2018 Margaret Mead Film Festival

In this special showcase we present four exciting ethnographic documentaries by emerging filmmakers.

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Con o Sin Papeles
Aria Zapata
2018 | 20 min | USA
The reality of the migrant workforce comes to light through the stories of its workers and the eyes of a labor rights activist.

Landfall
Stephanie Schiavenato
2018 | 8 min | USA
Explore the lingering traumatic effects of family separation at the U.S. border through the story of a mother and son who migrated from Colombia.

Swim Lesson
Melissa Lefkowitz
2018 | 8 min | USA
Director in Attendance
What does it feel like to learn something new as an adult? Follow a novice swimmer over the course of one swim lesson.

Walking Backwards into the Future
Anna Weinreich
2018 | 12 min | USA | USA, Kingdom of Tonga
An ancient design reimaged by Tongan artist Benjamin Work is projected into contemporary NYC and becomes part of a neighborhood’s vibrant landscape of street art.