Faulkner, Two Soldiers tells the inspirational and stirring tale of two brothers pulled apart by war. Set in 1941 on the eve of WWII, Faulkner’s poignant coming-of-age story takes us on a young boy’s heroic journey to reunite his family and do battle with the world that has torn it apart. [L]
Hailey Bartholomew 4 min | Drama | Australia
A young woman dreads living an ordinary life in the suburbs. Finding herself living this “nightmare” causes her to take a fresh look at what is really important.
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Disc 2, Feature Films |
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Dani Menkin 70 min. | Documentary | USA
This is the story of Ami, a man who while unable to move any part of his body, still manages to move each and every one of us, as he teaches us a part of life’s intimate dance. [L]
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Dan Ireland 108 Min. | Drama | UK/USA
All but abandoned by her family in a London retirement hotel, an elderly woman strikes up a curious friendship with a young writer.
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Notes
[L] [V] [S] *With special thanks to the Heart of Gold International Film Festival for guiding us to some truly heartwarming films. Heart of Gold films are marked with a heart. |
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Dance Lexie Dance
Binta and the Big Idea
Luka
The Parish Letter
Freesia of Eden
7,500 Miles to Redemption
Reflection
Invisible
Treeclimber
Picket Fenced-In
39 Lbs. of Love
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont
