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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    A Night at the Garden

    S2020 Ep8 |
    In 1939, Americans rallied in Madison Square Garden to celebrate the rise of Nazism.
  • The History of White People in America: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The History of White People in America

    S2020 Ep7 |
    This film examines how skin color has come to define race in our country.
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    Celestia Morgan

    S2020 Ep6 |
    Birmingham based conceptual photographer uses image to exercise and amplify her voice.
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    Preston's Gone

    S2020 Ep5 |
    A veteran with mental illness is killed by police after requesting medical transport.
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    To Infinity

    S2020 Ep4 |
    A dying father helps his young daughter carry an imaginary mission into space.
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    In This Family

    S2020 Ep3 |
    Ten years after being outed by his teacher, a gay man revisits his family's reactions.
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    Joyride

    S2020 Ep2 |
    Teen Latina sisters break their grandmother out of assisted living for one last joyride.
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    Maria

    S2020 Ep1 |
    A young woman is pushed to the edge when she returns home to care for her suicidal father.

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.