PBS Short Film Festival

PBS Short Film Festival showcases powerful stories from independent filmmakers.

Episodes

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    Kapaemahu

    S2021 Ep25 |
    The hidden history of four healing stones on Waikiki Beach, and the transgender spirits.
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    Legacy

    S2017 Ep24 |
    Nikki Lowe’s journey of being a mother, daughter, sister, and Native warrior.
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    Lockbox

    S2017 Ep23 |
    A young girl receives a mysterious gift that will unravel secrets from the past.
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    Periphery

    S2017 Ep22 |
    A woman gets a new lease on life when she meets someone less fortunate.
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    Finding America:The Fresh Prince of Anacostia

    S2017 Ep21 |
    Kymone Freeman keeps his D.C. neighbors strong by helping them tell their stories.
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    Little Man

    S2017 Ep20 |
    An animated spoken-word piece that tells Steven Rodriguez’s experiences.
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    Our Nation

    S2017 Ep19 |
    An African-American boy in Norfolk, VA in 1915 confronts racism in The Birth of a Nation.
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    The Collinwood Fire

    S2017 Ep18 |
    A news reporter and a filmmaker turn a 1908 elementary school fire into a media sensation.
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    Rogue Taxidermy Artist Sarina Brewer

    S2017 Ep17 |
    From goats with fishtails to cats with wings, Sarina Brewer celebrates animals in her art.

About PBS Short Film Festival

Now entering its 10th year, the PBS Short Film Festival is a celebration of independent films and filmmaking. Join us in exploring an incredible selection of 25 captivating films about identity, society, culture, family, race, and humanity in this annual showcase of powerful and unexpected stories.