Àkòdì presents: Fighting for Family + Q&A

Prepare for an intense exploration of what it takes to hold loved ones close in FIGHTING FOR FAMILY, a showcase of short films that confronts the painful yet transformative moments when families suffer heartbreak, are pushed to their limits, and navigate life’s most harrowing trials. APPRECIATION An African Pentecostal pastor navigates her return to church after a life-changing event. BLUE CORRIDOR 15 Faultlines emerge as tensions arise in a teenage friendship close to sisterhood. MUNA A Somali teen must navigate a confusing mourning period for a family member she never met. SAVING ART A father battles with guilt as he comforts his cancer-diagnosed son with hopeful lies. WINGS A young boy retraces familiar steps after discovering an injured bird on his doorstep. WITH WOMAN A midwife upholds the tradition of home-birthing despite legal challenges, to fight the high maternal mortality rate among Black women. Six stories bound by love, grief, and hope, FIGHTING FOR FAMILY isn’t an easy viewing—it’s a discovery of our depths of sacrifice, identities, and enduring strength found within family. Stay afterward for Life, Death, and the Lies In Between, a conversation with three of the directors, who will delve into the personal inspirations and emotional journeys behind their films.DramaPT3H12A2024-12-07Àkòdì presents: Fighting for Family + Q&A"Àkòdì presents: Fighting for Family + Q&A"

Showtimes

December 7, 2:30 pm

Rio Cinema