Leaving Still
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Featuring: Katie Thompson
Youth Filmmakers: Katy Thompson, Tate Law, Jessica Shurtleff
Adult Mentors: Spencer Arntsen, Matt Bradley
Katie is a tall beautiful young woman who is also a track star at her local high school. She seems poised to claim success. But underneath it all, this soft spoken 18 uear-old has struggled with the secrets of her polygamous father's life and its isolating effects on her and the rest of her family. This story is a story in which, through her own words, Katie discovers what it mans to live a life of her own.
"Leaving Still" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.
Youth Filmmakers: Katy Thompson, Tate Law, Jessica Shurtleff
Adult Mentors: Spencer Arntsen, Matt Bradley
Katie is a tall beautiful young woman who is also a track star at her local high school. She seems poised to claim success. But underneath it all, this soft spoken 18 uear-old has struggled with the secrets of her polygamous father's life and its isolating effects on her and the rest of her family. This story is a story in which, through her own words, Katie discovers what it mans to live a life of her own.
"Leaving Still" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.
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- Family, Polygamy, Track, Salt Lake City, 3 more
