In this compelling block of short documentaries, vulnerable filmmakers pursue personal and political history to reveal what it means to leave a legacy. A filmmaker delves into the forgotten history of the Chinese in Cuba through its last descendants (BARRIO CHINO HAVANA). An Iranian woman’s resistance takes the form of documenting street protests from behind windows (MEMORIES OF A WINDOW). A dark preservation lab shows an international student diligently archiving union newspapers (DAILY WORKER). A mothers still waiting for her son vanished as one of many forced disappearance of Sri Lankan Tamils (A FLOWER FALLING BACK INTO THE EARTH). A former USC student reclaims justice and healing in the aftermath of assault (UNFOLDING). A Taiwanese American baker living her dream baking cookies in Paris (COOKIE, LOVE). Together, these stories uncover and archive hidden truths. - Alishba Javaid, Short Film Programmer

*this film block is eligible to be redeemed as part of a 5-ticket package.

Learn more about each film: https://www.aaafilmfest.org/short-film-schedule