Short-Form Documentaries – Program 2
- Short-Form Documentary
- 79 mins
In this program
The Blind Reggaetonera
Directed by River Zhihui Zhang
A blind reggaeton artist defies societal barriers to pursue her musical dreams, redefining perceptions of disability while mentoring young disabled students, proving that passion and determination can transcend physical limitations.
Zag: Tall Trees Have Deep Roots
Directed by Clara Maria Wetzel
The Araucária tree and the Xokleng people are one. To ensure their survival, a small family takes on the mission of saving their sacred tree.
Things I Never Told You / Cosas Que Nunca Te Dije
Directed by Airam Alejandra Ramírez
Ale sets out on a nostalgic journey back to the city where she first met Fer. Their friendship saved her life when she was at her lowest. Now she wants to say goodbye and share all the things she never told her.
Three Vendors of Ipanema / Três Ambulantes De Ipanema
Directed by Jonathan S. Lee
“The Human Being is Only Free When He is Master of Himself.” These words cap a mural in a favela high over Rio De Janeiro, framing the lives of three street vendors descending from the hills to sell their homemade foods on the “Farme” section of Ipanema Beach. For decades, these three vendors have been beloved figures of Farme Beach’s LGBTQ+ community.
Dates & Times
Regal Union Square
September 19, 2025
3:00 pm