CineYouth Program
Free Verse: Experimental
Screenings & Events
Virtual Screening
Available to stream globally April 24 @ 12:00pm CT through April 30 @ 11:59pm CT for a 72-hour watch window.
Synopsis
Cinematic poetry comes to life in this stunning and thought-provoking array of films that break boundaries and inspire creativity.
Note: Films in this program contain themes or language that may not be suitable for all ages.
Films
She Flies Heavy
When a pair of lovers retreats to the woods to reignite their fading feelings for one another, they find themselves drawn to the healing power of nature.
Lavender Menace
In the late 1960s a queer woman questions her own sanity in the face of the pervasive belief that to be gay is to be mentally ill.
Esperando al viento
Amidst the monotonous daily grind of factory work, a young man finds liberation in the movement of his body.
Chorus of the Sun
Hoping to rekindle a spark that once shone brightly, a poet reflects on his life and relationship with writing at the onset of the pandemic.
Contagion
An immersive and hypnotic depiction of a downward spiral.
Earth Hum
Dedicated to Rachel Martin’s drawing “Family Tree,” this experimental documentary invites the audience to hear directly from Martin about her art and her purpose.
Red Flavor No.1™
A “human” finds themself in a room with nothing but a plate of red jello.
time’s ticking
A filmmaker’s intimate exploration of the concept of time, reflections on the current moment, and their own identity.
The River
This impassioned, poetic expression of a community’s response to the loss of a young girl addresses sexual violence, grief, and trauma.
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