The Big Picture
SLIFF Documentaries
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Documentary, PG
The untold story of a state-of-the-art cinema quietly forgotten in the center of Bristol, a vibrant UK city known for its countercultural spirit. Once a cutting-edge IMAX theatre, the building was abandoned for over a decade - until a collective of cinephiles reclaimed it.
Blending DIY ingenuity with punk ethos, they’ve transformed a forgotten relic into the beating heart of a grassroots cinema movement - reviving not just a building, but a shared vision of what cinema can be.
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Her Fight, His Name
Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, spends years seeking justice over the death of her son. At home, surrounded by photos of lost loved ones, she draws strength from cherished memories to keep fighting.
Filmed over six years, this documentary marks the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s death.
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A City That Cares
A legal educator reflects on her work as an activist along the US-Mexico border, a journey that guides her and her students to a compassionate Texas community where generosity and empathy are deeply intertwined.
