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The Disrupted w/ Dear GeorginaThe Disrupted w/ Dear Georgina

The Disrupted w/ Dear Georgina

October 8-12, 2020

Virtual Screening

The Disrupted

Sarah Colt (Dir), 90 minutes, NY Premiere, USA

What do a farmer in Kansas, a laid-off factory worker in Ohio and an Uber driver in Florida have in common? All three are resourceful, positive thinkers who strive to adapt and thrive despite dehumanizing forces at play in the American economy. As the film’s heroes face these roadblocks with courage, certain ideals remain sacred: family, love, and staying strong in the face of adversity. Lush cinematography galvanizes a sense of place and as the narrative unfolds the intimacy with the characters results in an emotionally rich observational drama. Ultimately, “The Disrupted” reveals a collective American experience of financial challenge, family resilience, and the quest for the purpose and dignity of work.

Festivals: Telluride Mountain Film, Woods Hole


Screening with:

Dear Georgina

Adam Mazo & Ben Pender-Cudlip (Dir), 15 minutes, WNY Premiere, USA

BIFF Audience Award winning filmmakers Adam Mazo & Ben Pender-Cudlip (Dawnland) return to the festival with a moving portrait of a Passamaquoddy elder who tries to sharpen the blurry outlines of her identity.

Watch the filmmaker Q+A here!

  • Video from The Disrupted

    Directed by: Sarah Colt

    Still from The Disrupted

    Still from The Disrupted

    Directed by: Sarah Colt

  • Video from Dear Georgina

    Directed by: Adam Mazo and Ben Pender-Cudlip

    Still from Dear Georgina

    Still from Dear Georgina

    Directed by: Adam Mazo and Ben Pender-Cudlip

October 8-12, 2020

Virtual Screening

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