Event

Docs Shorts 2 @ St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

A collection of documentary shorts directed by St. Louis natives and filmmakers with strong local connections. Shorts in multi-film programs are listed alphabetically, not in the order screened. All programs are at Washington Universitys Brown Hall Auditorium.

Docs Shorts 2
(98 min.)

Bang the Drum: The Life and Death of a Small-Town Music Scene
Douglas Wicker, 19 min.
Using Farmington, Mo., as an illustrative example, the film explores how social media has affected local music scenes.

Interview with a Soldier
Edward Johnston, 9 min.
A film about a soldiers call to action, the hardships he has faced, and the lessons hes learned.

A Look Ahead: Our Energy Future in 20 Years
Joshua Kelley, 22 min.
The 14-year-old director talks to industry professionals about the potential environmental state of the country and St. Louis in 20 years.

Theatre of Pain
Zia Nizami, 33 min.
His back hurts, hes a new grandpa, but Jim Hoffarth still wants to be king of the ring.

Why Do We Still Play Football?
Sean Kim & Michael Melinger, 15 min.
Examining the sport through medical, safety, and cultural lenses, Clayton High School journalists tackle the question of why football is still played.