Live Action
Saturday, February 17, 2 pm
See the Oscar-nominated short films prior to the 2018 Academy Awards.
The Nominees Are…
.
.
.
.
.
.
DeKalb Elementary
Inspired by an actual 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Eleven O’Clock
The delusional patient of a psychiatrist believes he is actually the psychiatrist. As they each attempt to treat each other the session gets out of control.
My Nephew Emmett
At 2:30 am on August 28, 1955 in the most racially divided state in the country, 64 year-old Mose Wright tries to protect his 14 year-old nephew Emmett Till from two racist killers out for blood. Based on the true story of the 1955 murder of Emmett Louis Till.
The Silent Child
Set in rural England and inspired by real life events. The Silent Child centres around a profoundly deaf four year old girl named Libby who is born into a middle class family and lives in a world of silence until a caring social worker teaches her the gift of communication.
Watu Wote / All of Us
For almost a decade Kenya has been targeted by terrorist attacks of the Al-Shabaab. Especially the border region between Kenya and Somalia is considered highly dangerous. An atmosphere of anxiety and mistrust between Muslims and Christians is growing. Until in December 2015, Muslim bus passengers showed that solidarity can prevail.
_________
Oscar Short Films Series Guide
_________
Tickets: $8
$20 series pass valid for admssion to all three Oscar Nominated Shorts
All ticketing fees are included in the list price
______
SEE ALL THREE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILM CATEGORIES!
Documentary: Friday, February 16, 7 pm
Animation: Saturday, February 17, 7 pm