The Body Politic with American Seams
Regular $17
Member $15
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Gabriel Francis Paz GoodenoughProducer
John Benam, Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough, Dawne LangfordCountry
USARuntime
107 minAccessibility
June 27
THE BODY POLITIC is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. In Baltimore, Brandon Scott, an idealistic young leader with an ambitious plan to stop chronic violence, is elected mayor. Throughout his first year in office, we follow him as he fights powerful political forces to save lives in Baltimore and reveal a pathway toward healing for the nation.
A Q&A follows the screening, moderated by Robert Salyer, Manager of Outreach & Impact, POV
Playing with:
AMERICAN SEAMS
Directors: Carly Jakins, Jared Jakins
Producers: Malone Hansen, Kelyn Ikegami, Carly Jakins, Jared Jakins, Hunter B. Phillips
USA/ 17 Min
AMERICAN SEAMS explores the stories of three women quilters whose lives complement and contrast each other across stunning landscapes in rural Colorado, Utah, and the Navajo Nation of New Mexico.
Program Presented in Partnership with
Part of the 2025 Prudential North to Shore Festival
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