The Old Young Crow
An Iranian boy befriends an old Japanese woman at a graveyard in Tokyo.
Stud Country
A line dancing event in Los Angeles continues the (very under-documented) 50 year history of queer line dancing in the city.
Golden Age Karate
Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame at 10 years old, Jeff Wall is a teenage karate pro. But that’s not even his greatest achievement. Jeff wanted to pass along his passion for the dojo to a community he felt needed it most — senior citizens.
Drawings for my Grandchildren
After his grandchildren moved away, Chan Jae Lee lost his spark and sat around watching TV. Then his son and his wife teamed up to launch him on a project that would bring him back to life: posting daily drawings on Instagram. His son, Ji Lee, made this vital video about his family’s sweet story.
The Tables
The Tables gives us a look at how two outdoor ping pong tables in the heart of New York City have played a pivotal role in creating community among an unlikely group of people from all walks of life.
Stoop Chat with Jimmy & Shanaya
Designed to reduce loneliness, “Stoop Chat with Jimmy & Shanaya” follows the unlikely friendship of blind Brooklyn poet, “Harmonica Jimmy,” and his younger neighbor, Shanaya, as they forge an uplifting bond based on their love of poetry, music, and the things that make New York, New York.
Do Not Feed The Pigeons
Even in a lonely, revolting and boring place such as a coach station,
a little bit of harmony can always be found…
Stoop Chat with Aleathea & Ariam
A Brooklyn-based artist and a young fashion designer forge an intergenerational friendship through stoop conversations, collage, and a shared belief in the power of creative expression and community connection.
Saturday
Feeling homesick after moving to Los Angeles, a young woman begrudgingly visits her great aunt where she discovers friendship, communal history, and her new city through a fresh lens.
Pacemaker
An animated musical about a lonely widower awaiting a Pacemaker to save his life who gets his real second chance at true love by opening his heart and accepting his grandson’s identity.